(From the intro) Eight B-26 Marauder bombardment groups flew and fought from British soil from the late 1943 through October 1944. They then moved on to France with the advancing Allies, and a few of these became part of the army of occupation in Germany at the end of the war. The B-26 Marauder Historical Society is composed of the men who built, maintained and flew this controversial aircraft. They were called "The Marauder Men" who it is said "succeeded against impossible odds."

Town, Church, Business, Family and School history. Many photos included.

Many photos. Biographies of residents and history of the county

(From the Foreword) The Vermillion County Historical Society was organized in 1958, with the purpose-"to seek to collect and preserve articles and facts of historical interest and facts connected with the development of our county, and the State and the Territory of Indiana."

Description of Natchez flag, general history of Adams County, Mississippi, general overveiw of Natchez history, overview of businesses, organizations, churches as well as local residents bios. Many photos.

(From the Book Committee Page)Our heritage here in Alcorn County is one in which we can be proud. Through pictures we have tried to capture it from its beginning in 1870 to the present.

(From the Preface) The Jackson Heritage Association is proud to offer this book as a sampling of the history of Jackson, the surrounding area, and the families that have had a part in making this county such a great place to live...Many more volumes could be written on the history of the towns, government, roads, and buildings of Cape Girardeau County; however, we wish to emphasize that this book is by, about, and for, the families of the area.

(from the interior) Since the beginning of the United States Navy, eight ships have proudly carried the name Hornet. Although little detail is known about the exploits and missions of the early Hornets, available information and accounts acknowledge them as some of the most distinguished fighting ships in American Naval History.

(From the front matter in book) The group ...got the history book project going in October 1989. Kenneth J. Reeve drew the logo and several maps contained in this book. Helen Reeve assisted 70 people with putting together their family history. Cleora Morgon made the sketch of the Parsley home on the cover of our first brochure to inform Brown County about this book project. Front and back inside cover done by George Bredewater.

(From the Preface) This book on the history of Farmington represents more than two and a half years of work by the staff of the Farmington Public Library and a committee of volunteers. To make it easier for the reader to find specific pieces of information, we have divided the book into chapters, the last of which focuses on family histories.