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.

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At Africatown, more to do Sept. 22 2008 Press-Register 6A Editorial.pdf
Editorial on the story of Africatown

At last, AfricaTown may become a showplace 31 May 2000 8A Mobile Register.pdf
Editorial on Africatown

Benin roots mix with Africatown cuisine Nov. 10 2002 Mobile Register 1B, 3B.pdf
Newspaper article on Africatown and Benin

Benin's apology was historic event Mar. 13 2005 Mobile Register 2D.pdf
Correspondence on Benin's apology to Africatown

Memoir of James Dennison.pdf
Section from Mable Dennison's biographical memoir for James Dennison. Full book is available for viewing at Mobile Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Division.

Black heritage trail takes shape Mar. 30 2007 Mobile County Neighbors 1, 6.pdf
Newspaper article on Mobile's black heritage trail including Africatown markers

Bring Port City back to water roots June 10 2001 Mobile Register 1B, 3B.pdf
Newspaper article on attractions in Mobile

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Burial landmark is unveiled in Plateau for Cudjoe Lewis 20 Feb. 2001 5B Mobile Register.pdf
Newspaper article on Cudjo's grave

Businessman, historian Jack Friend dies Nov. 13 2010 Press-Register 1C, 3C.pdf
Newspaper article on local historian Jack Friend's death
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