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Old Uncle Henry Beckwith
Part of the Thursday, June 7, 1900 "Rhodesville Items" column in the Florence Herald by the correspondent "Abraham," noting that respected Rhodesville African-American resident. "Uncle" Henry Beckwith was mentally ill, believing he was a prisoner of…
Henry Barnett the Oakland (in Lauderdale County) Weather Prophet
An excerpt from "Oakland Notes" by the correspondent "Oakland" writing the news and gossip of that community in SW Lauderdale County to the Florence Herald of July 6, 1899, and pitting local African-American, weather prognosticator and "long distance…
A Series of Newspaper Articles and Other Documents on Florence Physician Dr. Leonard Jerry Hicks, MD (1899-1973).
Dr. Hicks located in Florence in June of 1933. He was one of six African-American MDs in Florence between 1890 and 1940.
In June of 1953 Hicks became the first African-American physician elected to the Lauderdale County Medical Society (by a…
Death Records of Florence Painter Aleck Foster and Wife Callie Handy
The February 24, 1905 Florence Times death of notice of Florence painter Aleck Foster and December 12, 1912 Alabama death certificate of his wife Callie Handy Foster.
Alexander "Aleck" Foster (ca. 1850-1905), referred to as "one of the landmarks…
Calendar photo and bio for Samuel L. Brewer
This is a calendar photo and biography of Samuel L. Brewer, member of the Alabama A&M Athletic Hall of Fame.
"Prominent businessman Bob Goldston dies"
This is an article about the life of Bob Goldston, who passed away in 2007.
"A Negro who Fled to Florence to Make Fortune, Succumbs"
This is a newspaper article about John C. Claybrook, who grew up in Florence but fled at an early age.
Letter from Bob Carl Bailey
This is a letter written by Bob Carl Bailey announcing his resignation from board appointments and organizations because he accepted a job with Governor Fob James.
Achievement Certificate for Bobby Goldston
Award given to Bobby Goldston and Family Ford Sales INC for outstanding business achievement. Award given by Black Enterprise Magazine
Achievement Certificate for Bobby Goldston
Award given to Bobby Goldston and Family Ford Sales INC for outstanding business achievement. Award given by Black Enterprise Magazine
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