Alice and Algernon Sydney Garnett Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0561

Scope and Contents

This collection includes several letters written by Alice Garnett and her husband, Algernon Sydney Garnett, discussing, among other things, a trip to Tuscaloosa, the hardships of travel, news of the university, its professors and their wives, the election of a new superintendent of education, a rebellion by the University Cadets against the commandant, and his subsequent resignation. There is also a newspaper clipping of a March 24, 1892 notice reporting that Rebecca B. Scott purchased land in Washington, DC(?) from Henry Bradley for $20,000, as well as what looks to be a graduation picture of Alice Evelyn Scott.

Dates

1850-1873

Creator

Garnett, Algernon Sydney (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

None

Biographical / Historical

Algernon Sydney Garnett served as professor of natural history at the University of Alabama from 1871 to 1874.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Letters written by Alice Garnett and her husband Algernon Sydney Garnett, a professor at the University of Alabama, discussing, among other things, the hardships of travel, news of the university, its professors, and their wives, the election of a new superintendent of education, and a rebellion by the University Cadets against the commandant.

Provenance

Unknown

General

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