Thebes Illinois: Echoes of the Past:Primary History 1900-1935 Primary News 1930-35

by Tess D. Hazel-Ford

Overview

A compiled summary of Thebes, Illinois history from 1900-1935 and biographical summaries of families that lived in Thebes during the 1930 Federal Census. Maps of the region, plat maps of the Thebes precinct, history of the railroad bridge, including casualties, courthouse, schools, news articles from the Cairo Evening Citizen from the period of 1930-1935. Included are excerpts from the diaries of Celestia Sowders-Hazel who was born and raised in Thebes, leaving there in 1935. Several individuals shared stories of their ancestors who lived during this period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798369233191
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/17/2023
Edition description:	History Thebes Illinois 1900-1935 ed.
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	81,799
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Dr. Ford is a native of Ware, Illinois. Both of her parents were born and raised in Thebes, Illinois. She lives in De Soto, Illinois, is retired from health care administration. She is a Registered Nurse and holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation and a Doctoral degree in Health Education.

Brother, Archie G. Hazel lives in Jonesboro, Illinois and is a retired building contractor. He contributed some of the news articles and served as editor for the book.

Evelyn Holshouser-Caldwell lives near Thebes and served as content editor.