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The “Robbery” at Hickory: Looking Again at a 1923 Account
In October 1923, a tragic incident in Hickory, Mississippi, left two people dead: Mrs. Kennedy and Arch Johnson Anderson. The newspaper account described it as…
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More Than a Name: Unpacking “Aunt” and the Complex Legacy of Southern Churches
When we read historical accounts of Black Americans, especially from the Jim Crow South, we often encounter seemingly quaint terms like “Aunt” or “Uncle” preceding…
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What Should a Typical Obituary Include? A Guide for Families and Historians
When someone we love passes away, one of the first written tributes created in their honor is the obituary. It may appear in a newspaper,…