Newspapers
File — Box: 64.002
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Allen family papers span the period 1848-1906. They fall into two major divisions: those relating to the affairs of John Gray Allen (1810-1891) and those relating to the affairs of Charles Edward Allen (1860-1943). The papers are in both instance fairly well distributed between business and personal matters. The collection contains a variety of materials, including Civil War letters, tenant farmer contracts, mortgages and indentures, bills and receipts, personal letters, insurance policies, and miscellaneous items relating to the family. All the papers are originals.
Dates
- 1848-1906
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: 1.9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Allen, John Grey, 1810-1891 (Person)
- From the Collection: Allen family (Family)
- From the Collection: Allen, Charles Edward, 1860-1943 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository