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Memphis Tennessee Garrison: The Remarkable Story of a Black Appalachian Woman
Edited by Ancella Bickley and Lynda Ann Ewen Autographed by Professor Ewen |
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison, the daughter of former slaves, moved with
her family to McDowell County at an early age. She would become an
influential teacher, youth leader and political organizer. At the
height of the civil rights movement in the early sixties, she served
as vice president of the National Board of the NAACP. This book is
based on transcripts of interviews recorded in 1969. It is a rich,
rare, and compelling story, portraying African American life in
the coalfields' early days. The book's covers feature historical
photos of Filbert and Wilcoe. The text itself features eight additional
historical photos of the Gary area.
Contributed by: Lynda Ann Ewen |
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison: The Remarkable Story of a Black Appalachian Woman
Edited by Ancella Bickley and Lynda Ann Ewen Autographed by Professor Ewen |
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison, the daughter of former slaves, moved with
her family to McDowell County at an early age. She would become an
influential teacher, youth leader and political organizer. At the
height of the civil rights movement in the early sixties, she served
as vice president of the National Board of the NAACP. This book is
based on transcripts of interviews recorded in 1969. It is a rich,
rare, and compelling story, portraying African American life in
the coalfields' early days. The book's covers feature historical
photos of Filbert and Wilcoe. The text itself features eight additional
historical photos of the Gary area.
Contributed by: Lynda Ann Ewen |
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison: The Remarkable Story of a Black Appalachian Woman
Edited by Ancella Bickley and Lynda Ann Ewen Autographed by Dr. Bickley |
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Memphis Tennessee Garrison, the daughter of former slaves, moved with
her family to McDowell County at an early age. She would become an
influential teacher, youth leader and political organizer. At the
height of the civil rights movement in the early sixties, she served
as vice president of the National Board of the NAACP. This book is
based on transcripts of interviews recorded in 1969. It is a rich,
rare, and compelling story, portraying African American life in
the coalfields' early days. The book's covers feature historical
photos of Filbert and Wilcoe. The text itself features eight additional
historical photos of the Gary area.
Contributed by: Ancella Bickley |
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Life, Work and Rebellion in the Coalfields: The Southern West Virginia Miners, 1880-1922
by David Alan Corbin Autographed by the Author |
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During the pivotal period between 1880 and 1922 the southern West Virginia
coalfields saw two bloody and protracted strikes, the imposition of martial
law, the indictment of over 550 coal miners for insurrection and treason
and the largest armed conflict in US labor history--a week-long battle
between 20,000 coal miners and 5,000 state police, deputy sheriffs and
mine guards. In this very readable history David Alan Corbin ably
describes these breathtaking events and the lives of the miners who lived
and worked in the southern West Virginia coalfields during this period.
Contributed by: David Alan Corbin |
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Life, Work and Rebellion in the Coalfields: The Southern West Virginia Miners, 1880-1922
by David Alan Corbin Autographed by the Author |
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During the pivotal period between 1880 and 1922 the southern West Virginia
coalfields saw two bloody and protracted strikes, the imposition of martial
law, the indictment of over 550 coal miners for insurrection and treason
and the largest armed conflict in US labor history--a week-long battle
between 20,000 coal miners and 5,000 state police, deputy sheriffs and
mine guards. In this very readable history David Alan Corbin ably
describes these breathtaking events and the lives of the miners who lived
and worked in the southern West Virginia coalfields during this period.
Contributed by: David Alan Corbin |
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The West Virginia Mine Wars: An Anthology
edited by David Alan Corbin Autographed by Mr. Corbin |
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In this anthology, we hear, in their own words, from prominent and
not-so-prominent participants in the momentous events described in
Life, Work and Rebellion. Those featured include: Samuel
Gompers, Mother Jones, Frank Keeney, Fred Mooney, Sid Hatfield and
C. E. Lively.
Contributed by: David Alan Corbin |
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The West Virginia Mine Wars: An Anthology
edited by David Alan Corbin Autographed by Mr. Corbin |
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In this anthology, we hear, in their own words, from prominent and
not-so-prominent participants in the momentous events described in
Life, Work and Rebellion. Those featured include: Samuel
Gompers, Mother Jones, Frank Keeney, Fred Mooney, Sid Hatfield and
C. E. Lively.
Contributed by: David Alan Corbin |
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The Contrary Blues
by John Billheimer Autographed by Author |
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The city fathers of Contrary, in McDowell County, WV, have been pocketing federal funds for a bus system that exists on paper but not on the winding backcountry roads. When an auditor dies under mysterious circumstances, Department of Transportation inspector Owen Allison, a former county resident, is sent to investigate.
"The Contrary Blues is one of those rare mysteries that unfolds effortlessly as a novel. John Billheimer has a perfect ear for dialogue, and Owen Allison is an unpredictable yet engaging hero. I genuinely enjoyed spending time with the West Virginia characters and setting in this impressive debut." --Jeremia Healy Contributed by: John Billheimer |
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Highway Robbery
by John Billheimer Autographed by Author |
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In John Billheimer's second book, Owen Allison is called home to West Virginia by his mother, who is convinced that a skeleton unearthed by a road construction crew belongs to Owen's late father. Owen's brother George, the current highway commissioner, is battling alcohol, a failed marriage, local skulduggery and tomato-hurling environmentalists, one of whom is murdered alongside George's incriminating fingerprints. It seems a great many people in town are harboring skeletons in their closets, especially Owen's own family. He digs deep into the infrastructure of the past for answers to the mounting tradegies of the present--built on the cracked foundation of deception, lies, secrets and murder.
"A wonderful blend of numberous, superbly developed and often eccentric characters; wry, politically incorrect humor; surprises and suspense..." --Forbes Magazine Contributed by: John Billheimer |
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Coal, Class and Color: Blacks in Southern West Virginia, 1915-1932
Joe William Trotter, Jr. Autographed by Author |
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This book tells the vibrant story of the black communities that grew up
in the coalfields of McDowell and surrounding counties in southern
West Virginia. Joe William Trotter, the son of a coal miner, was born
in McDowell County and attended Excelsior High School. He
is now Professor of History, and Director of the Center for
African-American Urban Studies and the Economy at Carnegie Mellon
University.
The inscription on the title page reads as follows: 5/14/02 For flood victims in my home of McDowell County, West Virginia. Persevere. Joe W. Trotter. Contributed by: Joe William Trotter, Jr. |
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They Died for King Coal
by Lacy A. Dillon |
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This book details 57 mine disasters that took place within West Virginia between 1894 and 1980. These include the following disasters within McDowell County: Wilcoe 02/28/1905, Vivian Tidewater 07/05/1905 and 11/04/1905, King 03/28/1916, Carswell 07/18/1919 and 01/22/1941, Capels 05/13/1927 and 08/06/1948, Keystone 04/02/1928, Roderfield 11/30/1928. In each case, the author provides a brief description of the accident location and the accident itself. He also lists the names of those killed.
This book is out-of-print and very difficult to find. It is in near perfect condition. Contributed by: Lacy C. Dillon |
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The Coalwood Way
by Homer Hickam Autographed by the Author |
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The Coalwood Way is the second book in Homer's Coalwood trilogy.
The author autographed this book's title page. The title page also features a circular embossed seal that reads "Homer Hickam Rocket City USA". Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Torpedo Junction
by Homer Hickam Autographed by the Author |
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Torpedo Junction, Homer Hickam's first book, tells the story of America's war with the U-Boat along the eastern seaboard in the early days of WW II.
The author autographed this book's title page. The title page also features a circular embossed seal that reads "Homer Hickam Rocket City USA". Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Back to the Moon
by Homer Hickam Autographed by the Author |
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Back to the Moon is Homer Hickam's only novel to date. The space shuttle is hijacked, modified, and taken to the moon!
The author autographed this book's title page. The title page also features a circular embossed seal that reads "Homer Hickam Rocket City USA". Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Rocket Boys Audio Cassette
by Homer Hickam Autographed by the Author |
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The New York Times #1 bestseller on four audio cassettes. Homer signed the set box using a silver
sharpie.
Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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The Coalwood Way Audio Cassette
by Homer Hickam Autographed by the Author |
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The Coalwood Way is the second book in Homer's Coalwood trilogy.
This is a four audio cassette set. Homer signed the set box using a gold sharpie. Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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We Are Not Afraid
by Homer Hickam Autographed by Author |
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In this, his latest book, Homer draws upon his experiences in Coalwood to propose solutions to problems facing individuals and the nation in the wake of September 11.
Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Homer Hickam's Memoir, Rocket Boys
Autographed by the Author |
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Rocket Boys is the first of Homer Hickam's Coalwood Trilogy. The book was a New York Times #1 bestseller and launched the movie October Sky. The author signed and dated the title page.
Contributed by: David Waldron, GHS '78 |
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Homer Hickam's Memoir, October Sky
Autographed by the Author |
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This is the paperback version of Rocket Boys
The author autographed this book's title page. The title page also features a circular embossed seal that reads "Homer Hickam Rocket City USA". Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Homer Hickam's Memoir, Sky of Stone Autographed by the Author |
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Sky of Stone, is the third of Homer Hickam's memoirs set in
his boyhood home of Coalwood.
The author autographed this book's title page. The title page also features a circular embossed seal that reads "Homer Hickam Rocket City USA". Contributed by: Homer Hickam, BCHS |
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Homer Hickam's Memoir, Sky of Stone Autographed by the Author |
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Sky of Stone, is the third of Homer Hickam's memoirs set in
his boyhood home of Coalwood. The first, Rocket Boys
reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list and became
the acclaimed move, October Sky.
Contributed by: David Waldron, GHS '78 |
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Crozer Coal & Coke Company Scrip |
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This one cent coin was issued by Crozer Coal and Coke of Elkhorn.
Own a piece of McDowell County history! Contributed by: Doug Tolley, GHS '46 |
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Crozer Coal & Coke Company Scrip |
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This one cent coin was issued by Crozer Coal and Coke of Elkhorn.
Own a piece of McDowell County history! Contributed by: Doug Tolley, GHS '46 |
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