Snow Family Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2008-026

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of three albums containing 184 photographs of the Snow family of Tuscaloosa. Images include scenes of Snow family members, their Tuscaloosa home, friends, and family vacations. Albums include a Carte de Visite of family friends, F. A. P. Barnard, University of Alabama professor of Chemistry, Philosophy, and Astronomy. Of interest are photographs of a vertical lift bridge possibly spanning the Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County.

Dates

1865 - 1920

Physical Description

The first album is in good condition with a brass clasp that closes the album in working condition. The second album is in fair condition with a slight tear on a spine; the brass clasps that close the album are in working condition. The third album is in very poor condition. Album is detached from the spine, and several pages are completely detached from the album.

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.87 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Three photo albums created by the Snow family from Tuscaloosa.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Note to Donnelly: Samuel L. Snow gift file doesn't say anything about photographs; Peter Snow gift file has information about Tune book?; Charles Snow gift file doesn't say anything about photographs; Ross Searcey and Abby Snow gift files are empty