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The US government justified its World War II occupation of Alaska as a defense against Japan¿s invasion of the Aleutian Islands, but it equally served to advance colonial expansion in relation to the geographically and culturally diverse Indigenous communities affected. Offering important Alaska Native experiences of this history, Holly Miowak Guise draws on a wealth of oral histories and interviews with Indigenous elders to explore the multidimensional relationship between Alaska Natives and the US military during the Pacific War.The forced relocation and internment of Unangax¿ in 1942 proved a harbinger of Indigenous loss and suffering in World War II Alaska. Violence against Native women, assimilation and Jim Crow segregation, and discrimination against Native servicemen followed the colonial blueprint. Yet Alaska Native peoples took steps to enact their sovereignty and restore equilibrium to their lives by resisting violence and disrupting attempts at US control. Their subversive actions altered the colonial structures imposed upon them by maintaining Indigenous spaces and asserting sovereignty over their homelands.A multifaceted challenge to conventional histories, Alaska Native Resilience shares the experiences of Indigenous peoples from across Alaska to reveal long-overlooked demonstrations of Native opposition to colonialism.

Each year, every football team sets out to play a perfect season. Only one has ever succeeded in beating the odds.The Miami Dolphins of the late 1960s were a laughingstock, a franchise where careers went to die. Then came Coach Don Shula. In just a few short years?through hard work, long practices, and his no-nonsense attitude?Shula transformed the team into a championship franchise. Led by such greats as Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Nick Buoniconti, Larry Little, Mercury Morris, and Jake Scott, the team was undefeated in the 1972 regular season and went on to win Super Bowl VII. Along the way, the Dolphins became the team of the 1970s, with Miami as a fascinating backdrop.Based on years of research and interviews, Undefeated, by award-winning journalist Mike Freeman, examines what is perhaps the single greatest accomplishment in team sports history: the unforgettable season in which the Dolphins didn't lose a single game. There has never been a football team like those Miami Dolphins, and there may never be again.

There are so many cemeteries and family burial grounds all over New Jersey, many of them have been around since the 1700's and 1800's when the state was full of farmland and woods. Land owners would use a spot on their farm to bury their family members, others may have been buried by a church that was functioning at the time, but may now be long gone. The farmland is also disappearing rapidly, giving way to new homes and roads. So what happens to the cemeteries or family burial grounds? Some of them are in plain site on the side of the road, while others are off the beaten path hidden from view. The visible ones are usually fairly well maintained by a church or a person who volunteers their own time to look after them, but the hidden ones are not as lucky. Many of them have simply been forgotten, lost in time. They are overgrown with brush, poison ivy and trees. Most of the tombstone names and writings have eroded away with time and have been damaged by falling tree limbs, wind, or vandalism over the years. These sacred places are in danger of being lost forever, some are already gone. The hustle and bustle of modern life goes on around them, yet most people don't know they exist, like "The Little Lost Cemetery" which is situated next to an on ramp to Interstate 287. Left over from an old orphanage and almost destroyed by the construction of the Interstate, until an organization took a stand to save it, and St Patricks' Cemetery that sits in an area that appears to be, "in the middle of nowhere", on top of a mountain in the woods of Rockaway. Some of the cemeteries listed require a bit of hiking, while others are very easy to get to. There are also veterans from different branches of the armed forces and different wars, such as World War 1 and the Revolutionary War. Multiple references were used to locate the cemeteries listed and I have personally visited each one in this book. I did not visit or document every cemetery in every town, I tried to focus on the older ones (1700 & 1800's) and the ones less obvious or visible.When visiting any cemetery remember to seek permission from any land owner where the cemetery resides on private property like The Luker Cemetery which is located in the backyard of a farm in Boonton, or the VanDuyne family burial ground in Towaco, which is on a small hill behind a house. Some heavily overgrown areas may be better visited in the colder months, but either way, dress appropriately. Be safe, and happy cemetery hopping!

The following collection of essays began as a series of feature articles published in the Monticello Indiana Herald Journal newspaper. The purpose of these articles was to provide readers with a basic knowledge of Indiana's pre-statehood history. This book is dedicated to my father with special thanks to Mr. Kean McCowen of the White County Indiana Historical Association and the Monticello Herald Journal.From the Mound Builders through the French, British, and U.S. Territorial governments, "The Nineteenth Star" presents a chronological account of pivotal events and characters in Indiana's early history.Illustrated with maps and portraits of men like Jonathan Jennings, Indiana's first Governor of State, or place names like Kekionga, the Native village that was the forerunner of today's Fort Wayne Indiana, and the first time the word Indiana appeared on a map (this one may really surprise you).

Genealogy of several Ballard families that moved into Arkansas

Straight Outta Natchez Volume 1 is a part of a three volume series written by Jeremy Houston of Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez is the oldest continuous settlement on the Mississippi River and birthplace of the state. The first enslaved people of African descent came to Natchez in 1719. The cultural contributions of African Americans are foundational to the history of Natchez, Mississippi. The influence and prestige of Natchez people has literally spread around and across the world. Straight Outta Natchez Vol. 1 profiles the lives and times six prominent African Americans from Natchez. The individuals highlighted in this manuscript lived during Slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and Modern Times (Post-Civil Rights Movement). Individuals like Hiram Revels, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, and Phillip West have made an impact in politics, entertainment, and social advancement in America.

This is the fascinating, detailed account of the rise and fall of the largest banking house ever before established in the South, whose financial misfeasance during the prosperous twenties led to its eventual collapse and brought ruin to numerous innocent investors. Caldwell and Company was founded in Nashville in 1917 by Rogers Caldwell, the son of a leading local banker and businessman. Beginning as a small underwriter and distributor of Southern municipal bonds, the firm soon branched out into real estate bonds and industrial securities as well. Control of important banks in Tennessee and Arkansas was acquired; newspapers, and even Nashvilles professional baseball team, came under the firm's ownership. Caldwell and Company was, truly, a pioneer conglomerate. Caldwell and Company also ventured into the realm of politics, supporting certain politicians (notably Colonel Luke Lea) with questionable benefits accruing to the firm, including substantial state deposits in Caldwells Bank of Tennessee. In November 1930 the firm went into receivership. Unethical practices, including overextension in the acquisition of banks, insurance companies, and other business, had already strain Caldwell and Company's assets. With the 1929 collapse of stock prices. Rogers Caldwell could not meet the company's obligations, and he began to squeeze all available cash from the various controlled firms. He also negotiated a merger between Caldwell and Company and Banco-Kentucky Company of Louisvillea transaction which must stand as one of the strangest deals in the annals of American business. Even the aforementioned State of Tennessee deposits, which helped float his empire for a while, could not prevent its collapsea collapse which resulted in a multi-million dollar loss to Tennessee's Treasury, public hysteria, and clamor for the impeachment of the Governor of Tennessee. Originally Published in 1939, this edition includes a new introduction in which the author comments on the long-run implications of the Caldwell episode and reports the outcome of legal actions, both civil and criminal, still pending at the time the book was first published.

The legends appearing in this work are only a small part of the total number of American Indian legends collected by Henry Shoemaker. They are chosen for their relation and proximity to the Nittany Valley. Most are within less than an hour traveling time, and are easily visited. Some are mythical sites, but there is enough information in the legends to actually locate where they are situated. But most of them are actual historical sites with markers. Visiting all of them will take you on journeys into places where story and history, imagination and myth, as well as timeless feelings merge. Encounter the spirit of the Nittany Valley. Drink from the same fountain of experience from which so many before you have been nourished and fortified. Share these stories to pass along a knowledge of the spirit that was here long before any of us arrived. It will still be here long after we pass through.

In presenting the first complete history of Central Pennsylvania's most famous mountain, Tom Shakely pieces together the story of Mount Nittany as perhaps the most famous symbol of The Pennsylvania State University and the Nittany Valley. "Conserving Mount Nittany" tells the story of the physical and cultural environment from which a spirit of both affection and protection for the Mountain has been evident from the time of the American Indians into the present. In his explication of "dynamic environmentalism," the author presents conservation in a fresh yet historically-informed context as a community's expression of itself through time. Assembled through conversational and historical record, this history of Mount Nittany is as accessible as it is provocative, particularly in outlining the conservation efforts of the 20th century from the early actions of an elite few to a democratic effort supported by the people of the valley. A book packed with anecdotes, observations, and reflections, "Conserving Mount Nittany" delights as a conversation on how to cultivate a spirit of magic in the midst of a practical age. A "meta story of pride, determination, and action born of love ... to preserve the largest natural physical symbol of our alma mater." -Roger L. Williams, Executive Director, Penn State Alumni Association "If the passion of Princess Nittany beats within you, this book will immerse you in the history of how it got there. An encompassing work from someone who clearly bleeds not only the blue and white of Penn State, but the brown and green of a vibrant Mount Nittany." -John Hook, President, Mount Nittany Conservancy "Tom Shakely has given to future generations a wonderful history of both how and why Mount Nittany-'an ordinary Pennsylvania mountain, '-came to be conserved for generations to come, and why that conservation matters. ... Pick it up, pass it along, and savor this wonderful and lively book." -Scott Paterno

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Corpus Christi. GreaterThan a Tourist- Corpus Christi, Texas U.S.A. by Author Carol Marie Mays offersthe inside scoop on The Lone Star State in The Sparkling City by the Sea. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination.Inside this travel guide book you will find: Visitor information from a LocalTour ideas and inspirationSave time with valuable guidebook information Greater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

This book studies Los Angeles County and its government since World War II. A special focus is given to the "Titans of Temple Street," the five-member Board of Supervisors that determines policies and actions for many issues throughout the county, especially for residents who do not live in the county's 88 cities. It is the largest of all U.S. counties, with a population of more than 10 million, more residents than 41 states, and an annual budget of more than $44 billion, more than all but 19 states. It has served as an innovative example of county government since the early 1900s.

As late as 1980, a quarter of the population of Wales lived within the boundaries of what had once been the lordships of the Bute estate. Powerful landowners for centuries, the Stuarts of Bute were key drivers of the many social, political, and economic changes that transformed south Wales between the eighteenth and twentieth century. This volume explores the Butes and their influence, setting them in context of a long, interwoven history of landed proprietorship, economic development, and the rise of the industrial middle class throughout Britain.

Fully illustrated description of Aberystwyth's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

Explore the rich history of Guernsey in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of Berkshire's most precious assets shows what makes it such a popular destination.

A fascinating history of yarn in Cumbria, how yarn and wool production and sheep rearing have been part of Cumbria's history for centuries and their importance today with the revival of interest in knitting and other related crafts.

An accessible history of Barrow and the surrounding area from its beginnings to the present day highlighting the area's significant events and people

Secret Swanage and Around explores the lesser-known history of the town of Swanage and its surrounding area through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Southampton through the decades.

This book explores the fascinating history of East Anglia‿s remarkable literary heritage as well as being a guide to the locations where that heritage can still be found.

My Dearest Child, I wish it were possible for me to be there with you; becoming your father meant everything to me. But this is not going to happen. Your mother does promise that you will get this letter when she feels you are old enough to read and understand it. I don't have the words to express how much I will miss not being a part of your life. I know with your mother's guiding hand, you will grow into the adult any parent will be proud of. I am taking the only way I know how at this time to try and give you some explanation. If you ever get in a jam or your back is against the wall, and I don't know if this will help or hurt, but if you ever do, look for Jenny. She might have the answer. I love you.Dad

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Inexplicable apparitions are commonplace at the Old Jail Museum. From playful child ghosts and protective phantoms to supernatural sounds and the specter known as the 'lady in white, ' it is little wonder that this historic site has long been known as one of Warrenton, Virginia's most haunted buildings.Explore the ghost lore and macabre history of this 200-year-old county prison turned local history museum with director Frances Allshouse as your guide.Within these illustrated pages, you will find twenty of the Old Jail's most haunting tales. From the execution of a traitor to spirits with a sense of humor to children who continue playing their games a century after their demise, these true stories will make you question just how separate the world of the living and the realm of the deceased really are.

When Calvin Tibbets ventured to Oregon Country in 1832 it was looking more British than American. That's because Hudson's Bay Company, the Crown's proxy, had virtual control of the area and some of their French Canadian employees had retired to farms along the Willamette River. The only Americans there before Tibbets were explorers, fur trappers, scientists, and sailors. His goal was different: to settle Oregon with Americans and make it part of the United States.Tibbets got along with his Canadian neighbors and native tribes long enough to assist fellow American settlers when they arrived: first missionaries, then retiring mountain men, and finally wagon train pioneers who crossed the Oregon Trail in such great numbers that the British finally gave up their claims to Oregon in 1846. Unfortunately, Tibbets died soon after achieving his goal, and all that he had done to achieve it soon faded into the shadows of Oregon history.In making the case for Calvin Tibbets being considered Oregon's first pioneer, this book shines a bright light back on him. New details gleaned from original sources are integrated with previously published, but scattered, accounts of Tibbets' many adventures. Readers will likely learn things they didn't know about John McLoughlin, Jason Lee, Ewing Young, Bethenia Owens-Adair, Elbridge Trask, Joe Meek, Solomon and Celiast Smith, and others who played important roles in early Oregon.

Ballard families from Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and other regions, settled in Tennessee. This book covers their descendants and transcriptions of their legal documents.

This book, originally published as The Old East Side, is a collection of literature and documents ranging from the autobiography of the sculptor Jacob Epstein and the novels of Abraham Cahan to the reporting of William Dean Howells and the fictional reconstruction of a vanished world by Henry Roth. The world is that of the old shtetl transplanted to a new, growing country, where "the ghetto" (in the years 1881-1924) was an unstable mixture of nostalgic elements and the pressures of American economic and social reality.The productivity, both intellectual and material, of the section of New York known as the East Side during those forty years around the turn of the twentieth century has become a legend among many Jews in this country and deserves to become better known to many more of other ethnic origins. The lower East Side was paradoxically a wilderness to be traversed and a portion of that "promised land" which had been glimpsed with so much hope from afar. To wonderfully talented and observant children, like Jacob Epstein, the streets there in the 1880s were as filled with excitement as those of the Arabian Nights. To serious philosophic young men like Morris Raphael Cohen, they were as challenging as the marketplace of Athens had once been to Socrates to achieve intellectual enlightenment and the improvement of the social order.The conditions of abominable crowding and poverty described in the sociological tracts of Jacob Riis, Lillian Wald, and others are better known perhaps to the average reader than the accounts of such pleasures as the dancing schools, the Yiddish theaters, the cafes, the lectures, the literary ferment and activities, described in the pages of Abraham Cahan and Hutchins Hapgood. But all the views presented in The Jewish East Side, both dark and bright, are recognizably parts of the same picture. This book will be of value to sociologists, historians, researchers specializing in Judaic studies, and students of literature.