Papers
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains photocopies of various documents and letters relating to Alfred Boyd (1814-82), born in Newberry District, South Carolina, and died in Troy, Alabama, and his descendants. The collection also contains a typescript history of the family of Joel Willis, Sr., and a typescript paper by Bruce L. Bennett of Ohio State University titled, "Sports and Physical Education in Colonial Times."
Dates
- Creation: 1816-1943
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1850 - 1859
Creator
- From the Collection: Boyd family (Family)
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: 0.05 Linear Feet (21 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository