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Big Picture, Episode 270, Battlefields of Yesterday
in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 270 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 28 mins
Ten years ago, soldiers of the United States Army were fighting all over the world, the hottest war history has seen. Today soldiers are on the alert, everywhere, to try to prevent this ever happening again. In this film, THE BIG PICTURE camera contrasts today and yesterday on the battlefields of Europe. Traveling...
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in Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer (RG111), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records, in Big Picture, Episode 270 (District of Columbia: United States. Army Pictorial Service, 1954), 28 mins
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Ten years ago, soldiers of the United States Army were fighting all over the world, the hottest war history has seen. Today soldiers are on the alert, everywhere, to try to prevent this ever happening again. In this film, THE BIG PICTURE camera contrasts today and yesterday on the battlefields of Europe. Traveling from the beaches of Normandy, across France, and finally deep into the heart of Germany, Signal Corps cameramen photograph the cliffs...
Ten years ago, soldiers of the United States Army were fighting all over the world, the hottest war history has seen. Today soldiers are on the alert, everywhere, to try to prevent this ever happening again. In this film, THE BIG PICTURE camera contrasts today and yesterday on the battlefields of Europe. Traveling from the beaches of Normandy, across France, and finally deep into the heart of Germany, Signal Corps cameramen photograph the cliffs and hedgerow, the forests and rivers, and contrast the street fighting with the quiet rebuilding of the cities of Germany.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Stuart Queen
Date Published / Released
1954
Publisher
United States. Army Pictorial Service
Series
Big Picture
Speaker / Narrator
Stuart Queen
Topic / Theme
Battles, Invasions, Military maneuvers, Military personnel, Surrenders, War memorials, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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CHAPTER 28: NAVIGATIONAL AIDS AND HAZARDS
in The Bluejackets' Manual, United States Navy, 1943 (Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Academy, 1943), 759-798
Military Personnel
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in The Bluejackets' Manual, United States Navy, 1943 (Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Academy, 1943), 759-798
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Military Personnel
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Date Published / Released
1943
Publisher
United States Naval Academy
Topic / Theme
Lighthouses, Navy sailors
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10. Then and Now
written by Brent E. Carney; in Bethany College, Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 105-128
Harbored in the halls of ivy-covered buildings, the rich history of Bethany College has inspired thousands of students to pursue higher education amidst the scenic Allegheny foothills. Those who have studied here have come to find that this picturesque, 1,600-acre campus has provided them with more than just a dip...
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written by Brent E. Carney; in Bethany College, Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 105-128
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Harbored in the halls of ivy-covered buildings, the rich history of Bethany College has inspired thousands of students to pursue higher education amidst the scenic Allegheny foothills. Those who have studied here have come to find that this picturesque, 1,600-acre campus has provided them with more than just a diploma-it has enriched their lives. Founded on March 2, 1840, by Alexander Campbell, Bethany College is the oldest degree-granting insti...
Harbored in the halls of ivy-covered buildings, the rich history of Bethany College has inspired thousands of students to pursue higher education amidst the scenic Allegheny foothills. Those who have studied here have come to find that this picturesque, 1,600-acre campus has provided them with more than just a diploma-it has enriched their lives. Founded on March 2, 1840, by Alexander Campbell, Bethany College is the oldest degree-granting institution in West Virginia. Emphasizing intellectual freedom, diversity, personal growth, leadership, and a close academic community capable of cultivating eager minds, Bethany College is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education and producing free-thinking students. In these pages, readers will discover the Bethany of the past-including the vision of founder Alexander Campbell, the inspiration of the Christian Church that supports Bethany's mission, the beautiful historic architecture, the athletic moments that rallied school pride, and the great legacy of alumni and faculty. Accompanied by informative captions, vintage photographs collected from the Archives and Special Collections of the T.W. Phillips Memorial Library capture the Bethany experience, offering readers a unique opportunity to celebrate this institution's vibrant history.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Brent E. Carney
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Campus History
Topic / Theme
Academic life, Colleges and universities, War memorials
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by Brent Carney
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8. The Campus
written by Thomas L. Hollowak; in University of Baltimore, Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000), 107-126
Since its founding in 1925, the University of Baltimore has become one of Maryland's premier educational institutions. Originally organized as a practical solution for working men and women seeking a college degree, the institution developed rapidly-the School of Law and the College of Business Administration, beg...
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written by Thomas L. Hollowak; in University of Baltimore, Campus History (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2000), 107-126
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Since its founding in 1925, the University of Baltimore has become one of Maryland's premier educational institutions. Originally organized as a practical solution for working men and women seeking a college degree, the institution developed rapidly-the School of Law and the College of Business Administration, begun in the founding year as evening professional schools, were joined by a day division and, in 1937, a junior college. Finally, in 1961...
Since its founding in 1925, the University of Baltimore has become one of Maryland's premier educational institutions. Originally organized as a practical solution for working men and women seeking a college degree, the institution developed rapidly-the School of Law and the College of Business Administration, begun in the founding year as evening professional schools, were joined by a day division and, in 1937, a junior college. Finally, in 1961, the university began its College of Liberal Arts to meet the demand for a relatively low-cost, liberal arts college education. Containing over two hundred black-and-white photographs from the archives of the Langsdale Library, University of Baltimore explores the school's history, from its birth in October 1925 to the present day, the eve of its seventy-fifth anniversary. From the founding of the first Greek societies and African-American clubs on campus to the anti-war protests of the 1960s, from the beginning of the sports program in 1928 to the championships won over the decades, the University of Baltimore has led a vital life and provided opportunity to a countless many. Through the images and captions contained in this visual tribute to the university, readers will meet the school's founding pioneers, as well as the administrators, faculty, and staff who have helped shape the university's past, present, and future, and most importantly, the students and alumni who have always made the University of Baltimore an exciting place to work and learn.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Thomas L. Hollowak
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Campus History
Topic / Theme
Public buildings, Colleges and universities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by Thomas L. Hollowak.
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City of Proud Memories
in Prelinger Collection, of United States. Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Collection; produced by Lorenzo Del Ricco (New York, NY: Audio Productions, Inc., 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
This documentary features Charleston, South Carolina.
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in Prelinger Collection, of United States. Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Collection; produced by Lorenzo Del Ricco (New York, NY: Audio Productions, Inc., 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
Description
This documentary features Charleston, South Carolina.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Lorenzo Del Ricco, James F. Clemenger
Date Published / Released
1934
Publisher
Audio Productions, Inc.
Speaker / Narrator
James F. Clemenger
Person Discussed
Francis Marion, 1732-1795
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Architecture, Churches, Government buildings, History curriculums, Houses, Merchants, Sculpture, American Revolution, 1775-1783, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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4. New Hampshire Civil War Monuments
written by Bruce D. Heald; in New Hampshire in the Civil War, Civil War (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 95-106
In the course of history, few human events have had so compelling an effect and left such a deep mark on the nation's soul as has the Civil War. New Hampshire in the Civil War presents a unique and concise pictorial chronicle of the state's volunteer regiments that served during the four very long and costly war y...
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written by Bruce D. Heald; in New Hampshire in the Civil War, Civil War (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2001), 95-106
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In the course of history, few human events have had so compelling an effect and left such a deep mark on the nation's soul as has the Civil War. New Hampshire in the Civil War presents a unique and concise pictorial chronicle of the state's volunteer regiments that served during the four very long and costly war years. This volume includes more than 200 vivid and accurate pictures depicting heroic battles scenes, maps, camp life, and more than 4...
In the course of history, few human events have had so compelling an effect and left such a deep mark on the nation's soul as has the Civil War. New Hampshire in the Civil War presents a unique and concise pictorial chronicle of the state's volunteer regiments that served during the four very long and costly war years. This volume includes more than 200 vivid and accurate pictures depicting heroic battles scenes, maps, camp life, and more than 40 portraits of the men who served New Hampshire in battle. These chapters contain accounts of battles from the first bombardment of Fort Sumter to the sinking of the Alabama. Also included are glimpses of camp life, with its frying pan meals of "slosh" and the illnesses accompanied by "cold clammy sweat," and of the famous Libby Prison.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Bruce D. Heald
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Civil War
Topic / Theme
Monuments, U.S. Civil War, 1861-1865
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 by the Bruce D. Heald, Ph.D.
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4. Restless Bones
written by Stephanie E. McCarthy; in Haunted Peoria, General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 51-70
At the heart of Haunted Peoria is the rich and compelling history and folklore of the Peoria area. Buildings and cemeteries in and around the city provide ideal stomping grounds for many restless specters. In this collection of haunted sites, the reader will be introduced to some of Peoria’s best-loved mansions,...
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written by Stephanie E. McCarthy; in Haunted Peoria, General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 51-70
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At the heart of Haunted Peoria is the rich and compelling history and folklore of the Peoria area. Buildings and cemeteries in and around the city provide ideal stomping grounds for many restless specters. In this collection of haunted sites, the reader will be introduced to some of Peoria’s best-loved mansions, institutions, and graveyards, as well as many of its more illustrious citizens. From Bartonville State Hospital to Bradley University,...
At the heart of Haunted Peoria is the rich and compelling history and folklore of the Peoria area. Buildings and cemeteries in and around the city provide ideal stomping grounds for many restless specters. In this collection of haunted sites, the reader will be introduced to some of Peoria’s best-loved mansions, institutions, and graveyards, as well as many of its more illustrious citizens. From Bartonville State Hospital to Bradley University, historic downtown theaters, hotels and taverns, and local churches, where ghostly congregants and ministers continue to worship, this book presents these ghost stories and legends for the first time together in print. In addition to providing thrilling tales, Haunted Peoria serves as a unique guide for the intrepid supernatural sleuth seeking confirmation that the dead do not always rest in peace.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Stephanie E. McCarthy
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Topic / Theme
Folklore, Cemeteries, Superstitions, Ghosts
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Stephanie E. McCarthy
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3. Faces and Places of Rutherford County
written by Devora E. Butler; in African Americans in Rutherford County, Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 47-126
African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state’s geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of...
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written by Devora E. Butler; in African Americans in Rutherford County, Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 47-126
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African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state’s geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle—the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and hist...
African Americans have heavily contributed to and shaped the unique and vibrant Rutherford County in middle Tennessee. Located 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County is at the state’s geographical center. This area is home to the Stones River National Battlefield, a national park that was the site of a major Civil War battle—the Battle of Stones River. Tourists come from all over the world to experience this rich cultural and historic venue that once served, although briefly, as the capital of Tennessee. African American men and women have lived, worked, and toiled here for generations.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Devora E. Butler
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Public buildings, Persons, Afar
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Copyright © 2009 by Devora E. Butler
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1. Houston's Public Spaces
written by Ronald E. Goodwin; in African Americans of Houston, Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 9-32
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written by Ronald E. Goodwin; in African Americans of Houston, Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 9-32
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Ronald E. Goodwin
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Public buildings, Afar
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Ronald E. Goodwin
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4. Public Buildings
Through its many incarnations, Alameda has never lost its charm and ability to draw people from all walks of life. Originally a peninsula inhabited by Native Americans, it was purchased by Don Luis Peralta in 1818 and developed into a bedroom community of San Francisco. Alameda became an island in 1902, and a shor...
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Through its many incarnations, Alameda has never lost its charm and ability to draw people from all walks of life. Originally a peninsula inhabited by Native Americans, it was purchased by Don Luis Peralta in 1818 and developed into a bedroom community of San Francisco. Alameda became an island in 1902, and a short time later, it was a new home to many refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. The Neptune Beach amusement park attr...
Through its many incarnations, Alameda has never lost its charm and ability to draw people from all walks of life. Originally a peninsula inhabited by Native Americans, it was purchased by Don Luis Peralta in 1818 and developed into a bedroom community of San Francisco. Alameda became an island in 1902, and a short time later, it was a new home to many refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. The Neptune Beach amusement park attracted tourists who enjoyed the bathing, beaches, and rides, making Alameda “the Coney Island of the West.” Modern transportation carried people and cargo in and out on ferries, trains, ships, and planes, which landed at the busy Airdrome. The creation of the Naval Air Station in 1938 and World War II made Alameda a military town. The 1990s brought Alameda back to its first purpose, as a small town amongst big cities, its streets lined with graceful Victorians and with a diverse and lively population.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Greta Dutcher
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Topic / Theme
Public buildings
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Greta Dutcher and Stephen Rowland
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