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Campbell autograph album

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0265
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The collection contains one "Atlantic Cable Charm Book," an autograph album with the signature of Sam Houston and various handwritten poems. A letter inside the front cover by an unknown author tells Campbell that the album is a gift.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859-1874

Creator

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.

Biographical / Historical

An unidentified person whose first name was Campbell owned this autograph album.

Extent

0.08 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

An "Atlantic Cable Charm Book" autograph album owned by a person named Campbell, containing the signature of Sam Houston and various handwritten poems.

Provenance

unknown

Processed by

Updated by Paul Musselman and Donnelly Lancaster Walton, 2006; updated by Martha Bace, 2012

Title
Guide to the Campbell autograph album
Status
Available
Date
February 2008
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