Alabama Yesterdays: Random wanderings through Alabama history
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
A Plaque in UAB's Jefferson Tower
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I've written a number of blog posts and other items devoted to some aspect of medical history in Birmingham, and this one is another in ...
Thursday, February 2, 2017
J.C. Lincoln's Sunny South Minstrels in Alabama in 1936
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First appearing in the 1830's, minstrel shows are perhaps America's oldest original contribution to theatrical popular entertainmen...
Monday, January 30, 2017
"Theatre Guild on the Air" in Birmingham in 1947
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In a couple of recent posts on this blog I've covered two world movie premiers that took place in Birmingham in 1947 and 1952 . I'v...
Friday, January 27, 2017
Another Lunch at the Helena Depot
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Eating a good meal in the midst of some history is always fun. Recently Dianne and I had lunch at The Depot Deli & Grill in Helena . We...
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Film Actresses from Alabama before 1960 (6): Lottice Howell
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Lottice Howell is a bit different from the other actresses I've covered so far in this series. Her film career was much less substantial...
Monday, January 16, 2017
A Family Vacation at the Beach in May 1956
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This post is another in a series featuring old family photographs that give me an opportunity to discuss both family and other history. Let&...
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