Virgil Anson Lewis (1834–1902) was an American historian, archivist, and educator known for his significant contributions to the historical understanding of West Virginia, particularly during the early days of the state’s formation. He played a pivotal role in preserving and documenting the history of the region through his research, writing, and public service.
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Murder on Madison Street
From a batch of letters he found in his father’s files, Larry Roth has put together a first-hand glimpse of what life was like for a young man in postwar East Germany. From the ruins of firebombed Dresden to the University of Leipzig, we follow Christoph Haufe (1925–1992) as he describes to his American benefactors what it takes to navigate the many changes he encounters from 1948 to 1959, when the letters end abruptly.
When Duty Called: An Oral History of Oregon’s World War II Veterans
When Duty Called: An Oral History of Oregon’s World War II Veterans is a series of engaging personal stories from Oregon World War II veterans who participated in some of the most well-known engagements of the war. These stories range from Pearl Harbor to the Bataan Death March to D-Day to the last bombing raid over Japan by a Hollywood star. Death, hardship, romance and humor are common themes. Ultimately these veterans wanted their stories remembered not for themselves, but for their buddies who did not make it home and for their families to understand the role they played in World War II.
Elliot Richardson: A Man of Principle
Attorney General Elliot Richardson knew that U.S. Attorney George Beall was investigating kickbacks in the Baltimore County Executive’s Office. On July 3, 1973, Richardson met with Beall and his three assistant prosecutors. The meeting was preceded by a telephone call Richardson received from White House Chief of Staff Alexander Haig who reported President Nixon’s fury at the latest news about Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox’s investigation.
Farm Ballads
Farm Ballads is a collection of poems written by American poet Will Carleton. The book was first published in 1873 and quickly gained popularity for its portrayal of rural life in the United States during the 19th century. Carleton, born in 1845 in Michigan, had a deep appreciation for the agricultural way of life, and this is evident in his works.
Springfield Memories: Odds and Ends of Anecdote and Early Doings, Gathered from Manuscripts, Pamphlets, and Aged Residents
Springfield was founded in 1636 by English Puritan William Pynchon and was named after his hometown of Springfield, Essex, in England. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States and played a significant role in the early colonial history of the country.
Colonial Folkways: A Chronicle of American Life in the Reign of the Georges
Charles McLean Andrews was a well-regarded scholar focusing on American colonial history. As a leader of the “Imperial School” of historians, he emphasized the role England played. Specifically, he argued that British leaders failed in a major way to recognize the differences in American society, which led to independence.
From Slavery to Wealth, The Life of Scott Bond: The Rewards of Honesty, Industry, Economy and Perseverance
Scott Bond was born into slavery in Madison County, Mississippi. Due to the inhumanity of slavery, Bond’s exact birth year is not known, outside from being sometime in the early 1850s. Despite the intolerable cruelties Bond faced, he went on to become a high powered farmer and entrepreneur. He was extremely highly regarded both locally, and nationally for his skilled business acumen. He was selected to represent the National Negro Business League. Sadly, in 1933, Bond was killed by one of his bulls. At the time of his passing, he owned and farmed 12,000 acres, plus livestock, ran a large mercantile store, a gravel pit, lumber yard, saw mill and at least five cotton gins.
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