2005.36.122: Jeannie to Louisa Young, 22 May 1859
1859; Charleston; South Carolina; Jeannie; Calhoun family; Family; Emotions; Sickness; Homesickness; Social Relations; Entertainment
This letter expresses pain and disappointment related to the “very long time” since receiving a letter. Jeannie compares the love to a son to her love for Louisa. The letter also discusses the social life of Charleston, South Carolina.
Jeannie
P.M.B. Young Collection, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
22 May 1858
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.146: Louisa Young to P.M.B. Young, 1857 June 16
1857; Walnut Grove; Robert Young; Dr. Hart; West Point; New York; Social Relations; Entertainment; Colonel Watts; P.M.B. Young; Louisa Young; family affairs; military training; cadet life
This letter from sister Louisa expresses how much she misses Pierce. She discusses a visit from Robert that went well. Louisa also expresses her pleasure at Pierce's bright future by complimenting his position at West Point. Louisa mentions a wedding she attended and how everyone in attendance asked about Pierce.
Louisa Young
P.M.B. Young Collection; Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1857 June 16
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
2005.36.301: Fannie writing to her friend (Elizabeth Caroline?), 1860 March 24
1860; Thomasville; Georgia; Walnut Grove; Entertainment; Sallie; Mary F. Bryan, Social conditions; Social relations; Sister; Mary Ann; Gardening; Health; Weather; P.M.B. Young
A letter from Fannie that discusses the gardens of Walnut Grove and also the conditions of Fannie's family.
Fannie
P.M.B. Young, Bartow History Museum
Bartow History Museum
Auburn University
1860 March 24
Peter R. Thomas Jr.
Auburn University
Bartow History Museum
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English
Manuscript
Arts Alive Festival
Festival; Arts; Culture; Florence, AL
Since 1986, the city of Florence has hosted an annual two day festival dedicated to highlighting the local area’s rich art culture known as Arts Alive. Each year, the event has is organized through the hard work and efforts of a volunteer committee. During the event local, regional, and national acclaimed artists set up booths at Wilson Park and the Kennedy Douglas Center for the Arts in downtown Florence.The festival does not focus on one particular style of art. Instead, the festival showcases artworks from various categories—painting, stained glass, jewelry, sculpture, pottery, fiber art, needle work, photography, music, and more. One local artists claimed that the festival is both unique and important for the artist and community because provides the two different spheres an “opportunity to meet and talk.” In addition, the festival stresses the importance of art among the younger generation with the inclusion of a dedicated area for children artwork. Overall, the admission is free and the art is beautiful.
Jesse Brock, University of North Alabama
Text:
Arts Alive Alabama, “Information,” Arts Alive, www.alabamaartsalive.com/information (accessed May 2, 2015).
“Arts are Alive: Annual Festival Returns to Downtown,” Times Daily, May 12, 2014.
“This Year The Arts Live,” Courier Journal, April 22, 2015.
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
1986-present
file
Lee County Gathering
Lee County, AL; Loachapoka, AL; Festival; Lee County Historical Society
Annual festival organized by Lee County Historical Society celebrating old-time music, storytelling, dance, food, and crafts.
http://www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org/leecountygathering/main.html
Keith S. Hebert
Lee County Historical Society
Alabama Cultural Resource Survey
2015-4-28
Keith S. Hebert
JPEG and Text
English
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