| Summary: | Color print view of "Greetings From Alabama" with several attractions. Listing of numerous persons, places and things located around the state. Other listings include the state flag, the state flower and the state bird. Divided back postcard.Printed on front: 'Greetings From Alabama, Founder of Tuskegee Institute-Booker T. Washington, George W. Carver-World-Famed Tuskegee Scientist, Camellia-State Flower, Yellow Hammer- State Bird, State Flag, Wheeler Dam, Huntsville, Red Stone Arsenal, Florence, A & M College, Oakwood College, Birthplace of W. C. Handy, Daniel Payne College, Talladega College, Miles College, B'ham College, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Lafayette-Birthplace of Joe Louis, Ensley, Stillman College, Fairfield-Birthplace of Willie Mays-Great S. F. Giants Star, Tuskegee-Home of the Famed Tuskegee Institute, Exclusive Farm Homes, Montgomery-Birthplace of "Nat" King Cole, Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves Star, Selma University, Alabama State College, Ozark, Willie McCovey S.F. Giants Star, Dothan, Satchel Page-All-Time Star.' Printed on back: 'Greetings From Alabama, This map shows the Negro colleges and a few of the famous Negroes born in Alabama. (Dr. Carver and B. T. Washington are shown because they achieved their greatest fame in Ala. and because of their profound influence upon the state.) Jesse Owens, the track star; Percy Julian, the largest Negro manufacturer; Erskine Hawkins (composer of the musical hit "Tuxedo Junction") and many, many more famous Negroes who were born in Ala. aren't shown due to lack of space. Natural Color by Mike Roberts Berkley 2, Calif. - Published by Alabama Postcard Co., Bessemer, Alabama - C12377.'
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