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Artifacts. Stories.: The Lunch Counter

The Lunch Counter

Artifacts. Stories.

Last Updated: July 14, 2020 by Lee Roane | Virtually Galveston, Videos, History, Artifacts. Stories.


In Episode 10 of my video series, Artifacts. Stories., George Osborne and I have coffee at Star Drug Store and reflect on the social impact of lunch counters.

If you missed other episodes, here are some links:

  1. The Wooden Paver
  2. The Panoramic Sketch
  3. Battle of Gavleston: The Cannon Balls
  4. Battle of Galveston: “My Father Is Here”
  5. Battle of Galveston: The Watchmen
  6. The Gun Battery
  7. The Early Causeways
  8. Railroad Transportation
  9. Cabeza de Vaca
  10. The Lunch Counter

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Lee Roane

Lee Roane has worked on the Galveston.com website since 1994. He is interested in history and birding but will write about anything if he thinks it will help someone enjoy the island.

Lee Roane
2020-07-14T09:42:03-05:00

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