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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Alabama
Middle of the road in size and population, Alabama is featured in this brief overview highlighting its history and people.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Education: Tuskegee University
Brief encyclopedia article provides details on the top rated historically black college in Alabama, Tuskegee University.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Naacp v. Alabama
An overview of the NAACP v. Alabama case, which charged Alabama with violating the First Amendment. The NAACP sued the state for not allowing the organization to exist within the state.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King is featured in this informational biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement and as the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Mahala Ashley Dickerson
Mahala Ashley Dickerson is featured in this brief biography as the first black woman attorney permitted to join the Alabama and Alaska bar associations.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Civil War in Alabama
The Civil War in Alabama destroyed much of the state, but one thing was achieved - strengthening the convictions of those who fought so hard to protect the Confederacy as portrayed in this synopsis.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., with links to many related topics about the struggle for equality in America.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Agriculture: Agriculture in Alabama
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the history of agriculture in Alabama and how its landscape has changed throughout the years.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Streight's Raid
Union Colonel Abel Streight led a poorly prepared army into the hands of Confederate General Nathan Forrest in spring of 1863. The events leading to this unsuccessful raid are presented in this narrative.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Wilson's Raid
A description of the events which evolved in Alabama in the spring of 1865 as the troops led by James Wilson, a Union general, destroyed most of the Confederacy's arms manufacturing abilities. Interestingly enough, Wilson's Raid ended...
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: World War Ii and Alabama
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the economic, political, social, and cultural implications associated with World War II and how it changed the landscape of Alabama.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Battle of Mobile Bay
The Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the last naval battles during the Civil War, is featured in this brief overview.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Choctaw in Alabama
"Choctaw in Alabama" provides a concise historical overview of the local tribes federally known as the Mississippi Band of Choctaw and the MOWA, who are native to Alabama and other parts of the Southeastern United States.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Government and Politics: Whig Party
Detailed encyclopedia entry describing the origins and successes of the Whigs and the party's impact in Alabama.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Know Nothing Party
The Know-Nothing Party, a semi-secret political party from the mid-1800's, is explained in this report. The party lasted only a brief time, for its main purpose was to curb immigration and naturalization led by fear that the German and...
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Helen Keller
The infamous Alabama native Helen Keller is featured in this brief biography highlighting her early years which led to her fame as well as her later years as an activist on many issues.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Selma to Montgomery March
One of the most famous events in Civil Rights history, this report covers the Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is featured in this brief biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Ralph David Abernathy
This brief biography of Ralph Abernathy highlights his contributions to the Civil Rights Movements.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Le Moyne Brothers
Originally natives of Montreal, New France, four Le Moyne brothers are credited for the discovery and colonization of Alabama, as presented in this resource.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: James Adair
Author of the southeastern Native Americans in the eighteenth century and deerskin tradesman in the same region, James Adair is featured in this brief biography.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Elias Durnford
Elias Durnford is recognized in this brief biography who achieved many things, one of which being the establishment of the British West Florida.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Creeks in Alabama
The Creek Indians, native to Alabama are featured in this brief historical overview.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama: Peoples of Alabama: Cherokees of Alabama
A history of the Cherokees in Alabama, including their contributions to Alabama culture and society,