Greetings From Alabama A Pictorial History In Vintage Postcards

Author : Wade Hall
Publisher : NewSouth Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781588383204

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Greetings from Alabama: A Pictorial History in Vintage Postcards by Wade Hall Pdf

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
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781665503396

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Amazing Alabama: a Potpourri of Fascinating Facts, Tall Tales and Storied Stories by Joseph W. Lewis Jr. M.D. Pdf

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 : Dan Austin
Publisher : Painted Turtle
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
ISBN : 0814344119

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Greetings from Detroit by Dan Austin Pdf

A pictorial history of Detroit through postcards.

Author : Jim Ridings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692517928

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Greetings from Joliet by Jim Ridings Pdf

Hardcover, full-color commemorative volume of approximately 250 vintage postcards from Joliet, Illinois

Author : Roger L. Welsch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : IND:39000005881011

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Tall-tale Postcards by Roger L. Welsch Pdf

Author : J.D. Weeks
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781439610411

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Birmingham in Vintage Postcards by J.D. Weeks Pdf

At the start of the 20th century, Birmingham was one of the fastest growing cities in the South, sometimes referred to as the "Magic City." It began as a town located at the intersection of two railroads and then quickly expanded and took in neighboring communities. Around this time, photographers traveled around the United States taking photographs of towns and cities and turning the photographs into postcards. The postcards collected here show historic Birmingham's downtown, hospitals, parks, communities, schools, hotels, and industries. These images serve as a record of everyday life in this bustling Southern city.

Author : Otto C. Lightner,Pearl Ann Reeder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Collectors and collecting
ISBN : IOWA:31858045960055

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Hobbies by Otto C. Lightner,Pearl Ann Reeder Pdf

Author : Patrick Butler
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614238706

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Hidden History of Ravenswood and Lake View by Patrick Butler Pdf

It's easy to get caught up in the hidden history of Ravenswood and Lake View, like the Harm's Park picnic that lasted fifty-four years or the political gimmickry of the "Cowboy Mayor" of Chicago. Who can resist a double take over folk like the "Father of Ravenswood," who kept Chicago from falling to the Confederacy, or the "North Side's Benedict Arnold," who was sent to the electric chair during World War II? If you want to visit the days when the Cubs were the Spuds or debate whether Ravenswood is an actual neighborhood or just a state of mind, do it with longtime North Side journalist Patrick Butler in this curio shop of forgotten people and places.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3310 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015054057792

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Subject Guide to Books in Print by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : American literature
ISBN : UOM:39015066043160

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American Book Publishing Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1298 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
ISBN : MINN:319510007132568

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Antiquarian Bookman by Anonim Pdf

Author : Susan Hoffer McMillan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738552704

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Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand by Susan Hoffer McMillan Pdf

The once-quiet towns of the Grand Strand are being replaced by mega-structures for accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Images in this volume span the 20th century, chronicling the evolution of a resort once touted as "the world's greatest playground." Featured are the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion, beach hotel expansions, and freshwater estuaries overshadowed by development.

Author : Benjamin H. Penniston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Postcards
ISBN : 1574325892

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The Golden Age of Postcards by Benjamin H. Penniston Pdf

These postcard images from the early twentieth century will astound you. Over 780 postcards are reproduced in full color, and the artists, publishers, and printers are provided when information is known. The coverage includes comic, holiday, fantasy, view, and photo postcards. The great publishers and artists of this bygone era will amaze you with the breadth of their coverage and fabulous graphics. Be prepared to view the works of these incredible artisans: Julius Bien, Ellen Hattie Clapsaddle, Frances Brundage, Walter Wellman, Gene Carr, Frederick Burr Opper, Richard Felton Outcault, and countless others. This book provides an eclectic array of postcards to introduce the viewer to the fantastic variety available and to elicit additional adherents to the joy of collecting and the satisfaction of organizing postcards for display in albums or framing a set. 2008 values.

Author : Katherine Henninger
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780807831120

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Ordering the Facade by Katherine Henninger Pdf

Proposing a new way to map intersections of photography and American literature, Katherine Henninger demonstrates the importance of pinpointing specific cultural and subcultural history. "Ordering the Facade" traces the visual and literary cultures of sou

Author : Frances Osborn Robb
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780817318789

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Shot in Alabama by Frances Osborn Robb Pdf

A sumptuously illustrated history of photography as practiced in the state from 1839 to 1941 offering a unique account of the birth and development of a significant documentary and artistic medium