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  • Chronological History from 1924 to 2024 of the Old Saybrook Fire Company No 1 Inc

    The chronological history of the Old Saybrook Fire Company No 1 Inc from newspapers, meeting minutes, town meetings, and correspondence. From the early start of a donated fire truck to the town and 33 Charter Members to over 80 volunteer firefighters serving in 2024. ... Leer más

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  • The Hartford Circus Fire

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  • The Well-Dressed Hobo

    The Many Wondrous Adventures of a Man Who Loves Trains

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    Series series Railroads Past and Present
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  • The Tragedy at the Loomis Street Crossing

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  • Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche

    Brief Stories of How Black People Lived, Worked, and Succeeded During Challenging Times

    This book describes experiences of Black people who lived throughout the Mississippi RiverBayou Lafourche Region of South Louisiana during the period 18751975. These writings cover four parishes (counties) including Saint James, Ascension, Assumption and Lafourche. This area of Louisiana is steeped in American history, beginning in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. The regions uniqueness is ... Leer más

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  • Gas Station Stories

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  • Remembering Greensboro

    de Jim Schlosser ...
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  • Ogden and Spencerport

    Series series Images of America
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  • New London Firefighting

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