Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
National Union Catalog
Past and Present of Greene County, Illinois
Author: Edward MinerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greene County (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
History of Greene County, Illinois: Its Past and Present, Containing a History of the County; Its Cities, Towns, Etc.; a Biographical Directory of Its
Author: Clement L. ClappPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015833371
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
Author: A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000
Author: Paul AddisonPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405141409
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themesand debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the SecondWorld War to the end of the century. Assesses the impact of the Second World War Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including thelegacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘specialrelationship’ with the United States, and integration withcontinental Europe Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness,immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and theimpact of the mass media Covers domestic politics and the economy Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historicalwriting on this period Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel futuredebate
Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps
Author: Kay RippelmeyerPublisher: SIU Press
ISBN: 0809385635
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Many recognize Giant City State Park as one of the premier recreation spots in southern Illinois, with its unspoiled forests, glorious rock formations, and famous sandstone lodge. But few know the park’s history or are aware of the remarkable men who struggled to build it. Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps: A History in Words and Pictures provides the first in-depth portrait of the park’s creation, drawing on rarely seen photos, local and national archival research, and interviews to present an intriguing chapter in Illinois history. Kay Rippelmeyer traces the geological history of the park, exploring the circumstances that led to the breathtaking scenery for which Giant City is so well known, and providing insightful background on and cultural history of the area surrounding the park. Rippelmeyer then outlines the effects of the Great Depression and the New Deal on southern Illinois, including relief efforts by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which began setting up camps at Giant City in 1933. The men of the CCC, most of them natives of southern and central Illinois, are brought to life through vividly detailed, descriptive prose and hundreds of black-and-white photographs that lavishly illustrate life in the two camps at the park. This fascinating book not only documents the men’s hard work—from the clearing of the first roads and building of stone bridges, park shelters, cabins, and hiking and bridle trails, to quarry work and the raising of the lodge’s famous columns—it also reveals the more personal side of life in the two camps at the park, covering topics ranging from education, sports, and recreation, to camp newspapers, and even misbehavior and discipline. Supplementing the photographs and narrative are engaging conversations with alumni and family members of the CCC, which give readers a rich oral history of life at Giant City in the 1930s. The book is further enhanced by maps, rosters of enrollees and officers, and a list of CCC camps in southern Illinois. The culmination of three decades of research, Giant City State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps provides the most intimate history ever of the park and its people, honoring one of Illinois’s most unforgettable places and the men who built it.
Railroad Gazette
Author: Chariot
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fraternal organizations
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The Breeder's Gazette
Author: Press Summary - Illinois Information Service
Author: Illinois Information ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 474
Book Description