Author Talk: Dr. Jim Day of University of Montevallo Discusses His Book "Diamonds in the Rough: A History of Alabama's Cahaba Coal Field"

Birmingham, Ala.—The Birmingham Public Library Archives Department invites you to join Dr. Jim Day as he discusses his book Diamonds in the Rough: A History of Alabama’s Cahaba Coal Fields. Dr. Day is a professor of History and Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Montevallo.

Dr. Day combines existing written sources with oral accounts and personal recollections, the monograph describes the numerous coal operations in this region—later overshadowed by the rise of the Birmingham District and the larger Warrior Field to the north.

If you are an avid history lover or just want to know more about the industrial history of Birmingham, then this talk is for you! If you have any questions about this event, please contact Connor Marullo at 205-226-3631 or connor.marullo@cobpl.org

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Event Details: 

• Title: Author Talk by Dr. Jim Day
• Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
• Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Location: Birmingham Public Library | 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Arrington Auditorium | Research Library, Fourth Floor
• Details: Join the Archives and Manuscripts Department for an Author Talk with Dr. Jim Day on his book Diamonds in the Rough: A History of Alabama's Coal Fields. This program is free and open to the public. The talk is held in the Arrington Auditorium, located in the Research Library on the fourth floor. Patrons can access the Research Library by entering the Central Library through the East Building, going up to its third floor, crossing the skywalk and following the corridor, and then going up one more floor of the Research Library. Contact Connor Marullo at 205-226-3631 or at connor.marullo@cobpl.org for more information. 

By Connor Marullo | Assistant Archivist, Archives & Manuscripts Department