Glossary

W : 65 Terms

• W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum, and Library
  The W. C. Handy Birthplace, Museum and Library, in Florence, Lauderdale County, was established to celebrate...
• Wallace Wade
  Wallace Wade (1892-1986) is considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of college football....
• Ann Waldron
  Author Ann Waldron (1924-2010) wrote in a number of genres, including children's books, biographies,...
• Jimmy Wales
  Huntsville native Jimmy Wales (1966- ) is the founder of the Internet Web site Wikipedia, a groundbreaking...
• Walker County
  The city of Jasper in Walker County was the childhood home of actor George Lindsey, best known for his...
• Fred "Dixie" Walker and Harry Walker
  Fred (1910-1982) and Harry Walker (1916-1999), who resided for most of their lives in and around Birmingham...
• John Augustus Walker
  John Augustus Walker (1901-1967) was a Mobile artist best known for the murals he painted for the federal...
• John Williams Walker
  Few persons have played a more significant role in early Alabama history than John Williams Walker (1783-1823)....
• Leroy Pope Walker
  Leroy Pope Walker (1817-1884) was a member of one of the most politically powerful families in early...
• Margaret Walker
  Margaret Walker (1915-1998) was an acclaimed poet and novelist as well as a highly respected educator...