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Correspondence

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Series Description

From the Series:

Correspondence, biographical material certificates, private club and organizations, biographical material, cards and memorabilia. (The series is divided into sub series: Correspondence, biographical material, certificates, cards, private clubs and organizations, and memorabilia.) Primarily of personal, social, and civic matters. Some political correspondence is included mainly from Joseph E. Ransdell, Senator from Louisiana. Correspondence also includes letters written to other members of the family before and after Thompson's death, post cards and telegrams and replies to invitations, (Most addressed to Biographical).

Certificates are for health and honorary appointment. Private clubs and societies include men’s clubs, country clubs, and paternal organizations. Memorabilia consists of program of events and activities in which Thompson participated. Series are arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859 - 1937

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513