The Negroes Of Columbia, Missouri : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161925814 : 1161925813 : 22 May 2010 : ""The Negroes of Columbia, Missouri: A Concrete Study of the Race Problem"" is a book written by William Wilson Elwang and published in 1904. The book is an in-depth exploration of the experiences and conditions of African Americans living in Columbia, Missouri at the turn of the 20th century. Elwang provides a comprehensive analysis of the social, economic, and political factors that shaped the lives of black residents in the city. He also examines the impact of segregation, discrimination, and racism on the black community, and offers insights into the ways in which they coped with these challenges. The book is based on extensive research and firsthand accounts, including interviews with black residents and observations of their daily lives. ""The Negroes of Columbia, Missouri"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the realities of race relations in the early 1900s