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The History of the Danish West Indies
Africa Arise, An Inspirational Poem by Charles A. Emanuel ~ 1912
The following poem was found in a little book called, A Souvenir by Charles A. Emanuel from St. Thomas. ~ […]
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11 Different Uses for St. Johns Bay Rum ~ 1917
Different Uses for St. Johns Bay Rum According to this old advertisement, St. Johns Bay Rum was a popular remedy for […]
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The Loss of the Anegada Sloop, FIDDLER ~ 1906
Every time I glance through the old newspapers, I stumble upon the sad news of the loss of another inter-island […]
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High School Reunion Sparks Appreciaton for Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and School
A Brief History of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church The history of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church […]
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A Rare Photograph of the First Carnival Festival in the Danish West Indies ~ 1912
Celebrating the First Carnival Festival Here’s an old advertisement for the first Carnival festival held in the Danish West Indies […]
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Over 230 Books Recommended by the Nisky Sunday School in St. Thomas ~ 1912
List of Recommended Books Have you read any of these?
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J.H. Fechtenburg Offers the Best Prices on Wines, Whiskies and Liqueurs ~ 1912
Best Prices on Wines, Whiskies, and Liqueurs J.H. Fechtenburg
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16 Rules and Instructions for Midwives in St. Croix ~ 1884
Rules and Instructions for Midwives in the Danish West Indies
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Where Denmark’s Son’s are Sleeping, A Peom by C.M. Conrad ~ 1922
Where Denmark’s Son’s are Sleeping By C.M. Conrad The western sun is sinking low in clouds of gold and crimson, […]
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St. Thomas Lager Beer, The Most Suitable Beer for the Tropical Climate ~ 1910
St. Thomas Lager Beer Here’s an old advertisement for St. Thomas Lager beer, the most delicious beer on the market! […]
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The St. Thomas Census ~ 1901
The St. Thomas Census Here’s an interesting account of the St. Thomas census found in the old newspapers. Visit the […]
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How Whit Monday was Celebrated in St. John ~ 1906
Discovering a Clue to this Postcard’s Identity Unbeknownst to me, this postcard image held one important clue to its date […]
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The New St. Thomas Cricket Team Wins the Match! ~ 1895
Cricket Cricket was one of the most popular sports played in the Danish West Indies! The newspapers were filled with […]
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A Military Funeral for a German Marine ~ 1914
Funeral Procession for German Marine Imagine having a loved one die overseas. It must have been tragic for the family to […]
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Peter H. Thurland, A Jeweler of Distinction Passes Away ~ 1913
Peter H. Thurland Very rarely is a vintage photograph found with the name and profession of the subject in the […]
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What Happened to Little Asta Lawaetz ~ 1915
The Lawaetz Family The Lawaetz family lived in a beautiful, stately home in Estate Little La Grange on St. Croix. […]
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13 Sunday School Scriptures to Know ~ 1914
13 Sunday School Scriptures to Know
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Very Fair and Full of Promise is the Island of St. Thomas ~ 1868
Harte’s Island of St. Thomas by Bret Harte 1868 When the question of the purchase of the Danish West Indies […]
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Honoring the Anniversary of TRANSFER DAY ~ 1917
Today marks the 108th anniversary of the historic transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States of America. […]
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A Historical Account of the Slave Insurrection on St. John ~ 1733
November 23rd marks the anniversary of one of the darkest days in St. John’s history that culminated in a violent and […]
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New Book! ~ Runaway Virgins by Enrique Corneiro
Runaway Virgins I recently purchased this brand new book entitled, Runaway Virgins by Enrique Corneiro. It is incredibly moving! Enrique shared over 250 […]
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Who Was David Hamilton Jackson?
D. Hamilton Jackson D. Hamilton Jackson was an important figure in the struggle for increased civil rights and worker’s rights in […]
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My Emancipated Ancestors by Dr. Dante Beretta
My Emancipated Ancestors By Dr. Dante Beretta On Sunday evening, the 2nd of July 1848, the tutu sounded over western […]
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Amazing Harbor Painting of St. Thomas by Carl Ludwig Bille Up For Auction ~ 1868
Danish West Indies ~ Paintings Beautiful paintings of the Danish West Indies are rare, but they do come up for […]
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