Collections | Special Collections & Archives

Pauline Aars Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2982

Overview A letter from Pauline Aars of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles to Phyllis Bergagna of Freeport, Illinois about the launch and landing of Apollo 11 on the moon.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Abstract Files relating to the "Alabama Claims" handled by this Boston attorney concerning damage inflicted by the Confederate commerce raider C.S.S. Shenandoah during the final months of the Civil War.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Lecture notes on John W. Abercrombie

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0002

Abstract Notes for a class lecture on Abercrombie, president of the University of Alabama. Includes information on the construction of University buildings during his tenure, as well as his conflicts with former acting president and Latin professor William S. Wyman.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Macon and Miles Abernathy papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0003

Overview This collection consists Abernathy family correspondence discussing the outbreak of the Civil War and the return of Macon, a University of Alabama student, to his hometown of Jacksonville, Alabama, to enlist in a local company. Also contains an 1878 obituary of Macon's father, Major Miles W. Abernathy.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Thomas P. Abernethy manuscript

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0004

Abstract Two galleys with corrections and one type-written manuscript of Abernethy's study, The Formative Period in Alabama, subsequently published as part of the historical series of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. It is a social and political history and originated as Abernethy's doctoral thesis at Harvard University.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William P. Abrams diaries

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0005

Abstract Diaries of travels from New Hampshire to Alabama; to Havana, Cuba; and to the midwestern United States. The majority of entries were written in Gainesville, Alabama, where this New Hampshire native settled.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

ACIPCO records

Collection — Box: SC0038, Folder: SC0038.2741.01

Identifier: MSS-2741

Overview Contains correspondence and production reports of this Birmingham, Alabama, cast iron company.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jon Charles Acker Collection of Commemorative Event Covers and First Day of Issue Stamped Envelopes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4093

Overview U.S.S. Tuscaloosa commemorative covers, including "First Day in Commission" and "Shakedown Cruise" covers, several miscellaneous first day of issue stamped envelopes and other commemorative covers postmarked from the U.S.S. Tuscaloosa, and ten first day of issue stamps, most of which relate to the State of Alabama in some way

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jacob Ackerly Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2118

Overview Letter from clerk discussing his travels and the city climate, population, agriculture, and business, including Cincinnati's trade of pork, flour, and whiskey. Letter compares it to labor and goods of the South.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Actors Theatre of Louisville handbill

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3562

Overview Handbill for the production of "Always... Patsy Cline"

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

"Adam and Eve and that apple"

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1927

Overview This collection contains a poem by an unknown author with a pun on the word "ate" using the number "8" to explain how many apples were eaten by Adam and Eve.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles E. Adams papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0007

Abstract Materials on the Jewish synagogue in West Blocton, Alabama; a copy of his paper, "The 'Ah Goodies Ah Chem' Jewish Congregation of West Blocton, Alabama, 1905-1913," and 6 photos of the Blocton Home Band.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles J. Adams Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2900

Overview A letter from Charles J. Adams of Bridgewater, New York, to Dennis Pritchard of Wolcott, Connecticut, about his uncle who was recently married.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Emma Adams letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3095

Overview One letter from Mrs. George F. Brown of Manhattan, Kansas, to Emma Adams of Blacksburg, Iowa, about her testimonial in the Hearthstone publication.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Adams Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0006

Abstract This collection consists principally of correspondence among members of the Adams Family, the majority of which concerns the Confederate service of a son, who wrote many letters detailing army life and conditions. It also contains papers related to Homer and John Adams, prisoners of war who died before returning home, and an Adams Family history by Irving Adams, dated December 18, 1948.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

John H. Adams papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0009

Abstract The correspondence of a Birmingham, Alabama, mining engineer, businessman, poet, and public servant. The collection also includes a small group of papers of Adams' son, John R. Adams, an attorney and realtor.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Oscar W. Adams papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0010

Abstract Correspondence of this Birmingham, Alabama, minister of the A.M.E. Zion Church, principally concerning the struggle to remain solvent during the Great Depression. Also includes budget sheets, receipts, reports, and legal documents for this and other A.M.E churches throughout the South.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Roland Lee Adams papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0011

Abstract This collection includes documents related to the army service of this York, Alabama, native; an essay; a biographical sketch; and three miscellaneous letters.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

R. W. Adams Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3947

Overview Letter to his grandfather and Aunt Ida in Polo, Illinois, talking about making trips to Australia and family matters.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

W. S. Adkins Bill of Sale

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0012

Abstract Bill of sale and warrantee for a slave named Zeke, sold by W. S. Adkins of Lowndes County, Alabama, for $1600. The buyer's name is illegible.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Rucker Agee papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0013

Abstract [None]

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Agnes postcards

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3234

Overview Two postcards from Agnes, on vacation with her husband Chris in Los Angeles, California, to friends in Des Moines and Atlantic, Iowa. She gave updates on their trip and their plans for returning home to Iowa.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

David Aiken photographs

Collection — Box: 5447

Identifier: 2009-207

Abstract Five copies of Gayle family members from Dr. David Aiken, New Orleans. One is John Gayle’s home in Greensboro Alabama, one of Thomas L. Bayne of New Orleans (brother-in-law of Amelia Gayle Gorgas), one of Maria Gayle Bayne (Amelia’s sister), and two unidentified descendants of Maria Gayle Bayne.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Air pollution legislation papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3522

Overview Essays and research on air pollution and air pollution legislation from 1961 through 1971 from various authors.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letter from Al to Henry

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2790

Overview Al, of St. Paul, Minnesota, wrote a letter to Henry and his family wishing them a Happy New Year and discussing family members and work.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Al to Queen Ellen Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3840

Overview The collection contains a letter written from the Hotel Del Prado, most likely in Mexico City, Mexico, and provides news of daily life, information about the oil business, and observations relating to the native peoples of the area.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Air National Guard letter of authorization

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0014

Abstract A photocopy of a memorandum to the commander to the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing of the Alabama National Guard, authorizing transport of non-military personnel, including Governor George C. Wallace, from Montgomery to Tuscaloosa and back on April 30, 1963. Includes signatures of passengers on a waiver form.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Alumni Association, Cornerstone Committee

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0018

Overview This collection includes a committee report; a list of donors to the Crimson Pride membership drive, 1986-1987; histories of the national alumni association and local chapters; information on the rededication of Denny Chimes in 1987; newspaper clippings about coaches Ray Perkins and Paul "Bear" Bryant; and other information on the history and alumni of the University of Alabama.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Anthropological Society records

Collection

Identifier: W-0059

Overview Records of this early Alabama society, including correspondence, reports, newsletters, and photographs.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Art Education Association scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3568

Overview Alabama Art Education Association scrapbook, 1972-1979

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Art League bulletins and exhibition announcements

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0019

Abstract Contains 18 bulletins and exhibition announcements of this state-wide artists' organization

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Association for Continuing Education and Service papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3468

Overview Records for the association including papers from the annual meeting and a directory

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Association for Young Children records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0020

Abstract A collection containing meeting minutes, correspondence, the organization's constitution and by-laws, photographs, and other materials.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Association of Historians records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3699

Overview Variety of records of the Alabama Association of Historians from 1993-2009

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Aurora
papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3530

Overview Alabama Aurora, 1913, and two issues from 1914-1915, with pictures of the UA campus as well as a school calendar for the year.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Americana Collection's Alabama authors collection

Collection

Identifier: W-0064

Overview Correspondence, manuscripts, signed book pages, publication announcements, catalogs, and newspaper clippings related to the careers of several Alabama authors as well as the Alabama Writers Conclave and the Birmingham Branch of the National League of American Pen Women.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

"The Alabama Baptist," July 26, 1923 (v. 54, no.16.)

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3484

Overview The July 26, 1923 issue of "The Alabama Baptist"

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Cadet Corps photograph

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3555

Scope and Contents Photograph and negative of the Alabama Cadet Corps "at Ease"

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Central Female College papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3510

Overview Photographs, tintypes, and miscellaneous school papers, as well as . This collection also includes two Edison phonograph cylinders: a Gold Moulde Records (which is broken) and a Blue Amberol Record.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Circuit Court, 17th District, Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0055

Overview A collection of court records from the Alabama Circuit Court's 17th District, including minutes and trial, appearance, and subpoena dockets, 1815-1835.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Circuit Court, 23rd District, records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0056

Overview Primarily records of suits for debt, arranged chronologically, by circuit court and county court, including judge's dockets.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4075

Overview Papers of this group supporting constitutional reform

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Claims Documents

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4160

Overview Historical documents relating to the Geneva Award claims

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Coal and Iron records

Collection

Identifier: W-0062

Overview Correspondence, annual reports and audits, maps, and other material related to coal and iron production in Alabama.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Conference of Social Work records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3631

Overview Conference records

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letter from the General Counsel for the Alabama Conservative Party

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2650

Overview Photocopy of an open letter from the General Counsel for the Alabama Conservative Party denouncing a symposium of "conservative" steps being presented to the Young Republican National Federation Executive Committee, on February 5, 1966.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

History of the Alabama Democratic Party Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3025

Overview Letters, poll lists, and ephemera relating to the Democratic Party of Alabama.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Democratic Party, 1860 Delegation minutes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0057

Overview Minutes and roll of Alabama's delegation, who were "accredited to the Baltimore and Richmond Democratic convention" in Richmond, Virginia, in 1860.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee minutes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0030

Overview Minutes of the Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee meetings from 1892-1894.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Democratic State Executive Committee records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0425

Abstract Record book containing letters, records of members' disputes, meeting minutes, and other materials

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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