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- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 5 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- June 1956-August 1956
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 5 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 6 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- October 1956-April 1957
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 6 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- "1964 Civil Rights Bill... Its Pattern... Its Architects" - Some of those opposed to civil rights during the 1960s tried to discredit the movement and its leaders. The Alabama Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace produced this document to expose potential communist threats. This brochure spoke out against the 1964 Civil Rights Bill as a threat to America and the American way of life.
- 1964
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"1964 Civil Rights Bill... Its Pattern... Its Architects"
Some of those opposed to civil rights during the 1960s tried to discredit the movement and its leaders. The Alabama Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace produced this document to expose potential communist threats. This brochure spoke out against the 1964 Civil Rights Bill as a threat to America and the American way of life.
- Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton - The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- 1946-1957
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Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton
The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton, 1945-1957 - The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- 1945-1957
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Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton, 1945-1957
The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- George Wallace Campaign Button,1972-1976 - George Wallace, Alabama's segregationist governor, attempted to win the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972 and 1976. Wallace, the American Independent Party's presidential candidate in 1968, made a strong showing in 1972 but an assassination attempt that left the candidate paralyzed effectively ended his candidacy. In 1976, Wallace could not gain traction against another southern governor -- and eventually winner -- Jimmy Carter.
- 1972-1976
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George Wallace Campaign Button,1972-1976
George Wallace, Alabama's segregationist governor, attempted to win the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972 and 1976. Wallace, the American Independent Party's presidential candidate in 1968, made a strong showing in 1972 but an assassination attempt that left the candidate paralyzed effectively ended his candidacy. In 1976, Wallace could not gain traction against another southern governor -- and eventually winner -- Jimmy Carter.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 2 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- February 01, 1956
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 2 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 3 of 6) - These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- March 01, 1956
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Scrapbook, November 1955 - April 1957 (Part 3 of 6)
These newspaper articles come from a scrapbook of newspaper clippings saved by Charles "Homer" Cummings, a Montgomery City bus lines manager. Together, these articles recount the story of the 381-day Montgomery bus boycott that was inspired by the arrest of Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her bus seat to a white man despite existing segregation laws.
- Alabama "Heart of Dixie" License Plate, 1955 - Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- 1955
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Alabama "Heart of Dixie" License Plate, 1955
Early state-issued license plates were made of porcelain-coated iron. Later, states stamped tin, steel, or even copper to make plates. During the Second World War several states used fiberboard. Plate colors varied and some states added symbols, mottoes, or other design elements. Today, states use reflective sheeting to coat a standard-sized aluminum blank which is then stamped and decorated.
- Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton - The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.
- 1946-1957
- Collections - Artifact
Foremost Dairies, Inc. Orangeade Carton
The quest for a shatter-proof milk container prompted John Van Wormer to patent a paper carton in 1915. Many processors and distributors continued to use breakable glass bottles, but, after 1937, mechanized production made the disposable, wax-coated folded cartons inexpensive and indispensable liquid containers. The iconic design, a box with a gable-end top with a pouring or drinking spout, remains the industry standard today.