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--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <cyd13cyd@...> wrote:
> >
> Hi Cat and Every one
>
> I saw this book on amazon its called Secret Doctors: Ethnomedicine
of
> > African Americans By Wonda L. Fontenot It looks very interesting
> it says in the description that its about the Ethnomedical ...

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Quimbisero" <quimbisa@...> wrote:
> >
> --- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "hoodoodoctor3" <jeffnlynn@>
wrote:
> >
> > What I
> > recommend when trying to research any aspect of black life is to
> > look at the Kongo first. When you do not find a clear-cut ...

(And you, Jeff, are one of the folks whose high level of knowldge
keeps this discourse interesting to me and to us all. I am very
grateful for your participation in what might otherwise be more of
a "spell of the week club," if you know what i mean. --cat)

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Thanks, Cat!

Jeff

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Quimbisero" <quimbisa@...> wrote:
> >
> And my point has never been to suggest that the Kongo were the only
> African people in North America, nor even at all times or all places
> the dominant one. That being said, over the longue dure it seems
> evident that they ...

Hello, all --

I tried to post a pretty lengthy response, but I am not sure that it
went through. Thus, let me summarize it just in case. I agree that
at least for the Lower South, West Central Africa is the first place
one should look to find the origins of various aspects of hoodoo and
African ...

Eoghan,

I agree with you that the databases being used these days are
altering the picture of African ethnicities in the Americas. There
are gaps in them, but I think they are accurate enough to make
pretty good judgements on African ethnicities. The reason I keep
bringing up the fact that ...

> > Jeff...Please could you tell why you came to these conclusions? I am also
> > interested in knowing the resources you are founding your statements on. I too
> > have an interest in that area of study in the Virginia and North Carolina
> > areas and this is a subject I would like to know ...

Lee,

I am basing my thoughts on the Virginia slave population, which was
heavily drawn from the Bight of Biafra area. Most of the
scholarship I've seen argues that many or even most of the Biafrans
were Igbo or closely-related peoples. North Carolina, on the other
hand, is somewhat unique. It ...

"tweetybird448" --

I heard that there was a relative of Dr. Buzzard considering taking up
the practice after "Buzzy" Gregory died, who, so I understand, was
Stephaney Robinson's immediate successor. I never did hear whether he
had or not, but I suppose he must have.

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "hoodoodoctor3" <jeffnlynn@...>
wrote:
> >
> <anklebells800cows@> wrote:
> >
> > Cat,
> >
> > I was just looking at your complete inventory and noticed the
book,
> > > Conjure in African American Society by Jeffrey E. Anderson. Was or
> > is this man a student ...

<anklebells800cows@...> wrote:
> >
> Cat,
>
> I was just looking at your complete inventory and noticed the book,
> Conjure in African American Society by Jeffrey E. Anderson. Was or
> is this man a student of yours?
>
> Carla
>
> (Yes,, Jeff has taken this course -- and he occasionally reads and ...

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, Johnalynn Jackson <jmjack9584@y...>
wrote:


> > Hi are you from Baton Rouge, La ?

Actually, no. Right now I'm living in Cochran, Georgia, but I grew up
in Fayette, Alabama. Georgia, though, as Cat has mentioned, is a good
place to research hoodoo. In fact ...

--- "geminirisingangelsfalling" <cocodiva1@h...> wrote:
> >
> "hoodoodoctor3" <jeffnlynn@e...> wrote:
> >
> > I just wanted to let you all know that my book, Conjure in
> > African American Society, finally officially came out last month.

>
> Congrats! I attend LSU and have it checked out from ...

I'm glad you enjoyed the panel and hope that you do indeed enjoy the
book!

Jeff

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Quimbisero" <quimbisa@i...> wrote:
>
> The faces I never forget. That was one of the more memorable panels
I have attended at AFS.
> I enjoyed it immensely. I didn't realize you ...

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Quimbisero" <quimbisa@i...> wrote:
> >
> I look forward to reading it. Jeff, did we meet at AFS at one
point? Your photo on the LSU site
> > looks familiar.
>
> Eoghan
>
We did. It was in 2003, I think.

I just wanted to let you all know that my book, Conjure in African
American Society, finally officially came out last month. Many thanks
to those who showed interest and/or offered encouragement!

(Yes! You can order it directly from Jeff, and we are carrying signed copies in the shop as well. See ...

Dear all,

Anybody who might be interested in preordering a copy of Conjure in
African American Society from LSU can do so by calling 800-861-3477
to place an order using a VISA or MasterCard. You can also go to
the LSU press website at www.lsu.edu/lsupress and print out an order
form. The form ...

> If you're taking down names, add mine to the list! It looks like it
> will be a great contribution.
> Thanks, Karen

Dear Karen,

I've got it down!

Sincerely,
Jeff Anderson

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, "Lauren Jackson" <lucifera@l...>
wrote:
> > "hoodoodoctor3" <jeffnlynn@e...> wrote:
>
> > Dear cat and others who might be interested,
>
> > Also, I'll check into who
> > you need to speak to to pre-order the book. I'm not sure
> > offhand who that would be ...

--- In hrcourse@yahoogroups.com, Laura Gail <peacock.wear@v...> wrote:

> > Another thing which can help is posting reviews on amazon, and
saying if other reviews of the book were positive. My understanding
is that some publishers pay attention to this stuff.
> >
> laura gail
>
> (That's ...

Dear cat and others who might be interested,

Cat, due to all of your help, I am planning to send you a copy as soon
as they book comes out. As for people who might want to order signed
copies, I think I'll be able to handle that. Also, I'll check into who
you need to speak to to pre-order the ...

"Lauren Jackson" <lucifera@l...> wrote:

> > Conjure In African American Society by Jefferey E. Anderson? Anyone
> know anything about this book? It's not due to be published til
> December 1, 2005. I'm really curious about it. It can be found
> here:
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail ...

I got a copy in the mail from the producer because she interviewed
me for the documentary and asked me a few questions for the
narrative part. I am not sure the proper way to order, but I will
send the producer an e-mail momentarily to ask.

Also, the person who mentioned working on it earlier ...

Dear all,

Just to let you know, there is a new DVD out on hoodoo called The
Root Doctor. It was produced by Emily Edwards collaborating with
Piedmont Community College and the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro. I haven't watched it all yet, but what I did see was
interesting. It is ...