Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0337

Scope and Contents note

The collection contains souvenirs from various events, in addition to awards and honors bestowed upon this University of Alabama employee who served The University in many capacities, from Business Manager of the football team to Director of Alumni Affairs, for almost 50 years.

Dates

1961-1974

Creator

Coleman, Jefferson Jackson (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical/Historical note

Jefferson Jackson Coleman, son of Wade Hampton and Lillian Jackson Coleman, was born in Livingston, Alabama, on 27 March 1906. He attended the University of Alabama and held positions at the University from graduation in 1924 until 1974.

Coleman was the first pledge of Theta Sigma fraternity which was the basis for starting the Delta Chi Chapter at The University on 12 February 1927. Coleman went on to serve The University in many capacities, from Business Manager of the football team to Director of Alumni Affairs, for almost 50 years. Until his death on 19 December 1995, he was the only person that had attended every Alabama bowl game, starting with the Rose Bowl on 1 January 1926. In 1990, The University honored him by renaming Memorial Coliseum after him.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years.

Provenance

unknown

Related Materials

The photos are listed and described in the Jefferson Jackson Coleman Photographs (AT record 2008.002).

General

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