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"A Renowned Slave In The Early Life Of Florence", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"A Renowned Slave In The Early Life Of Florence", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Dred Scott, the plaintiff in Dred Scott v. Sanford, was a confirmed resident of Florence, Alabama in the 1820s-1830s. The article gives an overview of Dred Scott's life, including his time in Lauderdale County.
"The Sounds Of Handy's Music On The Tennessee River", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Sounds Of Handy's Music On The Tennessee River", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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William Christopher Handy "the father of the blues" was raised in Florence, Alabama. The article offers a synopsis of the connection between Handy, his music, and the Tennessee River.
More information about W.C. Handy and a digitized image gallery is available at the William Christopher Handy Collection.
"State's First Black Church Was Started By Lightfoot", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"State's First Black Church Was Started By Lightfoot", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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TimesDaily article by William Lindsey McDonald about the establishment of the first African American Church in Alabama, Church Spring and eventually the Greater Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, by the Reverend Robin Lightfoot in 1837.