A belle of the fifties; memoirs of Mrs. Clay of Alabama, covering social and political life in Washington and the South, 1853-66,
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Old plantation days; being recollections of southern life before the civil war,
Plantation life in South Carolina before and during the Civil War. Also available in digital form.
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The journal of a grandfather.
Dedication signed: W. E. H. Gramp. Served in the Civil War in the 1st Texas Artillery and as colonel of the 16th Confederate States Cavalry. Also available in digital form.
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A belle of the fifties; memoirs of Mrs. Clay, of Alabama,
Also available in digital form.
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Scraps of paper,
Letters, diaries, and other personal documents written during the civil war and the world war, by relatives of the editor.
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Historic Media Pre-2022: Lao Traditional Textile Fashion
Collection of historic photos from previous Lunar New Years (1985-2021) focused on the themes of fashion and textiles. Features costumes worn in religious ceremonies and by street performers.
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Historic Media Pre-2022: Louisiana Lao New Year Parades
Collection of historic photos and videos from previous Lunar New Years (1985-2021) focused on the theme of parades.
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Documenting Tenth Street Historic Freedmen's Town District and The Bottom District in Dallas, Texas photos
Provides a snapshot of the Tenth Street Historic Freedmen's Town District and The Bottom in Dallas, Texas, as they appeared in August 2023. Through photos, this documentation captures the remaining structures, streetscapes, and landmarks, showcasing the resilience of these historic neighborhoods amid challenges like development pressures, city-led demolitions under the 3000-square-foot rule, disinvestment, redlining, gentrification, and fires. This visual record preserves the community’s legacy, helping present and future generations understand the neighborhood’s enduring presence and spirit despite the odds, while underscoring the importance of continued preservation efforts.
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Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove, Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
A plaque installed at the Lola B. Walker Community Center at 218 Florida Ave, Coral Gables, listing the names of the pioneer families who settled in Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead.
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Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove, Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
The Mariah Brown House, constructed in 1890, at 3298 Charles Avenue (Evangelist Street) in Coconut Grove, Miami. The light blue building, partially visible at the left of the photo, is the Colored Library (Odd Fellows Hall) constructed in 1896.
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Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove, Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
The Mariah Brown House, constructed in 1890, at 3298 Charles Avenue (Evangelist Street) in Coconut Grove, Miami.
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Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove, Golden Gate and the MacFarlane Homestead Historic District
Plaques installed in the Coconut Grove Walk and Wall of Fame commemorate local leaders and historic figures at 3255 Plaza Street in Miami's Coconut Grove.
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