March 22, 2024
The critical questions of war facing the nation coincided with more personal dilemmas facing the Bankhead grandchildren Eugenia and Tallulah, who were enrolled at Fairmont Seminary as the nation girded… READ MORE
February 16, 2024
The University of Alabama Press proudly shines a light on the captivating life and literary legacy of Sara Haardt, a talented writer whose complex relationship with the South fueled her… READ MORE
January 12, 2024
Sara’s circle of friends in their neighborhood on the tree-shaded streets of Montgomery included Sara Haardt, born 1898; Zelda Sayre, born 1900; and Tallulah Bankhead, born 1902 and, along with… READ MORE
November 29, 2023
On this day, we pay homage to Louisa May Alcott, a literary luminary who wove tales of timeless charm and profound insight. Her most celebrated work, Little Women, stands as… READ MORE
October 25, 2023
In the ethereal realm of literary modernism, Willa Cather stands tall, her pen a beacon of innovation and insight. Yet, this visionary writer has often been relegated to the margins,… READ MORE
Unsung Heroes: Tuskegee University’s Crucial Role in Polio Vaccine Development
