In 1923 Alpha Phi counted twenty-six installed chapters, twenty-five of which were still active. In its mid-years, eighty-three new chapters were added. The Fraternity that began with its Original Ten had 4,932 initiated members by 1922; by 1972 the number rose to 55,337. Volume II of Alpha Phi’s history explores the forces and faces that […]
Steele County in the Civil War
More than 700 soldiers who served in the American Civil War called Steele County, Minnesota “home.” Most were young, some too young to volunteer at age 15, and a few were older, in their forties. They held every rank, from private to general, but most of them were privates. Some were wounded in battle, some […]
Captured Moments
Can you imagine what life will be like in 175 years, when someone pulls this dusty book off a shelf and flips through its pages? We will never know. In pictures, maps, and words, we have Captured Moments of the first 175 years of Moultrie County history (and before) that led us to today. Through […]
Becoming Eagan • The Making of a Community 1972–2010
Becoming Eagan is the story of how a tiny township emerged to become a nationally recognized city and Minnesota’s 8th largest community; Before the Minnesota Vikings football team moved here, before Eagan became a major location for corporations and retail, this book is the prequel—in photos and personal accounts—of the decisions and actions that helped […]
Kool-Aid: Discover the Dream
“Hey! Kool-Aid!” Most everyone knows this famous phrase summons a jovial red pitcher known as the Kool-Aid Man, who first burst onto the scene in 1975. Less well known is the fact that this sweet soft drink was created in 1927 and didn’t always seem destined for success. Kool-Aid: Discover the Dreamexplores the journey of […]
Preserving American Club Histories
What started as a vision has become a reality. Now is the time for your club to honor this accomplishment.The Donning Company is one of America’s leading publishers of club histories. Donning works closely with each club to commemorate its unique history through rare photographs and engaging stories from the membership, employees, and community. The […]
Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory First 150 Years
Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory has remained a family-owned and -operated company, holding the distinction of being the oldest business in the Roanoke Valley. Samuel G. “Sammy” Oakey III, the current president, is a great-great-grandson of the founder. His son, Samuel G. “Sam” Oakey IV, also works for the company, and other family members hold […]
Monroe, Ohio . . . Firmly Founded . . . Proudly Growing
This book reflects the growth of this nation. How Monroe grew from a small settlement to the growing city it is today is a testament to the leaders of the past and the foundation that they built. Showing where we have come from will help us to build the future of Monroe and nurture its […]
Preserving Forestry History
The history of forestry and logging is a story of hard work and relentless perseverance. The Donning Company Publishers is working with companies across the United States to ensure an industry which has done so much for the world has its story cemented in time. A commemorative or pictorial history is the perfect way to establish […]
The Gilded Table
Virginia Campbell’s cookbook manuscript has been important to the Campbell House story since the museum first opened in 1943. This book centers around 178 of these recipes. The Gilded Table celebrates the culinary history of the Campbell family.Winner in the 2016 NFPW Professional Communications Contest!The National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) is a nationwide organization […]
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