https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/36745/archive/files/46f7859b4b1e2c89097a2c05e6b34941.JPG?Expires=1777507200&Signature=eYY4fnCyV8cjH1MGzk4P9%7EZ1tKuIe20D7ifKQ16ME3ca9ILJSGK0eOM%7EVW7%7EqP3uidjX8yTSEnoRsb5AFegqwJ2hewtNtUUFhwhd4pZb5yVbwEkTyJXB05UGhVPhN4xqHWUpRQru6CKxLC2y1WSoJ-QaPQ8PKuWpNpEmjLzpsp7-Eb0bK9xJwfzDSWqLo5J9B2G2gbHX2dax2CFVCGh86ONWXEwpmmFMnJOrMpd2fMaIwj%7EazI5n7wZo8PiMm8XgHCcAccxoyHcqHJuFKdLrbkZem1jPP3WLAc1IMIMfAI1EEdWDgEok6SdZnScvjfgEeXnWWmr4OIFE-EnWmd8vWw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 93b37bdba33326187dc379961802cd0e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Politics Subject The topic of the resource Politics Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses the political aspect of African American life in the Shoals. It features documents, biographies, photographs, and oral histories related to African American political involvement. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Mass Meeting and Barbecue at Florence" Subject The topic of the resource Politics Description An account of the resource An August 26, 1868 Florence, AL Literary Index newspaper announcement by the Democratic Party of Lauderdale of an upcoming mass meeting and barbecue to be held Tuesday, September 1, 1868, at which several notable speakers would be present, including future AL governor Robert B. Lindsay (father of noted children's educator Miss Maud Lindsay) Nathan Bedford Forrest, Gen. George S. Houston, Gen. Albert Pike, etc.. The ad also notes that "Ample accommodation will be provided for all the Colored people who may attend." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Literary Index Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868--08-26 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lee Freeman Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Images are available for educational and research purposes. This image may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the copyright holder. It is the responsibility of the interested party to identify the copyright holder and receive permission. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image