Tag: 1920

Parrish, Alabama Pulsating with Progress

This well-written news article from 1920, tells of a time when railroad travel was flourishing, but it also paints a beautiful picture of life…

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Voting problems after the Civil War in Escambia County, Alabama

August 5, 2017 September 5, 2017by Donna R Causey

Continued stories from Rev. R. W. Brooks of Escambia, County, Alabama written in 1939 – WARNING: This story discusses voting in the 1870s after…

Days Gone By - stories from the past

The University of Alabama’s first Homecoming Day was held in 1920 on Armistice Day

November 13, 2016by Donna R Causey

Homecoming Day at the University of Alabama began when the University's first Alumni Homecoming was held in 1920 on Armistice Day. This joint celebration…