Historic Photos of Birmingham

by James L. Baggett (Text by)

Overview

HISTORIC PHOTOS OF BIRMINGHAM captures the remarkable journey of this cultural city of the South, with still photography from the finest archives of city, state and private collections. Through the late 1800's, the roaring Twenties, two World Wars and into the modern era, Birmingham has continued to grow and prosper by maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens. With hundreds of archival photos reproduced in stunning duotone on heavy art paper, this book is the perfect addition to any historian's collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781683369110
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	06/01/2006
Series:	Historic Photos
Pages:	189
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

James L. Baggett is Head of the Department of Archives and Manuscripts at the Birmingham Public Library, and Archivist for the City of Birmingham.

A past president of the Society of Alabama Archivists and past Chair of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, he is the editor of three previous books, including A Woman of the Town: Louise Wooster, Birmingham's Magdalen.