Contents of the 1907 University of Alabama Smith Hall Time Capsule
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4243
Content Description
The collection contains items found in the 1907 time capsule that was opened in 2010 and then were on display in Smith Hall until September 2018. The time cpsule was created shortly after May 28, 1907, when the cornerstone of Smith Hall was laid. Items include: 1907 commencement programs; appeals to alumni for donations; photographs; newspapers; and a variety of artifacts.
Dates
- 1899-1907
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
Researchers are responsible for using the materials in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright claimants in collection materials. Copyright for official University records is held by The University of Alabama. The library claims only physical ownership of many manuscript collections. Anyone wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of literary property rights or copyrights. Please contact Special Collections (archives@ua.edu) with questions regarding specific manuscript collections. For more information about copyright policy, please visit: https://www.ua.edu/copyright/. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.
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Biographical / Historical
The time capsule for the University of Alabama's Smith Hall was created by members of the University faculty and alumni, and other members of the Tuscaloosa community, shortly after the laying of the cornerstone for the Eugene Allen Smith Hall. The cornerstone for Smith Hall was laid as part of the 1907 commencement activities on May 28, 1907.
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Items found in the 1907 time capsule that was created shortly after the cornerstone was laid for Smith Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama on May 28, 1907.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the University of Alabama Museums, 2018
General
To provide faster access to our materials, this finding aid was published without formal and final review. Email us at archives@ua.edu if you find mistakes or have suggestions to make this finding aid more useful for your research.
Processing Information
Processed by Martha Bace, 2018
Source
- University of Alabama. Museums (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Contents of the 1907 University of Alabama Smith Hall Time Capsule
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- October 2018
- 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