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Full-Text Articles in United States History
Henry Beard Delany And Emma Beard Delaney, Brien Laing
Henry Beard Delany And Emma Beard Delaney, Brien Laing
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Henry Beard Delany and Emma Beard Delaney were two African-Americans who rose from the obscurity of an enslaved family to achieve distinguished success in their individual lives. A period of time does not portray a history. To achieve that, one needs ideas, theories, and assumptions. There must be a concept with a structure systematically laid out, which reaches points of view leading to firm conclusions that allow the recording of this history of two dynamic African-Americans. This study is an examination of two remarkable lives. Theirs is a story of dignified control over their destinies, displaying only rare flinching from …
Our Story: A True Historical Account Of The Drew & Fairbanks Families Of Florida Through The Life Story Of A Great-Grandson, Horace Rainford Drew Jr.
Our Story: A True Historical Account Of The Drew & Fairbanks Families Of Florida Through The Life Story Of A Great-Grandson, Horace Rainford Drew Jr.
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The author, a fourth generation Floridian, documents the saga of the Drew and Fairbanks families in Florida in the 1920's, 1930's and the World War II era. Although active in law practice and a Lt. Col. of the Army Reserves, his first love is a citrus grove situated in the wilds of Florida. PALMM
A Report On Fort Diego, Palm Valley St. Johns County, Florida, William M. Jones
A Report On Fort Diego, Palm Valley St. Johns County, Florida, William M. Jones
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Fort Diego, an 18th century fortified ranch house located in the Palm Valley Section of St. Johns County, Florida, is featured in histories relative to Northeast Florida. Since, however, the actual site of this fort has not been established, it shall be the purpose of this report to point out the place where it was likely situated. In order to bring this report into proper focus, however, it will be necessary first to discuss the activities of "Diego Espinosa," the builder of the fort; second to describe the attack on this fort by General Oglethorpe in 1740; and, last to …
Jacksonville, Riverport-Seaport, George E. Buker
Jacksonville, Riverport-Seaport, George E. Buker
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Jacksonville Riverport-Seaport. Part of the University of South Carolina's studies in maritime history series. University of South Carolina Press, 1992. PALMM
A Woman From Charleston, B. J. Sessions
A Woman From Charleston, B. J. Sessions
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The life of Arnolta Johnston Williams (Mama Williams). PALMM
New Black Voices, Barbara Hunter Walch
New Black Voices, Barbara Hunter Walch
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The growth and contributions of Sallye Mathis and Mary Singleton in Florida government.
The Jacksonville Downtown Data Book, Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority
The Jacksonville Downtown Data Book, Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority
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The Downtown Data Book is an effort by the DDA (Jacksonville Downtown Development Authority) to provide a downtown information resource outlining many areas of concern to business leaders, developers, public officials, and others interested in downtown Jacksonville. The topics include demographics, retail, office space, housing, transportation, tourism, and the DDA's planning efforts. First Edition. PALMM
St. Johns River Streamboats, Edward A. Mueller
St. Johns River Streamboats, Edward A. Mueller
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This book features the history of steamboats on the St. John's River, events related to steamboats, landings, and the vessels themselves.
Historical Sites In Northeast Florida, William M. Jones
Historical Sites In Northeast Florida, William M. Jones
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Contains: A report on the site of Camp Finegan : a Confederate stronghold, Duval County, Florida. July, 1959 -- A report on the site of San Juan del Puerto : a Spanish mission, Fort George Island, Duval County, Florida. March 23, 1967 -- The site of Twenty Mile Station, St. Johns County, Florida. 5, May 17, 1969 -- Fort Heileman, an Indian War Fort, Middleburg, Clay County, Florida. June 25, 1969 -- A late eighteenth century work camp, St. Johns Bluff, Duval County, Florida. January 2, 1972 -- The source of ballast at a Florida site. Jan. 3, 1973 -- …
The Correspondence Of Will & Ju Stockton 1845-1869, William Tennent Stockton
The Correspondence Of Will & Ju Stockton 1845-1869, William Tennent Stockton
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The letters of Colonel William T. Stockton and his wife Julia Telfair Stockton to each other and a few others between 1845-1869 as transcribed by Herman Ulmer Jr.
Steamboating On The St. Johns : Some Travel Accounts And Various Steamboat Materials, Edward A. Mueller
Steamboating On The St. Johns : Some Travel Accounts And Various Steamboat Materials, Edward A. Mueller
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This book includes travel accounts pertaining to steamboating on the St. John's River. PALMM
"I Shall See No East - No West - No North - No South, But One Great State Of Florida" : The Message Of Governor Haydon Burns To The 1965 Florida Legislature., Haydon Burns
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Governor Haydon Burns address to the 1965 Florida Legislature
Racial And Civil Disorders In St. Augustine; Report Of The Legislative Investigation Committee., Legislative Investigation Committee.
Racial And Civil Disorders In St. Augustine; Report Of The Legislative Investigation Committee., Legislative Investigation Committee.
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A report on Race relations and civil disorders in St. Augustine in February, 1965. PALMM
Florida A Hundred Years Ago, Florida Civil War Centennial Committee, Florida Library And Historical Commission, Samuel Proctor
Florida A Hundred Years Ago, Florida Civil War Centennial Committee, Florida Library And Historical Commission, Samuel Proctor
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Summary: A compilation of month by month accounts of the Civil War in Florida pub. during the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. PALMM
Duval County Medical Society, Hundredth Birthday, 1853-1953, Webster Merritt, Joseph Lowenthal
Duval County Medical Society, Hundredth Birthday, 1853-1953, Webster Merritt, Joseph Lowenthal
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This book is a hundredth year anniversary celebration of the Duval County Medical Society and it's place in Jacksonville history. It offers an overview of its founding and the society's participation in the major events Jacksonville experienced such as the 1854 fire, the Yellow Fever epidemic in the 1850's, the Civil War, Small pox epidemic in the 1880's, Reconstruction, the 1901 Jacksonville Fire, World War I, World War II, and the city's economic expansion. PALMM.
The Story Of Jacksonville, Carita Doggett Corse
The Story Of Jacksonville, Carita Doggett Corse
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Published and distributed by the Woman’s Club, this booklet was purchased by the Electric Department of the City of Jacksonville. The pamphlet discusses the history of Jacksonville and notable places in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas to visit as a tourist. Art Work by Charles Foster. Printed by Riverside Press. Additional physical copy available in the Richard Mette Collection. PALMM
Shrine Of The Water Gods, Carita Doggett Corse
Shrine Of The Water Gods, Carita Doggett Corse
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Maps on inside cover. A booklet describing the history of the Silver Springs and the surrounding area. It briefly touches on the tourism for Silver Springs and the ecosystem. PALMM
The Story Of Jacksonville: Historical Facts, Points Of Interest, Carita Doggett Corse
The Story Of Jacksonville: Historical Facts, Points Of Interest, Carita Doggett Corse
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The historical booklet was authorized and paid for by the City of Jacksonville. The pamphlet discusses the history of Jacksonville and notable places in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas to visit as a tourist. Locations in Jacksonville include Hemming Park, the Public Library at Adams and Ocean Streets, Municipal Electric Light Plant, Chamber of Commerce and the Motor Club. Surrounding area locations include the Florida Ostrich Farm, Jacksonville Beach, Heckscher Drive, Municipal Zoo, Fort George Island, Fernandina, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Penney Farms, St. Augustine, Matanzas Fort and the Spanish Trail. Additional physical copy available in the Richard Mette …
History Of Jacksonville, Florida And Vicinity 1513 To 1924, T. Frederick Davis
History Of Jacksonville, Florida And Vicinity 1513 To 1924, T. Frederick Davis
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Two times there was a wholesale destruction of Jacksonville's official records-in the War Between the States and by the fire of May 3, 1901. The author's effort in this work was to collect all of the available authentic matter for permanent preservation in book form. The record closes as of December 31, 1924. The record is derived from many sources-long forgotten books and pamphlets; old letters and diaries that have been stored away as family memorials of the past; newspapers beginning with the St. Augustine Herald in 1822 (on file at the Congressional Library at Washington) fragmentary for the early …
Book Of Florida : An Illustrated Description Of The Advantages And Opportunities Of The State Of Florida ... With A Biographical Record, D B. Mckay, Ross A. Reeder
Book Of Florida : An Illustrated Description Of The Advantages And Opportunities Of The State Of Florida ... With A Biographical Record, D B. Mckay, Ross A. Reeder
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With a biographical record of those citizens whose endeavor has produced the superb structure--commercial, industrial, agricultural and political--which comprises the strength of this charming section." Includes index.
Eighteenth Annual Report Of The Board Of Trustees For The Waterworks And Improvement Bonds Of The City Of Jacksonville, Florida. 1912, Jacksonville Florida Board Of Trustees For The Water Works And Improvement Bonds
Eighteenth Annual Report Of The Board Of Trustees For The Waterworks And Improvement Bonds Of The City Of Jacksonville, Florida. 1912, Jacksonville Florida Board Of Trustees For The Water Works And Improvement Bonds
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A report on waterworks, infrastructure, public and Municipal services for Jacksonville, their problems and possible solutions. Also in PALMM