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Echoes of Topsail: Stories of the Island’s Past
View MoreA foundational work in coastal North Carolina history, Echoes of Topsail captures the essence of Topsail Island through the voices, memories, and traditions of its residents. Drawing on years of interviews and research, Stallman presents the island’s transformation over generations—its folklore, challenges, growth, and enduring character—making this book both a historical record and a tribute to community identity.
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Harmony in the House: A Family Values Model
View MoreThis work shifts from regional history to a more general examination of family life and values. Stallman explores principles and practices that strengthen familial bonds, offering reflections on tradition, ethics, and communal stability. Written in a thoughtful, reflective voice, the book serves as a guide for nurturing lasting relationships within the home.
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Holmesville Ohio: Our Home Town
View MoreA personal, community-focused history of Holmesville, Ohio, this book chronicles the people, places, and events that shaped the author’s hometown. Through anecdotes, archival research, and local stories, Stallman preserves the heart of small-town life for future generations, celebrating heritage, neighborliness, and the sense of belonging that defines rural America.
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Operation Bumblebee, 1946–1948: Topsail Island, N.C.
View MoreA detailed look at the top-secret post-World War II rocket testing program headquartered on Topsail Island, Operation Bumblebee explores the origins of supersonic missile development and the engineers, military personnel, and local community that supported it. Stallman brings historical clarity to this crucial moment in aviation and defense history, showing how a small barrier island became the site of groundbreaking technological advancements.
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The Cotton Exchange, A Window Into Wilmington’s Past
View MoreUsing historic photographs and narrative storytelling, Stallman examines the legacy of the Cotton Exchange in Wilmington, North Carolina. The book invites readers to step back into a pivotal era in Southern commerce and culture, revealing how this iconic institution influenced economic development, community life, and regional identity.
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Women in the Wild Blue: Target-Towing WASP at Camp Davis
View MoreThis remarkable tribute brings to light the often-overlooked contributions of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Focusing on their work at Camp Davis—where many towed aerial targets for antiaircraft gunnery training—Stallman uses personal journals, letters, and interviews to paint an intimate portrait of courageous women pilots who forged new paths in a man’s world.
