Welcome to the Appendix, where you can find news about recent articles and my miscellaneous writings that have not been published.
Stay turned for future posts, or use the subscribe button below to find out when new content is posted.
Recent Posts
-
Trip Photos – Poplar Forest
On July 13, I visited Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. While Monticello was his primary residence, due to his fame, Jefferson realized the need for a home away from home. In many ways, the architecture resembles Jefferson’s earlier design for Monticello. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of…
-
Trip Photos – University of Virginia
During the week of July 8, I attended a Rare Book School course at the University of Virginia. During the week, I took many photos of the campus. Some of the highlights are featured below. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. During…
-
Trip Photos – Monticello
On July 7, I visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. I took hundreds of photos, the best of which can be found below. I originally posted these on my Archive of the Past social media site. The starting point at Monticello is the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. There…
-
Examining the American Revolution
In honor of Independence Day, I wanted to share several recommendations from books I have read on early American history. Some are military histories of the American Revolution, others discuss politics in the era of the Founding Fathers, and still others focus on colonial society. I tried to limit the…
-
Trip Photos – Bolton
On July 1, I got to tour Bolton, a neighborhood north of Atlanta that was once its own independent community. These photos were originally posted on my Peach State Past social media site. Special thanks to Larry Davis for showing me around this area! Right in the heart of Bolton…
-
Trip Photos – Decatur
The following photos were taken on a research trip to the DeKalb History Center on June 27. They were originally posted on my social media site Peach State Past. The DeKalb County History Center is housed inside the historic 1898 courthouse. The building suffered a major fire in 1916 but…
-
Collection Highlight: Coronation Mugs
Recently, I was able to acquire several commemorative coronation mugs stretching from 1902 to 1953. Except for Charles III, these mugs represent every British monarch since Queen Victoria. The three more recent mugs were family pieces, while the earliest two came from eBay. Edward VII The first of these mugs…
-
Theodore Roosevelt and Nature
Many who know me well know I have a fascination with Theodore Roosevelt. Nature and the environment played a significant role in the persona of the “Bull Moose,” and he was always proud of his adventures across the globe. I have read several books on Roosevelt and nature, and each…
-
New Article: Mirages of Colonial Spain
My latest article can be found in the Summer 2024 edition of Georgia Backroads magazine. Titled “Mirages of Colonial Spain,” it tells the story of the forgotten Spanish missions of Georgia and the parks created in the 1930s to preserve their history. Information about purchasing this edition of the magazine…
-
Solving a Mystery: Gilded Age Vacation Photos
These photos from my collection were taken using a Pocket Kodak, a camera produced between 1895 and 1905. While the location of the photos was initially unidentified, there were several clues that solved the mystery. In the back of the first photo, a large Gilded Age beach resort can be…
-
The VOC and the Rise of the Modern Corporation
This paper on the Dutch East India Company (or VOC) was written for a high school-level World History class.
-
Ages of Contradictions
The following paper was written for a class at the Timothy Ministry, a homeschool co-op in Woodstock, Georgia. The version below was published in the Timothy Ministry History Club Journal in 2023, a project where I served as editor. The homework question that prompted the paper was: “How did the…
-
Kennesaw First Baptist Church
The article below was written for Around Kennesaw magazine, but the magazine closed before it could be published. It is about the history of Kennesaw First Baptist Church. It was intended to be a companion to a June 2022 on Kennesaw United Methodist Church. ~~~ In 1877, Rev. J. A. McMurray and…
-
Veterans of Kennesaw
The article below was written for Around Kennesaw magazine, but the magazine closed before it could be published. It is about the veterans of Kennesaw, and was planned to be released around Veterans Day 2023. ~~~ In honor of Veterans Day, I wanted to share the stories of a series of veterans…
-
The Bishop and the Resort
The article below was written for Around Kennesaw magazine, but I ultimately decided to go in a different direction for that month’s article. It tells the story of Bishop Henry McNeal Turner’s connections to Kennesaw and the nearby forgotten African American summer resort. If you are interested in more information…
Subscribe
Enter your email below to receive updates.
Andrew J. Bramlett 