University of Alabama
Organization
Found in 149 Collections and/or Records:
Oleta Lewis Hardesty Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2010-017
Abstract
Collection consists of fourteen photographs of University of Alabama coeds engaged in a variety of activities around campus, probably taken by Hardesty, a 1933 graduate of Alabama.
Dates:
1931 - 1933
Marvin T. Ormond papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3630
Overview
UA Glee Club newspaper clippings and a photo
Dates:
Between 1900 and 1925
Oscar D. Cully Jr. Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2010-008
Overview
This collection consists of sixty-seven photographs of the University of Alabama campus and buildings, a scene of the downtown Tuscaloosa parade, and Nitrate Plant No. 2 with Wilson Dam in the background.
Dates:
1935 - 1936
The Other Club records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3720
Overview
Records, scrapbooks, and photographs of The Other Club, a debate society on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Dates:
1992-2010
President Raymond R. Paty Records
Record Group
Identifier: RG-011
Overview
This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Raymond R. Paty. The records document his years as president from 1942-1947.
Dates:
1942-1954
Phi Alpha Theta's Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Burning of the University of Alabama
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2565
Overview
Contains a newspaper article entitled "Yankee colonel wavered that terrible day, but orders were to burn U of A to ground" and the carbon copy of a letter from Charles G. Summersell to C.E. Williams about Phi Theta Kappa's presentation, "Vocata," commemorating the burning of the University of Alabama by Yankee soldiers in April, 1865, just weeks before Lee's surrender in Appomattox, Virginia. There are also four photographs to accompany the "Vocata" text with a page telling who is in...
Dates:
1956
President Landon C. Garland Records
Record Group
Identifier: RG-027
Overview
This record group contains the correspondence of Landon C. Garland, University of Alabama president from 1855-1865.
Dates:
1852 - 1865; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865
President Oliver C. Carmichael Records
Record Group
Identifier: RG-013
Overview
This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Oliver C. Carmichael. The records document his years as president, from 1953-1957, and include information on the attempt by Autherine Lucy to end racial segration at The University of Alabama in 1956.
Dates:
1944 - 1959
William F. Reekstin Photograph Albums
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4113
Overview
Nine photograph albums of William F. Reekstin, a student at the University of Alabama in the early 1930s documenting a variety of campus venues and activities.
Dates:
1933-1935
Rives Family Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2009-209
Abstract
Two photographs from Rives Family Papers depicting Tutwiler and Little Hall in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates:
1910 - 1919
Samuel Frances Hobbs Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-005
Abstract
One photographic album, labeled on the cover “Poison a Farce” theater production. Scenes show individuals in costume for theatrical production, probably at the University of Alabama, where Hobbs was a law student in 1907.
Dates:
1907
Saul Gordon Photographic Album
Collection
Identifier: 2010-013
Abstract
Collection consists of one photo album with one hundred and forty-three photographs of Saul Gordon, a University of Alabama student in the early 1930s. Album contains scenes of campus life, including coeds, buildings, football, the band, ROTC and dorm life. Several photographs are depicting devastation caused by the March 22, 1932 Northport tornado. These photographs are accompanied by clippings relating details of the disaster. Album also includes photographs with scenes from the 1932 New...
Dates:
1930 - 1932
University of Alabama Libraries Science and Engineering Library time capsule collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1410
Overview
Contains a letter to the librarians of University of Alabama Science and Engineering Library in the year 2090 of what this time capsule contains from the year 1990.
Also, an autobiography of Eric Rodgers, "Intellectual Autobiography", given by him to the library in 1981.
As well as brochures, reports, and research on the departments of: Geography, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Physic and Astronomy from the years in the...
Dates:
1990
Framed Imprint of the Original Seal for the University of Alabama
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4112
Overview
Imprint of the original seal of the University of Alabama's first seal which was lost for 125 years.
Dates:
2015
Sesquicentennial Ball Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-023
Abstract
This collection consists of fourty two color prints capturing the celebration of hundred and fifty years of The University of Alabama.
Dates:
1981-04
James H. Shaw Correspondence with George Wallace
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4071
Overview
Letter to and one from former governor George C. Wallace
Dates:
1991-1998
Nancy Stallworth Shortridge Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4161
Overview
Photographs, invitations, dance cards, etc. from a University of Alabama student during the World War II years.
Dates:
1931-1992
Daniel Swist scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2772
Overview
This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Daniel J. Swist, an alumnus of the University of Alabama. The scrapbook covers the years 1937-1943 and contains many annotated photographs of friends and colleagues of Daniel Swist.
Dates:
1937-1943
Sydnia Keene Smyth Antebellum Architecture of Tuscaloosa Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2007-006
Overview
This collection consists of thirty-two photographs of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, antebellum architecture, taken by Sydnia Keene Smyth for her thesis in 1929.
Dates:
1929
"The Federal raid into central Alabama"
Collection
Identifier: W-0040
Overview
Text of a speech presented by James A. Anderson on April 3, 1935, at a meeting of the Kiwanis club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, commemorating the seventieth anniversary of Union raids in Selma, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.
Dates:
1935 April 3
"The Trial of Davidius Mathewsneus: Goodbye Ceremony": Typescript
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4192
Overview
Light-hearted one-act play about University of Alabama president David Mathews.
Dates:
1980 July 1
Tom McVey Cabinet Cards
Collection
Identifier: 2009-211
Overview
This collection consists of two cabinet cards of Brett Rutledge Brown ATΩ class of 1898, University of Alabama, Birmingham, and Johns Rather, Jr. KA class of 1897, University of Alabama.
Dates:
1897 - 1898
TUARA papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3580
Overview
The University of Alabama Retirees Association (TUARA) minutes
Dates:
2004-2011
Tuscaloosa News Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-012
Overview
This collection consists of nine photographs depicting the Alabama football game, basketball game, Jerry Rubin speaking at the Foster Auditorium, Governor's Day, and a concert on the Quad.
Dates:
1964 - 1979
University Libraries Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-029
Abstract
Color and black and white photographs, negatives, and transparencies depicting different events taken place at the University Libraries such as: retirements parties (1992 for Gunetta Rich; 1994 June 20 for Ann Elmore, Mary Henderson, Joyce Lamont, and Joyce Mizer) held at the University Club; 1991 service award; 1994 Tutwiler award; moving a coca cola machine; construction of Hoole Special Collections and moving in to it; 1990 Wade Hall; Amelia II photographs in box# 6142 appeared in issues of...
Dates:
1968 - 2003
University Libraries Special Collections Diploma and Certificate Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4022
Overview
Diplomas and certificates granted by various universities, colleges, and organizations
Dates:
1913
University of Alabama holiday greeting cards
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2831
Overview
Holiday greeting cards from presidents at the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1996-2010
University of Alabama Alumni Association Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2889
Overview
A scrapbook of Alumni Association meetings, events, and related articles and materials.
Dates:
1954-1959
University of Alabama Architecture Drawings
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2012-042
Scope and Contents
Drawings of the buildings at University of Alabama. Some are drawn in black ink, while others are painted.
Dates:
1827 - 1869
University of Alabama commencement collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3537
Overview
University of Alabama's commencement exercises and programs
Dates:
1914-1940
University of Alabama Corps of Cadets collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0029
Overview
A miscellany of material relating to the University of Alabama Corps of cadets, 1873-1905, including invitations to the 1873 junior exhibition and Corps of Cadets hops (dances) in 1874, 1876, and 1878, and the program for a 1905 reunion of the Corps of Cadets Company E, winner of a 1885 drill competition at the New Orleans Exposition.
Dates:
1873-1905
University of Alabama Football Programs
Collection
Identifier: PM-014
Overview
Contains the University of Alabama football programs from 1925-1995.
Dates:
1925-1995
University of Alabama Kappa Alpha Pledge Register and Alumni Directory
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4140
Overview
Pledge register for the University of Alabama's Alpha Beta Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order, February 1935 - August 1948
Dates:
1935-1964
University of Alabama Marching Band Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2009-215
Overview
This collection consists of three black and white photographs of the University of Alabama Marching Band, possibly taken at the University of Alabama in 1938.
Dates:
1938
University of Alabama pamphlet files
Collection
Identifier: UA-pam
Overview
Materials by and about various organizations and offices of the University of Alabama
Dates:
Circa 1831 - 2011
University of Alabama Postcard Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4063
Overview
Postcards depicting scenes and life on the University of Alabama campus
Dates:
1921 - 1922
University of Alabama Reel to Reel Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2012-038
Abstract
Reel to Reels of events on the University of Alabama campus, such as: Alumni recordings; Board of Trustees; Bear Bryant Show; Senator Jim Allen; Congressman Hale Boggs; Governor John Love; Leftenant Governor Jere Beasley; Leftenant Governor Albert Brewer; Winton Blount; Hilaritas 1971 - 1974; 1960s Honors Days; Interview with Vivian Malone, Robert Kennedy's visit to University of Alabama; Jane Fonda's visit to University of Alabama; interview with Yitzak Rabin; Maintenance strike; Capstone...
Dates:
1960 - 1979
University of Alabama Souvenir Photographic Albums
Collection
Identifier: 2012-028
Abstract
Contains two souvenir photograph albums from University of Alabama showing the campus and buildings, including Garland-Clark-Manly, Morgan, Comer, Smith (interior and exterior), Woods, President's Mansion, and fraternity houses.
Twenty-six photographs (five color, twenty-one black and white) of students and campus buildings throughout the 1910s, 1930s, and 1968, including: Bibb Graves Hall, Morgan Hall, Tutwiler Dorm, Gorgas House, President’s Mansion, Bryce entrance, Union building, Quad and...
Dates:
1910 - 1968
University of Alabama Souvenir Photographic Albums
Collection
Identifier: 2014-007
Abstract
Two souvenir photograph albums from University of Alabama, showing campus and buildings, including Garland-Clark-Manly, Morgan, Comer, Smith (interior and exterior), Woods, President's Mansion, and fraternity houses. Also Bibb Graves Hall, Morgan Hall, Tutwiler Dorm, Gorgas House, President’s Mansion, Bryce entrance, Union building, Quad and Chimes, and Fraternity row from 1930s.
Dates:
1900 - 1920
University of Alabama Woods Hall rededication letters and pamphlets
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1573
Overview
A collection of material concerning the 1976 rededication of Woods Hall on the University of Alabama campus which was orginally constructed in the late 1860s.
Dates:
1976
University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3685
Overview
The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of stories about the University of Alabama or her alumni.
Dates:
1906-1917
Wayne J. Urban Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4264
Overview
This collection contains research and professional materials documenting the career of education professor and scholar Wayne J. Urban, who taught at Georgia State University and The University of Alabama and wrote many books on the history of education.
Dates:
1913-2016
U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Alabama, July 1884, Commissioners' Land Selection Descriptions for the University of Alabama
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4015
Overview
Ledger page describing the land selected for the University of Alabama in 1884
Dates:
1884
Vijay Parekh Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2009-208
Overview
This collection consists of ten color and thirty-eight black and white photographs of the residents of the International House at the University of Alabama, Shyhming Chang August 2, 1962, Christmas 1963, and different stage performances.
Dates:
1960 - 1964
Viscountess Astor letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0092
Abstract
A letter dated 5 November 1952, from Astor to Dr. John M. Gallalee, president of the University of Alabama, declining a speaking invitation.
Dates:
1952 November 5
William A. Stickney diary
Collection
Identifier: W-0057
Overview
Diary of Episcopal minister William A. Stickney contains entries dated from 1841-1847. The diary documents Stickney's life as a college student at LaGrange College in Franklin County, Alabama, the University of Alabama, and the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Entries provide information about Stickney's daily life, as well as descriptions of religious services he attended and led, and a description of his personal devotions.
Dates:
1841-1847
Woods Hall Student Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-033
Abstract
Black and white photographs of students housed in Woods Hall in early 1900s.
Dates:
1900
Work Progress Administration Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-016
Overview
This collection consists of four photographs depicting the exterior and interior of Tutwiler Hall at the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1935
ZAP Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-008
Overview
This collection consists of photographs relating to the Alabama sororities.
Dates:
1970