Brown, Patricia L. "Life's Thread Stitched into Quilts: An African-American Art Form is Revived. Life's Thread Stitched into A Quilt". New York Times (1923-), 1996, pp. C1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times.[1]
This article written by Patricia Brown for the New York Times talks about the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid, as well as background information on Viola Canady. It includes quotes and exact words stated by Canady. I plan on adding and using this information to the section of Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid, biography, and the lead section.
This article gives contextual information on Canady's experiences and career. It gives important information on what Canady did as a quilt maker as well as her lasting impact on African American quiltmakers. I plan on adding this information to sections such as career, Daughters of Dorcas and Sons Quilting Guild, and possibly to another section.
Miller, Lori. "Intricate Inspiration: Sumner Welcomes Wall Hanging". The Washington Post (1974-), 1991, pp. DC8. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post.[3]
This article written by Lori Miller for The Washington Post, it talks about when Canady created a wall hanging depicting the Charles Summer School Museum and the importance of that hanging that she created. It gives detail on how she made the hanging. I plan on using this information to add to her personal works section, possibly in career or early life section as well. I will also add information to the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid.
Milloy, Courtland. "Warm Wishes Not Enough". The Washington Post (1974-), 1997, pp. B1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post.[4]
This article written by Courtland Milloy for The Washington Post, the article talks about how several D.C. public schools were getting shut down for boiler repairs and mentions that the caring spirits of Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid could be applied to the students situations. I plan on adding this mentioning of Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid to the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons of Quilting Guid section of the article.
Thomas, Griselda D. Spirituality, Transmigration and Transformation in Octavia Butler's Kindred, Phyllis Alesia Perry's Stigmata and Alice Walker's The Temple of My Familiar, Temple University, United States. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2008.[5]
In this dissertation written by Griselda D. Thomas, it refers to a book that specifically talks about the story of Viola Canady and how she learned to quilt. I plan on using the brief information that is pulled from the book and adding it to the sections of early life or biography.
This article gives a brief overview of who and what Viola Canady did. It includes the names of some of her artistic works as well as specific information on the Daughters of Dorcas and Sons Quilting Guild.
^Brown, Patricia L. "Life's Thread Stitched into Quilts: An African-American Art Form is Revived. Life's Thread Stitched into A Quilt". New York Times (1923-), 1996, pp. C1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times.
^Miller, Lori. "Intricate Inspiration: Sumner Welcomes Wall Hanging". The Washington Post (1974-), 1991, pp. DC8. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post.
^Milloy, Courtland. "Warm Wishes Not Enough". The Washington Post (1974-), 1997, pp. B1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post.
^Thomas, Griselda D. Spirituality, Transmigration and Transformation in Octavia Butler's Kindred, Phyllis Alesia Perry's Stigmata and Alice Walker's the Temple of My Familiar, 2008, Temple University, United States.
