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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Part of the VOHP interview of Paulette Davis Horton, discussing her book, Avenue, the People, the Places, the Memories, and discussing her experiences interviewing Mobilians for the book

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Eoline Pope Scott and Odile Pope Owen talk about their father in the Excelsior Band and family memories

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Martha West Davis talks about her grandfather, Cudjo Lewis, the Clotilde, Cudjo's funeral, Mon Louis Island, the Plateau Community, etc.

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Olney Lucious talks about his experiences as a musician in Mobile

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Mabel Dennison talks about her book, including her grandparents, the Clotilde, and Africatown

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Last Survivor of Slave Ship Deeply Grateful to God, Man . 18 Aug 1935 Mobile Press.pdf
Mobile Press article about the passing of Kazoola, also known as Cujo Lewis

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Photo of Mardi Gras float of white horse, band in back

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Photo of children's float in Mardi Gras parade

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Photo of Mardi Gras float

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Photo of band in Mardi Gras parade

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