Memories of Irondale, Alabama....
January 29, 2013, H. Bishop Holliman, b. 1919, returned to his boyhood home to share at a meeting of the Irondale Historical Society his memories of the 1920s and 30s. A crowd of 46 turned out to listen and ask questions. Bishop was assisted in his talk by input from his childhood friend, James Pugh, a young 92.
Below, Bishop in the pale blue shirt at the front of the rooms listens to a remark by James Pugh to the back right of this photograph. The meeting was held at the Irondale Public Library community room. The distinguished head of flowing gray hair, back to camera in butter scotch colored sweater, belongs to Bishop's great nephew, Clayton Herrin.
Below, among the many relatives attending were back row - Wally and Tommie Holliman Allen and Jean Holliman, daughters of Euhal and Edna Holliman. Far rear by the camera is Tommie's son, Brian, who videoed the event. Front row is a brand new father, David Herrin, who brought his new daughter briefly to the meeting. Next to him in reddish orange shirt is E.C. Herrin and his wife, Mary Daly Herrin, the first grand child born to Ulyss and Pearl Caine Holliman.
After the speech, Bishop, a young 93, signed copies of his book entitled "Memories of Irondale, Alabama, 1920s and 30s". E.C. Herrin, back row, looks in stunned wonderment that anyone, anywhere possibly would want Bishop's autograph! For a free electronic copy of the booklet, please write glennhistory@email.com.
Learn more about the Irondale Historical Society at www.irondalehistory.org . Bishop Holliman is grateful to president Denise Tew Wright for their kind invitation to share a bit of Irondale memories.
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