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"Beginning Efforts Toward Education In Florence,
1963-1964"
This is a transcribed account of Florence's schools in the mid 1960s, excerpted to include the sections on African American schools.
Handy Heights before and after urban renewal
This photograph shows the before and after pictures of West Florence, looking west down Beale Street. An urban renewal project cleared many of the houses and added a subdivision, public housing, a school, and recreation center to West Florence.
Sam Pendleton, Jr. biography
This is a brief biography of Sam Pendleton, a longtime NAACP member and Florence City Councilman.
"Life in Sheffield, Ala.: A Black's Olds, A White's Sax And A New Harmony"
This is a transcription of a New York Times article about Willie Ruff and his friendship with Jimmie Kirsch.
Eastside Reunion 2011
This collection features excerpts from a booklet prepared for the 2011 Eastside Reunion.
Advertisement for Thompson and Son Funeral Home
This is a newspaper advertisement for Thompson and Son Funeral Home, with photographs of the staff.
"'Sergeant' Bridges"
This is a TimesDaily article about Ethel Bridges, a longtime nurse from Florence.
"Lasting Memorial: Alexander's grave finally has a marker"
This is a TimesDaily newspaper article about Arthur Alexander, his music career, and the effort to place a marker on his grave site.
Oral History: Patshenia Cole
Patshenia Cole shares her experience growing up in Killen as the daughter of Georgia Cole, one of the first African Americans to teach at an all-white school.
Oral History: Kaytrina Simmons
Kaytrina Simmons gives an oral history of her bid for District 1 Florence city councilwoman.
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