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Full-Text Articles in History
"History Of The Tennessee Valley Authority", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"History Of The Tennessee Valley Authority", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech delivered by William Lindsey McDonald on April 13, 1978, at Cedar Grove in Knoxville, Tennessee on the history of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority). The speech begins with McDonald's personal recollections of the TVA in Muscle Shoals before broadening to its effects on the entire Tennessee River Valley.
"A Profile Of The Indians At Muscle Shoals, Alabama", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"A Profile Of The Indians At Muscle Shoals, Alabama", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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An article that gives a brief overview of the indigenous people living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, including key figures, such as Chief Doublehead and the Colbert family. The article is organized by indigenous group with subheadings, including the Cherokees, Chickasaws, and Moundbuilders.
"Our Heritage From The People", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Our Heritage From The People", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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A lecture presented to a history seminar at the University of North Alabama in March of 1979. The lecture addresses the geography and geology of North Alabama, removal of indigenous people, cultural influence of settlers, and development of the Tennessee Valley into contemporary settlements.
"'Uncle' Tom Brannon And The Capture Of John A. Murrel", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"'Uncle' Tom Brannon And The Capture Of John A. Murrel", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The speech recounts the capture of outlaw John A. Murrel by Tom Brannon, who was enslaved by the Oaks Plantation in Florence, Alabama.
"Lecture - Anne Newport Royall", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Lecture - Anne Newport Royall", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Annotated speech outline about Anne Newport Royall, America's first female traveling correspondent, who traveled to Florence, Alabama from July to December 1821 and also visited other local Alabama cities, such as Huntsville. Royall published a book in 1830 entitled Letters from Alabama about her travels throughout the state.
"Lecture At Colbert Park," “Colbert Family,” And “The Colberts And Colbert County”, William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Lecture At Colbert Park," “Colbert Family,” And “The Colberts And Colbert County”, William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The digital file is a compilation of a speech outline entitled "Lecture at Colbert Park, June 21, 1991," "Colbert Family," and an article "The Colberts and Colbert County." The nature of the typewriter ink used in the original document causes the file to be somewhat difficult to read.
“The Contributing Cultures Of Ancient Peoples At The Muscle Shoals”, William Lindsey Mcdonald
“The Contributing Cultures Of Ancient Peoples At The Muscle Shoals”, William Lindsey Mcdonald
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An article that addresses the ancient history of Muscle Shoals, Alabama with particular attention to the early cultures of influence, including indigenous tribes, such as the Cherokee and Chickasaws, and eventual European settlers of Anglo-Saxon and Celtic descent.
"Florence 175!", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Florence 175!", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech given on the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of Florence's establishment on the Tennessee River by the Cypress Land Company on March 12th, 1818. The speech gives an overview of the geology and key sites in Florence, Alabama.
"General John Coffee", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"General John Coffee", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech outline delivered on February 22, 1999, at Coby Hall on the campus of the University of North Alabama. The speech discusses the life and accomplishments of General John Coffee one of the founders of Florence, Alabama, treasurer of the Cypress Land Company, and associate of Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 and various other battles throughout the Southeastern United States.
"Lecture - Religions In The Shoals", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Lecture - Religions In The Shoals", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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A William McDonald annotated speech outline that details various early religions in the Shoals, Alabama from indigenous religious practitioners to the establishment of the first white and African American congregations. Faiths mentioned include Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Church of Christ, Catholicism, and Judaism.
"Local Civil War Sites", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Local Civil War Sites", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Outline of information on Civil War sites local to Lauderdale County, Alabama, including a Confederate Fort, Civil War hospitals, Happy Hollow, the Battle of Florence site, Four-Mile Branch (the site of two skirmishes), Hood's Retreat at the Bainbridge Ferry, Cypress Cotton Mill, the Forks of Cypress Plantation, Sweetwater Plantation, the skirmish at the Widow Ann Hough's Plantation, Peter's Plantation, Center Star, and Green Hill.
"The Worst Of War", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Worst Of War", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The article recounts a specific instance of Civil War violence exacted near Cypress Creek and Parsonage Chapel Cemetery in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
"Sketches Of A Few Historic Footprints In Lauderdale County, Alabama", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Sketches Of A Few Historic Footprints In Lauderdale County, Alabama", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Brief accounts of frontier life in Lauderdale County, Alabama organized by subheadings, which include "The First White Child," "A Pioneer Lady," "The Lucky Blacksmith," and "A Famous Slave."
"A History Of The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"A History Of The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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A speech detailing the development of a local library in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama from early educational institutions to the present Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. The speech is organized by subheadings.
"A Historical Synopsis: The Muscle Shoals Area", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"A Historical Synopsis: The Muscle Shoals Area", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The speech offers a historical synopsis of Muscle Shoals, Alabama and surrounding areas in honor of Alabama Day. Alabama Day celebrates the Resolution of Statehood passed by Congress on December 14, 1819. The speech was given in observation of the sesquicentennial celebration of Alabama Day in the Shoals.
"Cox Creek Parkway", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Cox Creek Parkway", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech outline detailing the historic origins of Cox Creek Parkway in Florence, Alabama. The Parkway is named after Zachariah Cox of Georgia, so the outline gives some biographical background on Cox, the first promoter who wanted to develop the Muscle Shoals.
"Islands At The Muscle Shoals", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Islands At The Muscle Shoals", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech outline of the islands located within the vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The content is organized under subheadings divided by location, including those below the Wilson Dam, at and above the Wilson Dam, and above the Wheeler Dam. The text includes short depictions of the geography of the islands and notes whether they are still visible after the building of the dams. The mentioned islands include Waterloo Island, Bee Tree Island, an unnamed island between Waterloo and Bee Tree, Brush Creek Island, Colbert Island, Koger Island, Seven-Mile Island, Patton Island, Jackson Island, Polk Stalk Island, Forty-Acre Island, King Island, …
"The College President Who Became A Local Hero", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The College President Who Became A Local Hero", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Dr. Robert Young, president of Florence Wesleyan University, a forerunner of the University of North Alabama, was deemed a hero in the Civil War. This is William Lindsey McDonald's synopsis.
"The Charmed Life Of General Joe Wheeler", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Charmed Life Of General Joe Wheeler", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Synopsis of the life of General and US Congressman Joe Wheeler.
Student Senate Meeting Minutes September 2, 2026, Student Senate-Winona State University
Student Senate Meeting Minutes September 2, 2026, Student Senate-Winona State University
Student Senate Meeting Minutes
This document is the official Winona State University Student Senate Minutes for September 2, 2026.
Targum Jonathan (Tgj) On Isaiah 6, A Literary-Interpretative Translation, Maksim Astashinskiy
Targum Jonathan (Tgj) On Isaiah 6, A Literary-Interpretative Translation, Maksim Astashinskiy
Faculty Papers and Publications
[1] The pointed text is from “Targum Jonathan on Isaiah 6,” Sefaria Library, accessed August 16, 2026, https://www.sefaria.org/Targum_Jonathan_on_Isaiah.6?lang=bi; the public domain source text on Sefaria is from The Chaldee paraphrase on the prophet Isaiah [by Jonathan b. Uzziel], Trans. Rev. C.W.H. Pauli (London: London Society’s House, 1871), 20–22, https://archive.org/details/chaldeeparaphra00uzzigoog/page/n36/mode/2up. A hyperlinked, alternative public domain version with textual variants is available as “51012: TgJ Is” in The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon (CAL): Hebrew Union College, accessed August 16, 2026, https://cal.huc.edu/get_a_chapter.php?file=51012&sub=06&cset=H. Researchers can also view a superliner pointed text, see: “51012: TgJ Is,” CAL, accessed August …
"Stories About Black Heritage In Florence", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Stories About Black Heritage In Florence", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Annotated speech outline about African American heritage in Florence, Alabama. The speech includes an overview of African Americans in Florence and Muscle Shoals and a discussion of notable stories and figures, such as "Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrell" (winter 1834), Randall Campbell, Dred Scott, Edmund Patton, Sam Patton, and Parson Dick. The document also contains xerox portraits of the notable individuals mentioned.
"When The Methodist Came To Lawrence Hill", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"When The Methodist Came To Lawrence Hill", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech outline about the Methodist history of Lawrence Hill, a settlement on LaGrange Mountain, in Leighton, Alabama. The location was the former site of the University of North Alabama's predecessor LaGrange College before its relocation to Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama and series of name changes.
"The Trail Of Tears" (1999), William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Trail Of Tears" (1999), William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech, speech outline, article, and related memorabilia commemorating the sorrow of the Trail of Tears and Commemorative Motorcycle Ride ending in Waterloo, Alabama. The pdf compilation also includes a "5th Annual Trail of Tears Pow Wow" letter signed "Your Brother, Thunderheart"
"Green Hill's Golden Era Of Gun Shops", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Green Hill's Golden Era Of Gun Shops", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Speech outline and article that discusses the history of gun shops in Green Hill, Alabama and the surrounding vicinity. Notably, the outline mentions the Kennedy Gun Factory, a remnant of the gun factory's legacy, a family home, remains as a historic landmark in Florence, Alabama now recognized as the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts on the campus of the University of North Alabama view the historical marker here.
Modern Youth Or Moral Decadence: Discourses On South Korea’S “Youth Culture” In Magazines Of The Late 1960s And Early 1970s, Thibaut Diverchy
Modern Youth Or Moral Decadence: Discourses On South Korea’S “Youth Culture” In Magazines Of The Late 1960s And Early 1970s, Thibaut Diverchy
Asia Pacific Perspectives
The cultural phenomenon known as “youth culture” (ch’ŏngnyŏn munhwa) emerged in South Korean society at the turn of the 1970s. It encompasses Western fashion trends, music genres, leisure and nightlife. Labeled as a foreign and decadent trend by the authorities, this so-called counterculture was the target of repeated crackdowns. It is sometimes perceived as a force of protest or resistance, but it had more ambiguous relations to the regime. Popular entertainment magazines such as the Sunday Seoul or the Chugan Kyŏnghyang helped propagate youth culture and provided resources about new trends to young people, but also kept a certain distance …
Investigating How Personal Values Shape Tourism Experiences: A Case Study Of The Irish National Stud And Gardens, Amy Monahan, Ann T. Conway
Investigating How Personal Values Shape Tourism Experiences: A Case Study Of The Irish National Stud And Gardens, Amy Monahan, Ann T. Conway
International Journal of Tour Guiding and Visitor Attraction Research
This Paper explores the relationship between personal values and tourism experiences that are satisfying. A case study of the Irish National Stud and Gardens was undertaken in order to explore this concept. Interviews were conducted to investigate how qualities of the attraction appealed to the visitors’ personal values, thereby enhancing the overall visitor experience. A set of personal values were identified which were specific to the destination. The research demonstrated how an understanding of personal values can assist attractions with various aspects of their operations, with context specific recommendations provided at the end. This approach was taken was taken to …
Preserving Identity Under Totalitarianism: The Adaptation And Resilience Of Muslim Communities In The Soviet Union, Meltem Akıncı
Preserving Identity Under Totalitarianism: The Adaptation And Resilience Of Muslim Communities In The Soviet Union, Meltem Akıncı
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the methods employed by Muslim peoples in the former Soviet Union to preserve their traditional, spiritual, and religious identity under the systemic anti-religious policies, ideological pressures, and repressive measures of the Soviet totalitarian regime. Despite the Soviet authorities' efforts to rapidly secularize society and reshape public consciousness through scientific atheism, the enduring commitment of Muslim communities to their traditional values is clearly demonstrated. The study examines the closure of mosques, the restriction of religious rituals, and the severe obstacles encountered in performing daily worship. Furthermore, it thoroughly explores the role of Sufi brotherhoods …
Imperial Pedagogy And Religious Constraint: The Politics Of Islamic Education In The Kazakh Steppe Under Tsarist Rule, Kunduzay Yerimbetova, Bekmurat Naimanbayev
Imperial Pedagogy And Religious Constraint: The Politics Of Islamic Education In The Kazakh Steppe Under Tsarist Rule, Kunduzay Yerimbetova, Bekmurat Naimanbayev
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This article examines the evolution of the Russian Empire’s educational policies toward Islamic schools in the Kazakh Steppe from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1917 Revolution. While the early imperial administration initially tolerated Islamic institutions for pragmatic governance, the latter half of the nineteenth century witnessed a decisive paradigm shift toward systematic surveillance and restriction. Drawing on archival records and colonial administrative decrees, the study analyzes the implementation of the "Ilminsky system" and the compulsory introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet as tools for cultural assimilation and Russification. The research highlights the dual nature of colonial education: while the Tsarist authorities …
Consciousness Under Dual Pressure: Colonial Diglossia, Orthodox Missionary Activity, And Islamic Cultural Resilience In Late Imperial Kazakhstan, Aigerim Aliaskar
Consciousness Under Dual Pressure: Colonial Diglossia, Orthodox Missionary Activity, And Islamic Cultural Resilience In Late Imperial Kazakhstan, Aigerim Aliaskar
Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe
This article examines the relationship between religious identity, language, and educational experience in the context of the Russian Empire’s educational and Orthodox missionary policies in the Kazakh Steppe during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The primary objective of the study is to analyze the spiritual-cognitive resilience of traditional Islamic educational institutions in response to the policy of Orthodoxization and Russification implemented by the tsarist administration through the system of Nikolai Ilminsky. The author examines the phenomenon of colonial diglossia which emerged during this period, wherein Russian-Christian texts were increasingly elevated as the administrative "High-variant," while the Kazakh-Turkic identity, …