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"Nitrate Plant Number Two", William Lindsey Mcdonald

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Tennessee Valley Authority Nitrate Plant Two was constructed in Muscle Shoals, Alabama after President Woodrow Wilson authorized the project in 1916. The plant was one of two nitrate plants in the area. The first TVA nitrate plant is in Sheffield Alabama. Photographs of the employee housing and support facilities associated with the nitrate plants are available in the Nitrate Plant Image Gallery.

"The Builder Of Wilson Dam", William Lindsey Mcdonald

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The article presents a brief overview of the people responsible for the construction of Tennessee Valley Authority Dam Number Two, later known as the Wilson Dam. The dam was designed by C. M. Hackett, while a team of engineers directed by General Lansing H. Beach oversaw the project's construction. McDonald places particular emphasis on district engineer Col. Hugh L. Cooper, "a self-educated engineer in hydroelectric energy" whom he recognizes as the "builder" of the Wilson Dam.

"The Canal Building Genius", William Lindsey Mcdonald

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George Washington Goethals, the engineer who constructed the Panama Canal, was also employed to construct the Muscle Shoals Canal in North Alabama. During the construction of the canal, Goethals lived on Wood Avenue near the University of North Alabama. Multiple historical markers commemorating Goethals' time in North Alabama exist, including the one designating his home, the Florence Walk of Honor, and his mention on the Muscle Shoals Canal Marker.

Restoration Of Rogers Hall, Patsy Glenn

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History and information on much needed repairs of Rogers Hall at UNA, 2006

College Building Transformed Into Museum, Dolly Dalrymple

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An article from The Birmingham News-Age Herald about Wesleyan Hall, its impact on the university and students/faculty, and the addition of a museum to the building, 1940

Una's Predecessor Dates To Feb. 14, 1855, Lorene Frederick

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History of Wesleyan Hall and important dates on the history of UNA

The New Building, The Florence Times

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Information on the new annex for Wesleyan Hall, 1909

Wesleyan Hall An Alabama Landmark, Centerpiece For Training Educators, The Timesdaily

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A walk back in time-some history of Wesleyan Hall by William Lindsey McDonald

Project Courtview Preservation Of Rogers Hall, Project Courtview University Of North Alabama

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Brochure of events for Project Courtview-a fundraising campaign for renovations and preservation of Rogers Hall at UNA

Campaign For Rogers Hall Rededication Ceremony, Campaign For Rogers Hall

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Program for the Rededication Ceremony for Rogers Hall, 2007

Welcome Mat's Out, Susan C. Taylor

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Open House for Rogers Hall, 1985

Hall Of Work, Michele Brown

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Much needed renovations are about to begin on Rogers Hall at UNA

*Article from The TimesDaily

Wesleyan Hall Named Landmark, The Florence Times-Tri-Cities Daily

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Nomination of Wesleyan Hall to the National Register of Historic Places, 1974

New Building Is Accepted By Governor, Florence Times

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New hall at FSTC named for Governor Bibb Graves, 1930

College Is Planning For An Extensive Building Program, Florence Times

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With limited space on campus, Florence State needs to expand

Rogers Hall Nominated To National Historic Register, Florence Times-Tri-Cities Daily

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Rogers Hall was nominated for National Historic Register and is awaiting approval from Washington, D.C. (1974)

Massey Construction Award $444,977 Contract For Addition To Florence State's Collier Library, Florence Times

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Addition to Collier Library, 1961

Local History Is Preserved By College, Florence Times

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Preserving local history within Collier Library and The Susan K. Vaugh Museum at FSC, 1959

Library Addition Underway, Florence Times

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Construction is underway for new addition to Collier Library, 1961

Worth Noting, Daily Corinthian

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The Friends of Libraries U.S.A. designated Collier Library as a Literary Landmark for the works of T.S. Stribling, who won a Pulitzer Price for The Store (1932). Stribling was a graduate of the university.

Bibb Graves Hall At College Is Opened, Montgomery Advertiser

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Bibb Graves Hall is now opened at FSTC

Dedication Of Bibb Graves Hall, State Teachers College Florence, Alabama

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Bibb Graves Hall Dedication Program, 1930

Erected In 1939: $100,000 Library Is Serving Fsc Students, Florence Times

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Collier Library serves the students and faculty of FSC very well

Striplin And Florence Hall Memorial Dedication, Melissa Tucker Medlin

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Dedication of Striplin and Florence Halls at UNA. These were "residence" halls for men and women at State Normal School, Florence State Teachers College, and Florence State College

Beautiful "Courtview" Purchased By College, Mary H. Bailes

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Article from The Florence Herald announcing the purchase of Courtview by FSTC in 1948

A New Chapter, Ty West

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Rededication of Coby Hall, 2005

*Article from The TimesDaily

Wesleyan Hall Work Preserves Part Of University's History, The Timesdaily

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Preserving Wesleyan Hall at UNA

Willingham Hall Stands On Site Of Locust Dell, Doug James

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Willingham Hall sits on former girl's academy site (Locust Dell)

*Article from The Flor-Ala

Theater To Be Named For George Lindsey, Michelle Rupe Eubanks

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Article from The TimesDaily about the new black box theater at UNA and its new name

Una Raising Money For 3 Projects, Bernie Delinski

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Fundraising efforts for renovation project at UNA in 2003

*Article from The TimesDaily