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Haldeman Community Center, Rowan County Historical Society.

Rowan County Histories Collection

The Request for Statement of Qualifications for Architectural Design of the Haldeman Community Center Project and the response to it.

On Lewis Sorley's Westmoreland: The General Who Lost Vietnam, Gregory A. Daddis

History Faculty Articles and Research

A review of Westmoreland: The General Who Lost Vietnam, by Lewis Sorley.

Reverend Patrick Peoples Jones

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Mrs. Yolanda Sabrina Polk Smith

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Mattie Annette Hall

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

"That All Men Are Created Equal...": Universal Relevance And The Civil War, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

One of my favorite movies is Back to the Future III. I know that is a terrible choice in some folks' eyes. The response I usually get is an, "ugh!" and a snarl of the lip. Still, I think there is so much going on in that film, from the struggle between fatalism and free will to the themes of love and sacrifice, heartache and heartbreak.

The reason Back to the Future III comes up in my mind today, though, is because of a dialogue within the public history world that appears to be heating up, thanks in part to …

Deacon Roosevelt Jones Jr.

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Speaking A Different Language, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

[Video available below] OK, so what are we looking at? First and foremost, we are looking at someone who has thought deeply about the meaning of Lincoln's words at Gettysburg. "President Lincoln changed history / he honored the dead but did so much more / he changed the meaning of the Civil War." MC Lala gets the deep meanings of the two minutes Lincoln spent on a platform in Gettysburg. MC Lala grasps the deep importance of Lincoln's re-dedication of America at Gettysburg using the Declaration of Independence's ever inspiring promise that, "all men are created equal." [ …

Mrs. Lillie Mae James

African American Funeral Programs

Mrs_Lillie_Mae_James.pdf - Funeral program for Lillie James

Thomas Mcnair

African American Funeral Programs

McNair, Thomas.pdf - Funeral program for Thomas McNair

Harvey Lee Wilson, Sr.

African American Funeral Programs

Harvey_Lee_Wilson-Sr.pdf - Funeral program for Harvey Wilson

In Another Sesquicentennial, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

On Tuesday, Jake wrote asking who controls the memory of 9/11. The ownership of memory is such an interesting thing. This tenth anniversary was an interesting event, fraught with conflicted memory and different voices. It was intriguing to watch all of the slight conflicts which emerged last week leading up to the ceremonies on Sunday morning. [excerpt]

Mother Katie Mae Sampson Troup

African American Funeral Programs

Mother_Katie_Mae_Sampson_Troup.pdf - Funeral program for Katie Troup

Mr. Eddie Lee Washington

African American Funeral Programs

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Ms. Bernice Childers

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Tastarian Tiara Benjamin

African American Funeral Programs

Interment: Washington Park Cemetery in Orlando, Florida.

Holy Writ: Thinking Beyond Enabling Legislation To Modern Relevance, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

Why trust a bunch of dead guys? I know it sounds trite, but it's very important when we begin approaching how we talk about Civil War sites (or any historic site). Oftentimes, the folks who voted the site into existence and decided its primary reason for being are dead and gone. The world has changed radically since they were here. The pieces of legislation they created (at the federal level they're typically called "enabling legislation," at lower levels they have varied other names) were distinct products of their times. The themes and significances they outline are likewise products of their …

Bobby Hobbs

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Blondie Jordan

African American Funeral Programs

Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, Florida

Teacher Clara Dean (Dolly) Miller

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Teacher Clara Dean (Dolly) Miller on Sept. 3, 2011 at Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord Inc.

Quinten Harden-Geiger

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Carolyn Elizabeth Bowley

African American Funeral Programs

Program for the Funeral Service of Carolyn Elizabeth Bowley, held at St. Joseph's Church on September 2, 2011.

Mrs. Stephanie Mutcherson Starling

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Ms. Eloise Johnson

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Mrs. Katie Mae Wright

African American Funeral Programs

Mrs_Katie_-Mae-_Wright.pdf - Funeral program for Mrs. Katie Mae Wright

"Gold Coast Slave Ship Bound For Cotton Fields...": Altamont And The American Civil War, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

A couple weeks ago, I put up a post about a flag flying at Manassas during the Sesquicentennial commemoration. It elicited a nice response from a friend of mine, Robby, who hails from the great state of North Carolina. Robby loves to play devil's advocate, so I'm always happy to wade further into a friendly conversation:

...When a historian is unable to understand the southern affinity for the men who fought the war, almost to a person you see the slavery straw man emerge. This action is akin to politicians playing the race card, an easy way out of a …

Bonnie Wilson Malave

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Julian Denson

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Rev. Dr. Robert Joel Leggett

African American Funeral Programs

Funeral Program for Rev. Dr. Robert Joel Leggett on Aug 20, 2011 at Abundant Life Fellowship

Realistic Goals For Civil War Interpretation: What Are They Supposed To Walk Away With?, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

Before you can begin any task, to some extent, you need to have some target in mind. Even if that target is hazy and indistinct, you need to aim that arrow somewhere before you let the bowstring fly.

So, what is the target that Civil War interpretation aims for? I go on programs and walks with interpreters when I'm out visiting Civil War sites. I love tours.[excerpt]