Local Histories
ITEM #81 History of Whynot, Mississippi, Vol. I
By Jim Dawson. This history covers the community from its early days in the 1840's (old Whynot), delves into how Whynot got its name, and covers school, churches and early settlers. Included are a general history, boyhood memories of the writer, and other information, as well as pictures. 136 pgs + index
$
20.00
ITEM #82 History of Whynot, Mississippi, Vol. II
By Jim Dawson. This volume covers families of Whynot, both early and later arrivals. Some 100 families covered, some very briefly, and some quite extensively. The author explores the connections of many families and follows them through humorous episodes as well as times of sadness and grief. The two-volume history is the product of four years' research. 330 pgs + index
$
25.00
ITEM #83 History of Pine Springs, Lauderdale County, MS.
By Mary Ellen White. Covers the first 100 years of the Pine Springs Community, and includes numerous photos. The author spent five years in the preparation of this excellent narrative. It offers information on the families of Pine Springs, general history, school matters, churches, and much more. 292 pgs
$
25.00
ITEM #84 History of Daleville
By Patricia L. Davis. Gives early history, land, school, churches and general history (with pictures). 156 pgs
$
10.00
ITEM #85 History of Whynot High School
By Jim Dawson. Numerous photos. 88 pgs
$
12.00
ITEM #98 Now As I Remember.
Collection of oral interviews by Meridian Community College Students of local people's memories of growing up in the depression era, and the civil rights activities of the 1960's.
$
15.00
ITEM #300 Paths to the Past.
An overview, narrative of Lauderdale County, a collaborative effort of columnist Nan Fairley & Jim Dawson. The publication features more than 150 photographs of historic interest, as well as maps, drawings, and more. Hardbound
$30.00
$25.00
ITEM #310 Welch Journal.
The journal of Dr. Jacob Perry Welch of Alamucha, Lauderdale County, MS. Farm and family history, observations concerning Confederate and Union activities in the area during the Civil War. 143 pgs
$
12.00
ITEM #153. History of Key Field: The War Years, 1939-46, Meridian, Mississippi. Compiled by CMSgt Ravis Lindsey Keene (Retired).
Abstracted Articles from “The Meridian Star” about Key Field Base During World War II
$
20.00
Item #316 Windows to Our Past. Collinsville, Martin & Schamberville Communities.
A collected history of the area from families, businesses, and churches. 406 pages + Index and an Addendum on the Mayatt Family that is not included in the index.
$
25.00
ITEM #402 Bits and Pieces. Studies in Lauderdale County Lore
By Jim Dawson, on Old Magnolia, Old Marion, the Confederate Orphans' Home at Lauderdale, the Vance's, Aunt Muggie Warbington, and the Marion Riot of 1881. 74 pgs
$
12.00
ITEM #403 Dixie Highway High School
A history compiled by Jim Dawson. Many of those who had ties to the county's first brick school brought out old treasured photos of teachers and students, to share with friends through publication of this volume, which also reprints extracts from "A Girl Graduate's Journal of 1929." 50 pgs
$
10.00
ITEM #405 Golden Era Homes of Meridian.
Focuses on six real estate properties where the movers and shakers spent the leisure hours and raised their families. 60 pgs
$
15.00
Item #415 A History of Lauderdale Springs.
By Betty Lawrence, and expanded by Thomas U. Lawrence. Gives information regarding the resort, orphanages, and cemeteries located in Lauderdale Springs, Mississippi. 198 pgs.
$
15.00
Item #443 Lauderdale: Mississippi’s Empire County Volume 1.
By Fred Edmiston. The saga of Lauderdale County’s early settlers from through the War Between the States. 1830-1865. 421 pages.
$
25.00
Item #444 Meridian, Mississippi: People and Events during World War II (1939-1945).
By Fred Edmiston. The story of Meridian before America’s entry into World War II until 1945. Contains many recollections of the Author. An Excellent local history. 328 pages.
$
25.00
Item #277 James Hamilton Keeton and His Planes
A short biography of James Hamilton Keeton, the pilot who flew the
second Curtiss Robin Airplane that brought fuel to the "Ole Miss" during
the Key Brothers Endurance Flight of 1935. (Released May 2010)
$
8.00
Item #459 LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI’S EMPIRE COUNTY Volume 2: From Defeat to Prosperity, 1865 to 1900. by Fred W. Edmiston
An amazing followup to LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI’S EMPIRE COUNTY Volume 1 by Fred W. Edmiston.
This second volume resumes in 1865 at the end of the War Between the States and brings us to 1900. NOW INDEXED!
This second volume resumes in 1865 at the end of the War Between the States and brings us to 1900. NOW INDEXED!
$
30.00
