Skip to main content

University of Alabama

 Organization

Found in 161 Collections and/or Records:

Autherine Lucy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0881
Abstract

Court documents dealing with a suit brought by Autherine Lucy and Polly Anne Myers against The University of Alabama, as well as an invitation to her 1956 wedding and a newspaper clipping written when she graduated from UA with her master's degree in elementary education.

Dates: 1953 - 1957

Presidents Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-249
Abstract

This record group contains a letterbook with correspondence to and from three Unversity of Alabama presidents, Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman, from 1871 to 1879.

Dates: 1871 - 1879

Manly Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0900
Abstract

Includes the papers of Basil Manly, president of the University of Alabama, 1837-1855, and a founder of Furman University, which reflect the history of the period as well as his life as theologian and educator. It also contains materials created and gathered by other Manly family members, including his sons Basil and Charles, president of Furman University, 1881-1897.

Dates: 1818 - 1930

Daniel Thompson McCall, Jr. collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0393
Abstract

Three photographs of U. of A. students between 1884-1887 and an article by McCall about Alabamians who went to California during the 1849 "Gold Rush."

Dates: 1849-1887

University of Alabama, Frank M. Moody Music Building articles

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3702
Abstract

Articles covering the construction and dedication of the Frank M. Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama campus in 1987 and 1988.

Dates: 1987-1988

New accession: Box temp.86

 File — Box temp 86
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Two letters from Macon at Tuscaloosa to his father and sister in Jacksonville, both dated 1861, discussing his denied requests for furloughs home, and a letter from his father, Miles, to his son in Tuscaloosa, encouraging him to return home to join a local company being raised to fight in the Civil War. The collection also includes an 1878 obituary of Macon's father, Major Miles Abernathy.Addition received in 2012 includes one letter dated April 14, 1861, written by Macon to his...
Dates: 1861 - 1878

O. B. Emerson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0485
Abstract

The collection chiefly consists of correspondence between O. B. Emerson and various individuals including authors, former students, and other faculty and staff from The University of Alabama. The collection also includes materials about different authors and subjects on which Dr. Emerson either taught or published, as well as a significant amount of materials related to professional organizations in which he was involved.

Dates: 1945 - 1990

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
Abstract

UA Glee Club newspaper clippings and a photo

Dates: Between 1900 and 1925

Oscar D. Cully Jr. Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-008
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract 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

Photographs, 1907

 File — Box 5339: [Barcode: 1006241877], item: 1
Abstract

One photographic album, labeled on 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

President Landon C. Garland Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-027
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract 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...
Dates: 1990

Framed Imprint of the Original Seal for the University of Alabama

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4112
Abstract

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
Abstract

Letter to and one from former governor George C. Wallace

Dates: 1991-1998

Nancy Stallworth Shortridge Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4161
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

Light-hearted one-act play about University of Alabama president David Mathews.

Dates: 1980 July 1

Tom McVey Cabinet Cards

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-211
Abstract

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
Abstract

The University of Alabama Retirees Association (TUARA) minutes

Dates: 2004-2011

Tuscaloosa News Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-012
Abstract

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...
Dates: 1968 - 2003

University Libraries Special Collections Diploma and Certificate Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4022
Abstract

Diplomas and certificates granted by various universities, colleges, and organizations

Dates: 1913

University of Alabama holiday greeting cards

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2831
Abstract

Holiday greeting cards from presidents at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1996-2010

University of Alabama Alumni Association Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2889
Abstract

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
Abstract

University of Alabama's commencement exercises and programs

Dates: 1914-1940

University of Alabama Corps of Cadets collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0029
Abstract

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
Abstract

Contains University of Alabama football programs from 1925-2009.

Dates: 1925-2022

University of Alabama graduate, Annie Ross Snow, 1932

 Item — Box 5253: [Barcode: 1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000387
Identifier: 2012.035.000387
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates: 1932

University of Alabama graduate, Jim Snow, 1930

 Item — Box 5253: [Barcode: 1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000376
Identifier: 2012.035.000376
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates: 1930

University of Alabama graduate, Jim Snow, in his cap and gown, 1930

 Item — Box 5253: [Barcode: 1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000377
Identifier: 2012.035.000377
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates: 1930

University of Alabama graduates, Abbie and Henry Snow, 1929

 Item — Box 5253: [Barcode: 1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000379
Identifier: 2012.035.000379
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates: 1929

University of Alabama Kappa Alpha Pledge Register and Alumni Directory

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4140
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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
Abstract

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...
Dates: 1910 - 1968

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 149
Archival Object 12
 
Subject
University of Alabama 121
Photographs 53
Tuscaloosa (Ala.) 41
Students 36
Education 33
∨ more
Alabama 31
Correspondence 27
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 19
University of Alabama -- Buildings -- History 18
University of Alabama -- Faculty/Staff 18
University of Alabama -- Alumni and alumnae. 16
Government, Law and Politics 15
University of Alabama -- Presidents 15
Women 15
Community and Place 13
Daily Life and Family 13
Associations, institutions, etc. 12
University of Alabama -- Football -- History -- 20th century 12
War and Military 12
Scrapbooks 11
Speeches 11
Architecture and Landscape 10
Civil rights 8
Music and Performing Arts 8
Teachers 8
College students 7
Education -- Alabama 7
Programs (documents) 7
University of Alabama -- Sports -- History 7
Football 6
Manuscripts for publication 6
Parades 6
Reports 6
Women college students 6
Alabama -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 5
Biography 5
Civil War 5
Diaries 5
Drawings (visual works) 5
Education, Higher 5
Governors -- Alabama 5
Religion and Spirituality 5
Science and Nature 5
University of Alabama -- History -- 19th century 5
Architecture 4
Civil rights -- Alabama 4
College graduates 4
College theater 4
Desegregation -- Alabama 4
Invitations 4
Love and Friendship 4
Memorabilia 4
Photograph albums 4
Picture postcards 4
Segregation in higher education -- Alabama 4
Southern Life and Culture 4
African Americans 3
African Americans -- Civil rights -- Alabama 3
Alabama Academy of Honor Inductees 3
Artifacts 3
Birmingham (Ala.) 3
Buildings 3
Essays 3
Fraternal organizations -- Alabama -- History 3
Fraternities & sororities 3
Genealogy 3
Homecoming 3
Learned institutions and societies 3
Lectures 3
Literature and Authors 3
Medicine 3
Military cadets 3
Military records 3
Minutes 3
Northport (Ala.) 3
Plays (document genre) 3
Slavery -- Alabama 3
Social life and customs 3
Travel and Tourism 3
Alabama -- History -- 1819-1950 2
Arts -- Alabama 2
Authors, American -- Alabama 2
Business records 2
College students -- United States 2
Commencement ceremonies 2
Diplomas 2
Faculty 2
Family 2
Financial records 2
Franklin County (Ala.) 2
Glee clubs 2
Greeting cards 2
Hale County (Ala.) 2
Jefferson County (Ala.) 2
Legal documents 2
Legislators -- Alabama 2
Letters 2
Maps 2
Marching bands 2
Mardi Gras 2
+ ∧ less