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Shephard, Phyllis Theresa.WAV
Phyllis Theresa Shepherd describes her numerous visits to Rosedale to see her two sets of grandparents, who lived across the street from one another. She speaks of her time within the community, the churches in the neighborhood and the changes she…

Jerald, Josephine.mp3
Josephine Jerald details her life in Rosedale, Alabama and the changes she has seen within the community over time.

Pullom, Harriet Hall.mp3
Harriet Hall Pullom narrates her experience living in Rosedale "90%" of her life. She recalls childhood memories of the area and speaks of her current living situation in the neighborhood. She speaks about her intense love for her community, the…

Smith, Anna Marie.mp3
Anna Marie Smith recalls her childhood in Rosedale, attending the Rosedale School and the process of integration in 1969; additionally, she describes the various influential figures of the neighborhood. She speaks of the churches, the culture of the…

Marlene Burnett Interview
Marlene Burnett describes growing up in Rosedale and living there as an adult. She shares her memories about Spring Park, the Lee Community Center and the Montgomery's store. Marlene also describes her feelings regarding Homewood City Council…

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Color photograph of Rosedale residents at Lee Community Center.

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A deed to land in Rosedale from 1906.

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Fannie Ellis, Gertrude Mencer and Hattie White in Bethel A.M.E Church in 1963. Gertrude Mencer was an educator and was taught by Booker T. Washington at the Tuskegee Institute.

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Photograph of Monroe and Elmira Shepherd taken in 1927 after they settled in Rosedale to make a home for their family.

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Booklet created to describe and detail the history of the Rosedale School from the period 1895-1969.
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