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The San Antonio Story

San Antonio Texas in 1854 looking west from La Villita

“The San Antonio Story” by Sam Woolford, with contributions from his wife Bess Carroll Woolford, is a history of San Antonio, Texas. Published in 1950 by Joske’s of Texas, the book was conceived as a remedy for the lack of historical knowledge among San Antonio’s school children, a concern identified by Herbert U. Rhodius, chairman of the Municipal Advertising Commission of San Antonio in 1948-49. Rhodius and his colleagues believed that a readable and authentic history could address this educational gap, making it suitable supplementary reading for public junior high schools.

A History of Orange County Virginia

A History of Orange County Virginia” by William Wallace Scott offers a detailed chronicle of this pivotal region from its formation in 1734 to the end of the Reconstruction era in 1870. Published in 1907, this 292-page volume encapsulates the political and social evolution of Orange County.

St. Charles County’s Participation in the World War

Soon after World War 1 localities across the country wished to honor the men and women who had served the Nation from their locality. St. Charles County, Missouri, is one of these counties. This manuscript isn’t limited to just the men who fought overseas, it also includes the women who had participated via Red Cross and the men who had actively served in the various campaigns backing the War here at home.

Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921

The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.

Early Incidents in the Mississippi Territory

History of Alabama and incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from the earliest period

Napoleon Bonaparte’s ambitions for Louisiana prompted its cession from Spain to France, and ultimately to the United States for sixty million francs. Governor Claiborne formalized the U.S. occupation of New Orleans amid growing tensions with Spanish settlers. The establishment of a Superior Court and the appointment of Judge Harry Toulmin reflected administrative efforts in the Mississippi Territory, while border disputes with Spain over the Baton Rouge and Mobile districts fueled unrest. The region saw increased American migration as it opened for settlement, alongside notable legislative and educational advancements.

Biography of P. A. Kemper, M. D.

P. A. Kemper, M. D., was born on August 31, 1832, in Culpeper County, Virginia. After moving to Illinois at 16, he studied medicine under Dr. D. O. McCord and attended Rush Medical College. He began practicing in Pleasant Grove Township in 1858, with a two-year military service interruption during the Civil War, where he faced challenges in securing a commissioned role. In 1876, he settled in Mattoon, married Mary J. Glenn, and together had five children. He currently serves as City Physician.