This section gives information from Doctor Thomas G. Holmes, "about the Kemper Party in Alabama in 1810 and other things." Reuben Kemper had attempted to occupy Mobile, which was then under the control of Spain.
This section gives information from Mr. Byrne about the death of his father, who was killed by Indians at his home in 1814; it also discusses Reuben Kemper, who had attempted to occupy Mobile in 1810 while it was still under the control of Spain.
Craig was a captain of a Tennessee volunteer company, Jackson's Army, in the War of 1812, and he later served at Fort Claiborne, Alabama in the Creek and Seminole Wars. The scrapbook contains letters, inventories, military orders, accounts, muster...
The certificate declares that the recipient "is a full Captain of the gangplank off-board the USS Alabama and is no longer a cotton-picking landlubber."
This article announces the reversal of a 1925 indictment against Boykin, when he was charged with bribery of a federal agent during a Prohibition scandal in Mobile.
Crowd gathered on a street in Mobile, County, Alabama, while men are putting out a fire in the background. The postmark date on the back of this postcard is May 26, 1919.
"One of Mobile's glorious azaleas - the most concentrated mass of brilliant color to be seen anywhere. In bloom in Mobile and environs in February and March."
"'Mobile Infirmary.' One of Mobile's fine infirmaries. It is built in such a way that every room receives the rays of sunshine at some time during the day."
"Claiborne at Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602. Crypt Chapel - located beneath the sanctuary is notable for its Crucifixion mosaic and altar of Sicilian jasper. Burial vaults contain four former Bishops of Mobile: Michael Portier, d. 1859;...
"Claiborne at Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602. Cornerstone placed, 1835; consecrated for worship 1850; twin towers completed in the 1890's. The edifice serves a congregation formally organized in 1704 making it the mother church of Alabama...
"Claiborne at Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602. Parish founded 1704. Interior as seen from the choir loft. Altar and tabernacle are centered in the sanctuary under a bronze representation of the Risen Christ; flanked by the pulpit (right) and...
"This is Mobile's most handsome building; it occupies a space of 116x160 feet. Construction work was begun August, 1914, and completed September, 1916. Is two stories high and fireproof, exterior is Alabama white marble, while the screen work,...
"Mobile and Mardi Gras are made for each other! In fact the first New World's Mardi Gras celebration was held in Mobile. A full week of colorful, exciting parades and balls are found throughout the city during the celebration week held every year...