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"Bessie Foster Weds"
This is a newspaper clipping about the marriage of Bessie Foster to Anthony H. Giles of Chicago, IL. Florence historian Lee Freeman notes: "This marriage was Bessie's 3rd and ended in an eventual separation."
"City remembers Reynolds as a leader"
This is an online newspaper article about Welton Reynolds, the first African American elected to public office in Lauderdale County.
"Cleveland's Creole Cookery"
This is an article from the February, 1983 edition of Black Enterprise magazine, featuring an article about Bob Goldston.
"Death of Aged Colored Woman"
This is a newspaper account about the passing of Julia Patterson, mother of Reuben Patterson.
"Doctor is Honored."
A July 23, 1961 Florence Times photo of Dr. Leonard Jerry Hicks being presented with a letter of commendation from Gov. John Patterson, a Certificate of Appreciation from Pres. John F. Kennedy and the National Director of Selective Service, and a…
"Felton and Attorney" Bruce Boynton
This is a newspaper photo of Marvin Felton, who been accused of murder in Sheffield, and his attorney Bruce Boynton. Boynton was a civil rights lawyer who, as a student in 1960, was arrested for trespassing in a Virginia bus terminal restaurant that…
"Floyd Gets Training Position"
This is a newspaper article about James Floyd, who was promoted to director of testing, guidance, and training for the Florence City Schools.
"G.O.P. Lines Up Rival Slates, Picks Negro"
This is a newspaper article from 1964, in which Bob Carl Bailey nominated John K. Christmas to the Madison County Republican committee. Both Bailey and Christmas were black police officers who had recently been fired by the city of Huntsville for…
"Jimmar Takes Director Post With AEA"
This is a newspaper article about Emmitt Jimmar and his appointment to the Alabama Education Association.
"Let's get to the heart of the matter"
This is a newspaper photo of Wayman Webster and a 96-pound watermelon.
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