Please mark your calendar to join Dr. Antoinette Harrell the author of Images of America "African Americans in Tangipahoa and St. Helena Parishes on November 5, at 6:30 at the Amite Library.
She will be joined by Monteral Harrell Climmons, Annie Lee Hurst, Glyniss Vernon Gordon, Dr. Kingsley B. Garrison, Mrs. Grace Walker Perry, and Earl Wheeler. They are the owners of a rich family photograph collection and they hold precious memories in their photograph collection. They decided to share it with others through this book.
Dr. Harrell will talk about the development of the book and the importance of preserving family images. Each contributor will briefly talk about their rich collection and why they felt compelled to contribute to the book.
The Louisiana Journeys: A Local History Series. Louisiana's history is a long and winding road. Take a trip as we reveal forgotten stories, influential people, and historic documents and photographs during this three-part presentation. For more information please visit the www.tangilibrary.com
The contributors will have on display some of their photographs from their collection. Several of the contributors inherited the images from a loved one who passed away and others are the original owners of the collection. We hope to see you there and please bring a friend.