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Retrospect: Ethel Armes and the history of Alabama’s coal and iron industries

An indispensible account of the coal and iron industry in the state was written by a young journalist, Ethel Armes, in 1910.

Historic Alabama: Motoring Memories

Wilbanks Motor Service operated in Montgomery in the 1950s.

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Historic Alabama: Studio Magic

Photographer Herbert P. Tresslar captured the people and places of Montgomery.

Retrospect: The ups and downs of Brown Belle Bottling

A.G. Gaston once counted the Brown Belle Bottling Company among his ventures.

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Historic Alabama: Celebrating Red Bay

The 22nd anniversary picnic celebration of the founding of Red Bay.

Retrospect: Alarico supplied the treats when sweets were in short supply

A partnership born from Alabama farmers and businesses brought Alarico yams to Chicago.

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Retrospect: A Birmingham founding father

Josiah Morris, along with a few others, organized the Elyton Land Co., bringing about the establishment of Birmingham.

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