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Zeverah Sellers Memory Book, 1888 - 1891

 Item — Box: 4259.02, Folder: 008

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a bound memory book which probably was intended by its manufacturer to serve the function of school yearbooks of later years. The cover is inscribed "Album" but Sellers used it to collect short inscriptions from acquaintances, including her mother, teachers, family members, and schoolmates. Many of the book's pages are blank.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888 - 1891

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.

Access to portions of this collection has been restricted by Archives and Special Collections in order to preserve the original materials. Contact University Libraries Special Collections at archives@ua.edu or 205.348.0500 for information on access to the restricted portions of this collection.

Biographical / Historical

Zeverah Sellers was born in Alabama, on 21 February 1874, the daughter of William Joseph Sellers Sr. and Alabama Pool Sellers. She married Dr. Thomas Duncan. She died on 11 July 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Extent

From the Collection: 20.4 Linear Feet (20 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Formerly MSS.1805

Processing Information

Processed by John Beeler, 2006; updated by Rachel Rumstay, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, 2013.

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513