Mobile Public Library Digital Collections

Mobile Public Library Local History & Genealogy Library

The Local History and Genealogy Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing access to the history of Mobile, and the greater Gulf Coast region.

Browse Items (45 total)

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Photo close up of Emma Harris

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Photo of Mrs. Emma Harris

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Photo of Emma Harris speaking with a lady, with Hank J. Blasick, Library Director, in the background

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Photos of Emma Harris being given a key to the city of Mobile by Mayor Henry Luscher, beside two other ladies

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Photo of Emma Harris answering the phone and reading a reference book

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Photo of Library Director Guenter Jansen pulling back a black curtain to show Emma Harris her portrait

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Photo of Emma Harris being presented with a bouquet and certificate for the First Lady of Mobile award, at the Women's Club

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Mobile Press clipping of Emma Harris being featured in the February 3, 1961, M.O. Beale column

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Mobile Press-Register article announcing the funeral of Emma Harris at Trinity Episcopal Church

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Certificate of Commendation presented to Emma Harris by the City of Mobile Board of Commissioners "in recognition and appreciation of the many hours of volunteer service contributed to the City of Mobile".
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