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FOCUS of EXTINCT NEVER, DISTINCT FOREVER Almost any African American born before the middle years of the twentieth century has a provocative story to tell; a story which lends itself to a realistic understanding of the relationship between Black and Caucasian citizens of the United States of America. As such EXTINCT NEVER, DISTINCT FOREVER eliminates lamentation, castigation, criticism and prosecution to allow for introspection as each experience suggest deeper insight into the effects of habits and traditions upon race relations in the developing democracy of the U.S. Unlike the novel approach there is an allowance for verification and further exploration. It is the story of one ...

Family History of Loretta (Amann) Wagner Donald J. Wagner George F. Wagner Village of Neudorf

Have you ever wondered where the famous fighter pilot/test pilot Chuck Yeager was born? In this booklet, the author, a U.S. Air Force Cold War veteran, offers interesting photos (and short biographies) of everyone from actor Alan Alda (of M*A*S*H fame) to Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, Jr.)...to Tejano singer Selena (tragically murdered)... It's a brief but fascinating look at some of America's most famous people!

This volume has three sections; the first is an autobiographical account of Anna Beardsley Ashmun's life from her birth in 1883 to her marriage to Otis L. Linn in 1907. Sections II and III follow the genealogy of Anna's Ashmun and Beardsley roots from the arrival of both families in New England in the 1600s. The primary audience for the book is the descendants of Anna Ashmun and Otis L. Linn. The appendix for this book is published in a separate volume and is available at TheBookPatch bookstore.

“Full-Name Index to The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” is an essential tool for any family historian or genealogist with ancestors who lived in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma during the 1800s and 1900s. “The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” is a rich history of an area that would become and eventually did become Sequoyah County. Attention is given to the history of communities, churches, clubs and organizations, businesses, and schools. Probably the most fascinating portion of the book is the vast amount of family stories. The family stories of “The History of Sequoyah County 1828-1975” are written by various authors. Most of these authors were family members who provided deta ...

At the home of great aunt, Helen Kendall Cooke, a portrait hangs on a bedroom wall. It is large and has a presence that fills the room. My aunt laughed when she introduced me to the portrait telling me that she would hang a towel over it when her grandchild stayed in the house because he was frightened by it. “This, she said, is your great, great, great grandfather, Stephen Davies.” I should admit that I did have a moment when I sympathized with her grandson. There is no unkindness in the portrait’s face; it must be the seriousness of purpose in his eyes. There was a story in that face, of that I was certain, a story that gave it reason to hang in a home after more than ...

This book provides biographies of 27 great female jugglers of the past and includes almost 200 photos. Written by well-known juggling historian David Cain.

Contents: Thomas Sirls Terry, Sr Mary Ann Pulsipher Terry Mary Ann Terry Huntsman Adelia Terry Mackelprang Celestia Terry Hunt Alydia Terry Winsor Wilhelmina Terry Laub Almira Terry Harmon Lenora Terry Tullis Thomas Sirls Terry, Jr Susan Terry Lund Elizabeth Terry Woods Luther Murkins Terry Joseph Alma Terry Eliza Jane Pulsipher Terry Zera Pulsipher Terry Thomas Nelson Terry Eliza Jane Terry Wadsworth Aluna Terry Hunt Sarah Terry Wadsworth Josephine Terry Wadsworth Franklin Durmath Terry Eva Terry Lee Hannah Louisa Leavitt Terry Maud Terry Patten Mary Terry Bunker David Dudley Terry Jedediah Murkins Terry Edward Sirls Terry Exie Terry Blake New Materials: ...

I Called Him Daddy! By Stacey Nails Many children have dealt with parental molestation. They are left to deal with the sadness and confusion of being forced to live in a very dark confused place. Most of us endure being broken our entire lifetime. Here for the first time in my life, I share some very dark moments in detail, that I’ve never had the chance to speak about because no one asked. It’s not fair but it’s real. I ask that you take the time and ask your child(ren) questions. If you don’t, you won’t know until it’s too late.