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World War II Scrapbook--CLOSED FOR PROJECT

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2561

No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a scrapbook of newspaper and magazine clippings covering World War II. The newspapers clippings are from across the state of Alabama but most of the clippings are not identified as to date or newspaper. The identified newspapers include the Dothan Eagle, the Montgomery Advertiser, the Birmingham News, the Alabama Journal, and the New York Times. Most of the magazines that are identified are national magazines. They include Life, Newsweek, The Nation and My Weekly Reader.

Dates

Creation: 1940-1985

Conditions Governing Access

Access to collection is restricted for preservation purposes. Please address questions to reading room staff or archives@ua.edu.

Conditions Governing Use

Somewhat fragile but still useable as long as care is taken when handling; there are lots of loose pages and clippings

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A scrapbook of newspaper and magazine clippings covering World War II. Newspapers include the Dothan Eagle, the Montgomery Advertiser, the Birmingham News, the Alabama Journal, and the New York Times; the magazines include Life, Newsweek, The Nation and My Weekly Reader.