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MARY BRASWELL: Looking Back at National Library Week, first observed in 1958

HISTORY: In the mid-1950s, Americans were spending less on books, more on radios, TV and musical instruments.

MARY BRASWELL: Looking Back at April 1914

HISTORY: News around Albany included railroad plans for a new steel bridge to span the Flint River

ALBANY BIRTHS: March 21-28, 2016

MARY BRASWELL: Looking Back at how springtime brings new life to the world

HISTORY: Christians celebrate a new life through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter.

ALBANY BIRTHS: March 13 -21, 2016

ALBANY BIRTHS: March 6 – 14, 2016

MARY BRASWELL: Looking back at some observations on just what makes people happy

HISTORY: Some people seem to always be happy, others not so much

MARY BRASWELL: Albany and Dougherty County ladies met to organize a League of Women voters in March 1932.

LOOKING BACK: In 1932, America was in the throes of the Great Depression

ALBANY BIRTHS: Feb. 21-March 6, 2016

MARY BRASWELL: Looking back at news from across the years.

HISTORY: Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox was the guest speaker at Fitzgerald’s very first rattlesnake roundup in 1973.