The undersigned, appointed by the dean of theGraduate School, have examined the dissertationentitled“STRANGER FRUIT”: THE LYNCHING OF BLACK WOMEN,THE CASES OF ROSA JEFFERSON AND MARIE SCOTTpresented by Maria DeLongoria,a candidate for the degree of doctor of philosophy,and herby certify that, in their opinion, it is worthyof acceptance.Professor Robert E. Weems, Jr.Professor Julius E. ThompsonProfessor John BullionProfessor LeeAnn WhitesProfessor Sw. Anand Prahlad