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Alabama Collection (#7)

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Background imageAlabama Collection: Map of Kentucky and Tennessee

Map of Kentucky and Tennessee - Scanned 1886 Map

Background imageAlabama Collection: Map of Southern states USA 1883

Map of Southern states USA 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Background imageAlabama Collection: Map of USA Southern states 1869

Map of USA Southern states 1869
Cornells Grammars-School Geography - S.S. Cornell - New York D. Appleton and Company 1869

Background imageAlabama Collection: Map of Florida 1855

Map of Florida 1855
System of Geography for the use of schools by Sidney E. Morse - Published by Harper & Brothers - New York 1855

Background imageAlabama Collection: FREEDOM RIDERS, 1961. A group of Freedom Rider civil rights activists watch as their bus burns

FREEDOM RIDERS, 1961. A group of Freedom Rider civil rights activists watch as their bus burns, Anniston, Alabama. Photograph by Joe Postiglione, 1961

Background imageAlabama Collection: CIRCUS ADVERTISEMENT, 1936. Poster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Alabama

CIRCUS ADVERTISEMENT, 1936. Poster for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1936

Background imageAlabama Collection: BOY SCOUT CAMP, 1942. Boy Scouts at a swimming class at Boy Scout Camp in Florence, Alabama

BOY SCOUT CAMP, 1942. Boy Scouts at a swimming class at Boy Scout Camp in Florence, Alabama. Photograph, July 1942

Background imageAlabama Collection: ALABAMA: COUPLE, 1936. A well-dressed African American woman holding a package

ALABAMA: COUPLE, 1936. A well-dressed African American woman holding a package and speaking with a seated African American man wearing tattered clothing in a rural town in Alabama

Background imageAlabama Collection: One thousand dollare banknote issued by the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Alabama

One thousand dollare banknote issued by the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Alabama, 1861. John C
CONFEDERATE BANKNOTE. One thousand dollare banknote issued by the Confederate States of America at Montgomery, Alabama, 1861. John C. Calhoun is on the left; Andrew Jackson is on the right

Background imageAlabama Collection: Map of DeSotos route, 1540s

Map of DeSotos route, 1540s
De Soto expeditions route across southeast North America, 1539-1542. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAlabama Collection: Cotton bales on a river boat, 1800s

Cotton bales on a river boat, 1800s
Steam-driven boat loaded with bales of cotton, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageAlabama Collection: Booker T Washington distinguished guests Tuskegee Institute

Booker T Washington distinguished guests Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington and distinguished guests, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); April 1906; Gelatin silver print;

Background imageAlabama Collection: Gee Bend Alabama Artelia Bendolph Arthur Rothstein

Gee Bend Alabama Artelia Bendolph Arthur Rothstein
Gees Bend, Alabama (Artelia Bendolph); Arthur Rothstein (American, 1915 - 1985); 1937; Gelatin silver print; 40 x 49.7 cm (15 3, 4 x 19 9, 16 in.)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Gracie Clark Spinner Family Lewis W Hine American

Gracie Clark Spinner Family Lewis W Hine American
Gracie Clark, Spinner, With Her Family; Lewis W. Hine (American, 1874 - 1940); Huntsville, Alabama, United States; November 13, 1913; Gelatin silver print; 11.3 x 16.4 cm (4 7, 16 x 6 7, 16 in.)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Newsboy Mobile Alabama Lewis W Hine American

Newsboy Mobile Alabama Lewis W Hine American
Newsboy, Mobile, Alabama; Lewis W. Hine (American, 1874 - 1940); Mobile, Alabama, United States; October 1914; Gelatin silver print; 11.8 x 16.8 cm (4 5, 8 x 6 5, 8 in.)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Hon J L M Curry Alabama 1860 Winslow Homer American

Hon J L M Curry Alabama 1860 Winslow Homer American
Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama, 1860. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Background imageAlabama Collection: ? Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. American 1862 1932 Alabama

? Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. American 1862 1932 Alabama
Who Is That?; Rudolf Eickemeyer, Jr. (American, 1862 - 1932); Alabama, United States; about 1896; Platinum print; 23.5 x 18.4 cm (9 1, 4 x 7 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAlabama Collection: The Sinking Of Css Alabama During The Battle Of Cherbourg In 1864

The Sinking Of Css Alabama During The Battle Of Cherbourg In 1864. From Famous Men And Great Events Of The 19Th Century

Background imageAlabama Collection: A bird in flight; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

A bird in flight; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

Background imageAlabama Collection: Blue heron; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

Blue heron; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

Background imageAlabama Collection: Blue heron on the sand; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

Blue heron on the sand; Gulf shores alabama united states of america

Background imageAlabama Collection: Sierra Nevada and Alabama Hills, California

Sierra Nevada and Alabama Hills, California

Background imageAlabama Collection: USA Southern states map 1889

USA Southern states map 1889
Indiana Educational Series The Complete Geography - Indianapolis 1889

Background imageAlabama Collection: Drawing Map of Southern states USA 1883

Drawing Map of Southern states USA 1883
Warrens Common School Geography

Background imageAlabama Collection: Antquie Map of the United States

Antquie Map of the United States
Vintage map of the United States of America from 1837

Background imageAlabama Collection: Antique Map of Eastern USA

Antique Map of Eastern USA
Antique Map from 1867 of Eastern United States of America

Background imageAlabama Collection: ALABAMA: FAMILY, 1936. Floyd Burroughs, a cotton sharecropper, and the Tingle children

ALABAMA: FAMILY, 1936. Floyd Burroughs, a cotton sharecropper, and the Tingle children, outside a home in Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, Summer 1936

Background imageAlabama Collection: A U. S. Air Force UH-1H Huey in an experiment paint scheme

A U. S. Air Force UH-1H Huey in an experiment paint scheme
UH-1H Huey was one of the 40 Hueys that were handed over from the U.S. Army to the U.S. Air Force. Nicknamed Tony the Tiger and Shamu

Background imageAlabama Collection: Choctaw Indians of Louisianna, Mississippi and Alabama grew sweetcorn as a food staple

Choctaw Indians of Louisianna, Mississippi and Alabama grew sweetcorn as a food staple. The corn then would be dried and ground into flour for making soups and breads. (PR)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Saturn V mock-up stands next to the U. S. Space and Rocket Center sign located in Huntsville

Saturn V mock-up stands next to the U. S. Space and Rocket Center sign located in Huntsville
Saturn V mock-up stands next to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center sign located in Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Background imageAlabama Collection: Saturn V on display inside the Davidson Center for Space Exploration building at the U

Saturn V on display inside the Davidson Center for Space Exploration building at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center located in Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Background imageAlabama Collection: Calamity Jane B-52D bomber located at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Calamity Jane B-52D bomber located at Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Background imageAlabama Collection: NATI2A-00162

NATI2A-00162
Native American palisaded village, such as the one at Malvilla, Alabama, visited by De Soto in 1540. Hand-colored woodcut

Background imageAlabama Collection: NATI2A-00170

NATI2A-00170
Choctaw or Creek ball-player with Native American lacrosse sticks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration



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"Alabama: A Tapestry of History, Courage, and Progress" Step into the heartland of America's civil rights movement with Alabama. From Rosa Parks' defiant act on a Montgomery bus to the haunting image of a police dog attacking a young black man in Birmingham, this state has been witness to both darkness and resilience. Travel back in time as you explore an 1895 map showcasing the Southern states, including Alabama - a reminder of its rich heritage. Marvel at the twinkling lights that adorn Birmingham's skyline at twilight, symbolizing hope and growth. Delve into the artistry of Gees Bend as skilled hands sew intricate quilts, weaving together stories passed down through generations. Monroeville beckons literature enthusiasts with its connection to Harper Lee's iconic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird, " capturing the essence of small-town charm. Stand in awe before Vulcan Park's towering statue overlooking Birmingham - an emblematic figure representing strength and industry. Discover history come alive aboard the U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum, where echoes from World War II resonate within its walls. But it is perhaps Martin Luther King Jr. 's march from Selma to Montgomery that etches itself deeply into Alabama's narrative - an indomitable spirit fighting for equality and justice. City Hall stands tall as a testament to progress made while honoring those who paved the way for change. As you wander through suburban neighborhoods adorned with antebellum-style houses, let your imagination transport you to bygone eras filled with grandeur and grace. Alabama is more than just a state; it is an embodiment of courage against adversity, resilience amidst turmoil, and progress towards unity. Come experience this tapestry woven together by countless individuals who have shaped its past and continue shaping its future.