William H. Darden Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3172

No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The collection contains the papers, photograhps, and books of William H. Darden. The papers include a scrapbook of newspaper cartoons and two folders with loose papers from the scrapbook and books in the collection. There are also three oversize photographs of U.S. military men included. Books include several military manuals, a German grammar book, a German novel, a photographic book, and liesure reading material.

Dates

Creation: 1901 - 1965

Language of Materials

English, German

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.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

William H. Darden was born 4 April 1905, in Northport, Alabama, to Kager and Addie Darden. At some point in the 1930s, Darden married Jane (Janie) Arabella Herring. from the late 1950s through the 1960s, Darden served as a physician at Druid City Hospital. William H. Darden died on 2 January 2001.

Extent

3.9 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

Books, papers, and photographs of William H. Darden, a Tuscaloosa physician.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William H. Darden, Jr., 2004.

General

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