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Wade Hall collection of illustrated envelopes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2218
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Scope and Contents

The collection contains illustrated envelopes. The illustrations on the envelopes range from simple to highly ornate. The bulk of the collection dates from and is related to the Civil War.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-1968

Restrictions

None

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (58 envelopes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains illustrated envelopes donated by Dr. Wade Hall. The illustrations on the envelopes range from simple to highly ornate.

Provenance

Gift of Wade Hall, 2006, 2008

Processed by

James Gilbreath, October, 2008; Erin Schmidt 2011

Source

Title
Guide to the Wade Hall Collection of Illustrated Envelopes
Status
Completed
Date
March 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513