Black History… Book on Columbia lynching victims 26 Apr 2019 I've always thought there were many missing stories in the reports about the 1923 murder of James T. Scott when he was lynched based on an accusation of attempting to…
Black History… Six degrees of connection: Lucile H. Bluford 17 Jan 201921 Jan 2019 History is all about connections, change and, I hope, progress. Lucile H. Bluford isn't from Columbia, Missouri but she's connected to Columbia, Missouri. A book about this journalist, Black feminist…
Books… Missouri-Beverly Hillbillies connection 30 Jan 201829 Jan 2018 I love surprises and I love learning things about my adopted state Missouri. So imagine my delight when I learned about Missouri's connection to "The Beverly Hillbillies," the 1960s hit…
Books… Four surprising ways to peek inside historic homes 8 Apr 20148 Apr 2014 Getting a look inside a historic home can be a challenge. Few of us are willing to knock on someone's door and ask for a quick tour. But these four…
Books Columbia’s history – a new book by Warren Dalton, “Between the Columns” 16 Sep 201016 Sep 2010 Sometimes you can see into the past -- especially through books. Warren Dalton is putting out a new book called "Between the Columns." The deadline for ordering it is Sept. 30, 2011.…
