Greetings From Alabama A Pictorial History In Vintage Postcards

Author : Wade Hall
Publisher : NewSouth Books
ISBN 13 : 1588383202
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Alabama: A Pictorial History in Vintage Postcards written by Wade Hall and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although he was a native of Bullock County, Alabama, Wade Hall -- teacher, writer, poet, critic, interviewer, folklorist, and documentarian -- spent most of his fifty-year career in Kentucky. But he was never emotionally far from his home as evidenced by his passion for collecting vintage Alabama postcards. In his lifetime he amassed 10,000, which he then graciously gave to the University of Alabama Libraries and Troy University in a large joint bequest that also included rare books, quilts, folk art, letters and more. These postcards date from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century and offer a fascinating and diverse picture of the state. The meaning of postcards that could be purchased as a travel souvenir is largely forgotten today when cameras are commonplace. But the value of Hall's stunning collection cannot be missed. The some 400 cards featured in Greetings from Alabama are revealing of scenes familiar and rare. From Birmingham's Vulcan to Mobile's Bellingrath Gardens, from Enterprise's boll weevil monument to Huntsville's rockets, from Helen Keller's home to William Rufus King's resting place, the scenes offer captivating glimpses of Alabama history.

Author : Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1665503394
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Alabama: a Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories written by Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing Alabama: A Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories chronicles a brief history of the state, famous personages associated with Alabama, a discussion of state firsts, unique occurrences, antiquated laws and other fascinating topics.

Author : Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738515953
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Eufaula and Barbour County in Vintage Postcards written by Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boasting one of the largest historic districts in the state of Alabama, Eufaula attracts thousand of visitors each year to tour its homes, many of which are highlighted in this engaging volume. Eufaula and Barbour County in Vintage Postcards includes not only these striking architectural treasures, but images of local businesses, railroad depots, and political campaigns as well. Longtime residents of the community and those who come to tour its charming streets will delight in this entertaining glimpse into the past.

Author : Jim Ridings
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692517925
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Joliet written by Jim Ridings and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover, full-color commemorative volume of approximately 250 vintage postcards from Joliet, Illinois

Author : Troup County Historical Society
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439629277
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Troup County in Vintage Postcards written by Troup County Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2002-09-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troup County in Vintage Postcards traces a major period of growth and development for this Georgia community, from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Snapshot glimpses of history preserved on postcards reveal the second courthouse, which burned in 1936; the textile mills that opened at a rapid pace as the county entered the era of the "New South;" the early days of LaGrange Female College, which became co-ed in 1954; Southern Female College, which closed in 1919; Ferrell Gardens, which began in 1832 and is now a landmark in the county; as well as scenes of schools, churches, homes, farms, and businesses.

Author : Dan Austin
Publisher : Painted Turtle
ISBN 13 : 9780814344118
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Detroit written by Dan Austin and published by Painted Turtle. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of Detroit through postcards.

Author : Nelson Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439629900
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards written by Nelson Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1800, James Simpson, a Botetourt County landowner, purchased 31 acres of land for $100 and dedicated half of the purchase to plotting a new town. The Town of Salem was officially established when Simpson recorded his ownership at Fincastle Courthouse in October 1802, and it later became the government seat when Roanoke County was carved from Botetourt County in 1838. Today, Salem is an independent city, boasting a rich tradition of educational, commercial, and residential success. Roanoke County, like Salem, has emerged from its agrarian past to become a suburban county that embraces the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as the strength and success of corporate centers and residential communities.

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Publisher : Wycounty Historical Society
ISBN 13 : 9780975964804
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Wythe County, Virginia written by and published by Wycounty Historical Society. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : W. Hugh Harkey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Greetings from Charlotte written by W. Hugh Harkey and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Roger L. Welsch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tall-tale Postcards written by Roger L. Welsch and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: