On This Day In Memphis History
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On This Day In Memphis History
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Author : G. Wayne Dowdy
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-18
On This Day In Memphis History written by G. Wayne Dowdy and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-18 with History categories.
For locals and visitors alike, read about the events that uncover the history behind the legendary Memphis culture, and examine the stories of music, murder, natural disaster and other River City blasts from the past. Far more than blues and barbecue, Memphis deep and fascinating culture has evolved one day at a time. Author G. Wayne Dowdy pins an exact date to a host of important, quirky and forgotten events in the history of Tennessee's largest city--an entertaining footnote for each day of the year. Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White entered the world in a Memphis hospital on December 19, 1941. On January 15, 1877, a severe thunderstorm mysteriously left the city covered in snakes. On December 31, 1902, a resident was murdered on Main Street after taunting a Native American named Creeping Bear. A day or a month at a time, enjoy a year of entertaining River City blasts from the past.
Hidden History Of Memphis
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Author : G. Wayne Dowdy
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2019-04-15
Hidden History Of Memphis written by G. Wayne Dowdy and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-15 with History categories.
A tour of the Tennessee city filled with famous faces, fascinating trivia, and forgotten lore—plus a former mayor’s previously unpublished private papers. Step inside the fascinating annals of the Bluff City's history and discover the Memphis that only few know. G. Wayne Dowdy, longtime archivist for the Memphis Public Library, examines the history and culture of the Mid-South during its most important decades. Well-known faces like Clarence Saunders, Elvis Presley, and W.C. Handy are joined by some of the more obscure characters from the past, like the Memphis gangster who inspired one of William Faulkner's most famous novels; the local Boy Scout who captured German spies during World War I; the Memphis radio station that pioneered wireless broadcasting; and so many more. Also included are the previously unpublished private papers and correspondence of former mayor E.H. Crump, giving us new insight and a front-row seat to the machine that shaped Tennessee politics in the twentieth century. Includes photos
History Of Memphis
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Author : James D. Davis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
History Of Memphis written by James D. Davis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with Daily appeal (Memphis, Tenn.) categories.
That Day October 4th 1942 Of Union Avenue Church Of Christ Memphis Tennessee
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942*
That Day October 4th 1942 Of Union Avenue Church Of Christ Memphis Tennessee written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942* with categories.
Our Memory Book
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Author : Fay Mills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Our Memory Book written by Fay Mills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with categories.
Memphis Chronicles
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Author : John E. Harkins
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2009-08-01
Memphis Chronicles written by John E. Harkins and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with History categories.
Take a break from the bustle of Poplar and Beale and enjoy this easy ride down memory lane, recalling days when downtown gridlock was caused by streetcars and wagons and the Mid-South was ruled by the likes of the Chickasaws, Confederates, King Cotton and Crump. Few know Shelby County and its history like lifelong Memphian John E. Harkins, who expertly chronicles the citys unparalleled heritage and the individuals and groups who have kept its past alive through the decades. Discover the origins of the yellow fever epidemic, Memphis in May, Elmwood Cemetery, the heroes of Shelby County history and so much more in Memphis Chronicles.
Enslavement In Memphis
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Author : G. Wayne Dowdy
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2021-08-09
Enslavement In Memphis written by G. Wayne Dowdy and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-09 with History categories.
During the first forty-five years of the city's existence, slavery dominated the cultural and economic life of Memphis. The lives of enslaved people reveal the brutality, and their perseverance contributed greatly to the city's growth. Henry Davidson played a crucial role in the development of the city's first Methodist church and worship services for slaves. Mary Herndon was purchased by Nathan Bedford Forrest and sold to Louis Fortner, for whom she was put to work in the field, where she "chopped cotton, plowed it and did everything any other slave done." Thomas Bland secretly learned to read and write from a skilled slave and later used that knowledge to escape to Canada. Author G. Wayne Dowdy uncovers the forgotten people who built Memphis and the American South.
A Brief History Of Memphis
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Author : G. Wayne Dowdy
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2011-10-27
A Brief History Of Memphis written by G. Wayne Dowdy and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with History categories.
The story of Memphis, Tennessee—from raucous river town to major Southern metropolis—with photos included. No other southern city has a history quite like Memphis. First purchased in the early 1800s from natives to serve as a vital port for the emerging American river trade, the city flourished until the tumultuous years of the Civil War brought chaos and uncertainty. Yet the city survived. Through the triumphs and tragedies of the civil rights movement and beyond, Memphis endured it all. Despite its compelling story, no concise history of this home of soulful music and unmistakable flavor is available to modern readers. Thankfully, local historian and Memphis archivist G. Wayne Dowdy has filled this gap with a history of Memphis that is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself.
History Of The City Of Memphis And Shelby County Tennessee
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Author : John McLeod Keating
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
History Of The City Of Memphis And Shelby County Tennessee written by John McLeod Keating and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Memphis (Tenn.) categories.
Memphis Type History
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Author : Caitlin L. Horton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-10-31
Memphis Type History written by Caitlin L. Horton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-31 with Historic sites categories.
Older areas of Memphis are peppered with retro neon signs, murals with business names and logos, and other architectural remnants of the city's past. . . . Each chapter features a painting of an iconic sign by Rebecca Phillips, as well as historical images and additional current-day photographs by Jeremy Greene. The history of the sign and they places they represent are told through personal stories. Featured signs include the Universal Life Insurance Company sign on M.L.K. Jr. Avenue, the old Chicago Pizza Factory sign that was replaced with Chiwawa's "Midtown Is Memphis" sign, the sputnik sign at Joe's Wines and Liquors, the Drink-n-Drag sign on Club Spectrum, and the Skateland roller skate. -- Memphis Flyer.