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Cynthia Fitts Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1397

Scope and Contents

This collection contains fractional currency (these were used between 1862 and 1876, and were also known as postage currency or shinplasters) and newspaper clippings from 1912 discussing University of Alabama Treasurer, James H. Fitts death.

Dates

  • 1912- 1919

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (8 items)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Fractional currency as well as newspaper clippings from 1912 discussing the death of University of Alabama Treasurer, James H. Fitts.

Physical Location

W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library, University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama

Provenance

Gift of Cynthia Fitts Thomas

General

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Title
Guide to the Cynthia Fitts Thomas papers
Status
Completed
Date
April 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513