History of wylam, in tynedale and northumberland map and. The material in this collection was compiled by librarians at the wylam branch library of the birmingham public library. List of books and articles about alabama history online. The earliest reference to wylam is in a record of 1158 that records that the settlement belonged to the priory at tynemouth. Report errors and broken links or send suggestions for new listings here. Alabama online historical newspapers online historical. Wylam is situated in the tyne valley within the county of northumberland. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the book s organization is both chronological and topical.
Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. Learn alabama history with these 64 childrens books. Wylam, alabama, to the west of birmingham, originated as a mining town housing employees of the nearby coal mines and steel mills. The first half of this collection contains materials recounting the history of several institutions and churches in the wylam community. Wylam elementary school located in birmingham, alabama al. For a general overview of the librarys collection on a specific topic, use keywords or phrases such as a subject or topic. In 1912, when tci stopped using convict labor, industrial management had already realized that. If the book is known, use either the title or author search. Alabama photographs and pictures collection add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection students in front of the school building at wylam in jefferson county, alabama. Books, both print and online, are found through the librarys online catalog. Alabama genealogical society, co samford university library, ags depository and headquarters, 800 lakeshore drive, p.
With an estimated 2018 population of 209,880, it is the most populous city in alabama. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the books organization is both chronological and topical. The second half is devoted to material relating to world war ii. Wylam, alabama was an area that had come about because the tennessee coal iron and railroad company.
History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography. If youre in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. The branch was housed in several locations before moving to its present site in 1962. Family hour will be held friday, april 6, 2018 from 7. Our genealogy helper will help you find information and records related to wylam jefferson county, state of alabama and the surrounding counties. Expand your research by checking out the alabama online historical directories here. Fort mcclellan, alabama august 30, 1955newnan guardsman of company c, 122nd infantry provide instructions in landmine emplacement. It lies mainly on the n side of the river, partly on the s side. The birmingham public library provided me with a brief history its all the information they have on docena. The wylam family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1861 and 1920. Alabama yearbooks features the largest online collection of old and new college yearbooks, university yearbooks, high school yearbooks, middle school yearbooks, military yearbooks and naval cruise books on the internet millions of high resolution high school yearbook pictures, college yearbook pictures, middle school yearbook. See more ideas about alabama, history and social studies.
It lies approximately kilometres 8 miles to the west of newcastle upon tyne. Wylam elementary school birmingham, alabama al greatschools. A thorough, balanced compilation, this book is the first comprehensive annotated bibliography on alabama since 1898. Students in front of the school building at wylam in. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described wylam like this. It corresponds with the historical mining community of wylam, which was an incorporated city from 1900 until it was annexed into greater birmingham in 1910. Warren bone obituary birmingham, al the birmingham news. His family lived in florida so we traveled by train to see them often.
This listing was created on jan 1, 2005 and was last modified on mar. This edition, updated to celebrate the states bicentennial year, offers a detailed survey of the colorful, dramatic, and often controversial turns in alabamas evolution. Since wylam is located within the city of birmingham, all of the census and demographic data for residents of wylam are included as part of the information reported for city of birmingham in the profile tab above. The history of a deep south state, bicentennial edition is a comprehensive narrative account of the state from its earliest days to the present. Wylam, alabama was an area that had come about because the tennessee coal iron and railroad company had opened up a couple of coal mines in the vicinity. Mike moore, al sullivan, a longtime friend, mary moore, his mother, and kennetha moore, his wife. This was about 28% of all the recorded wylam s in the usa. Fairfield steel works the city now known as fairfield was a planned company. Wylam is a former coalmining community, later an incorporated town, and now a neighborhood of western birmingham.
Choose from 500 different sets of 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history flashcards on quizlet. Funeral services will be held saturday, april 7, 2018 at 11. The elevation of wylam is 656 feet above mean sea level. Wylam winter tales is a notforprofit arts and culture festival held in the village every januaryfebruary. Apr 06, 2018 funeral services will be held saturday, april 7, 2018 at 11. The obituary was featured in the birmingham news on may 15, 2019. The thenunnamed community was established with the opening of the tennessee coal iron and railroad companys number one and number two mines in 1886. The wylam neighborhood is a neighborhood in birminghams ensley community. It is bordered by tennessee n, georgia e, florida and the gulf of mexico s, and mississippi w. Subscribe to my blog to get updates about this website. Wylam is in the parliamentary constituency of hexham. The department of education unveiled the first book celebrating 200 years of alabama african american history. Birmingham terminal station was such a great place.
Birmingham public library archives department birmingham public library. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my. The news had gotten around that an automobile was going to be coming through wylam on a certain day. History once an industrial workplace with collieries and an ironworks, it is now a commuting village for newcastle upon tyne and hexham, served by the newcastle and carlisle railway. Bicentennial black history month book unveiled wbrc fox6 news. Alabama history civil war, 18611865 societies, etc. The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of jefferson county. Evera stevenson passed away in birmingham, alabama. When they opened three more mines, the company began advertising for miners in europe, attracting. Birmingham is the seat of jefferson county, alabamas most populous and fifth largest county. Four authors provide an interdisciplinary approach representing the fields of history, geography, political science, literature, american studies, and library science. By 1912, these mines had become the largest employers and producers in the district, eclipsing earlier mining operations at pratt city, wylam and the blue creek fields.
Weve created the following list to keep track of the documents we found useful in adding to our knowledge about wylam. Books history libguides at university of alabama huntsville. Poetry by minnie bruce pratt, the american revolution. When we do, well find a fact here or a snippet there. Alabama department of archives and history, search our. State publications, the alabama historical quarterly, the alabama official and statistical register, and the history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography are in separate collections. It later became part of the city of ensley and in 1910 was incorporated into the city of birmingham. It features a week of varied events including music, storytelling, film, crafts and history at venues. Minutes of the 48th annual convention, alabama division, children of the confederacy, holiday inn, florence, alabama, june 1921, 1970, by children of the confederacy alabama division multiple formats at. Early history of the wylam community, west of birmingham, alabama. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m. The most wylam families were found in the uk in 1891. Wylam, alabama al encased cent penny tok 1966 fairfield high school yearbook fairfield, wylam alabama annual cotswold cover 1975 railways rare wylam post mark.
It is located about 41 miles km to the southwest of wylam and has a population of 101,000 people. Moores home in the wylam community of birmingham, alabama. It is extracted from marjorie whites book, the birmingham district. Development of coal mines at docena, edgewater and bayview began in 1908 and continued through world war i. Pennsylvania had the highest population of wylam families in 1880.
The obituary was featured in the birmingham news on. In 1880 there were 11 wylam families living in pennsylvania. Martha carruba passed away on october 7, 2019 in wylam, alabama. Funeral home services for evera are being provided by arrington funeral home inc. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books. We rode the city of miami, the seminole, the dixie flyer, the humming bird, and the south wind. Learn 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history with free interactive flashcards. Wylam, a township, with a village, in ovingham parish, northumberland and. Several times, during wwii, i recall, some were pulled by steam. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, volume 4 history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, mrs.
While our initial data about wylam came from various goverment sources, we have found mention of wylam in old books and maps. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. This was about 28% of all the recorded wylams in the usa. Well illustrated with halftones of vintage historical photos depicting early scenes and people like consolidated mercantile company, the wylam volunteer fire department, joseph tamburello, the wylam soccer team, the wylam methodist church founded in 1888, tcis no. Wylam branch wylam history files, 18981967 background. A 25yearold birmingham man was charged with capital murder in the june 19 shooting death of marco tyler, 28, birmingham police announced late tuesday night. I also have one of those they were going to discard in st. Wylam populated place profile jefferson county, alabama data. Although political, military, and socioeconomic history are well represented, numerous entries on. The largest community within a 50 mile 80 km radius is birmingham. Augustine fl you will see pavers from graves brickyard, birmingham.
The area surrounding the village is officially known as wylam civil parish. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. I also spent a lot of time at wylam armory playing basketball and volleyball at wylam armory behind miss annie dejohns store. Were an independent nonprofit that provides parents with indepth school quality information.
Alabama has changed greatly over the past 100 years. Funeral home services for martha are being provided by kirkseys mortuary. Wylam is a former coalmining community, later an incorporated town, and now a neighborhood of western birmingham the thenunnamed community was established with the opening of the tennessee coal iron and railroad companys number one and number two mines in 1886. I loved to go there with my father who was a railroad man. As of 2018, the birminghamhoover metropolitan statistical area had a population of. I have a firebrick stamped wylam from wylam school.