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University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3685

Scope and Contents

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of stories about the University of Alabama or her alumni. The compiler saved articles on the activities of University graduates, such as marriage announcements, obituaries, records of promotion, enlistment in the armed services, and class reunions. Articles on graduation ceremonies, fraternity pledging, and general news about the University, its faculty, and board of directors have been collected. The book contains many articles on the centennial celebration at the University in 1916.

The Crimson White (Tuscaloosa), Birmingham Age-Herald, Birmingham Ledger, Birmingham News, Mobile Register, Montgomery Advertiser, and Washington Star are among the newspapers represented.

Dates

  • 1906-1917

Conditions Governing Access

None

Conditions Governing Use

None

Biographical / Historical

The scrapbook has articles about University graduates, including military service, engagement and wedding announcements, promotions, and class reunions. There is nothing to identify the compiler of the scrapbook.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 scrapbook)

Language of Materials

English

Overview

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of stories about the University of Alabama or her alumni.

Provenance

unknown
Title
Guide to the University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Scrapbook
Status
Completed
Date
September 2012
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