Collections | Special Collections & Archives

12 Days in May Betamax Tapes

Collection

Identifier: 2013-027

Overview Collection contains the Beta Tapes during the student unrest May 1970 at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1970-05

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

66th Infantry Training Regiment, Chapel #23, Worship Bulletin

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3328

Overview Easter Sunday worship bulletin for the 66th Infantry Training Regiment, Chapel #23.

Dates: 1945-04-01

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. and R. Cain Tannery and General Store records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0254

Overview Daybooks and an accounts ledger kept by the owners of a tannery and general store on Tanyard Street, Northport, Alabama

Dates: 1869-1880

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. B. McDaniel Journals and Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0951

Abstract A journal of trips to Europe and western U.S., newspaper clippings about U.S. Army aviators and a flight around South America 1926, photographs, postcards, ticket stubs, and family letters

Dates: 1858 - 1927

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. C. Roycroft papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1213

Abstract Papers of a Confederate Army officer and Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama resident, including his diary from the final months of the Civil War.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1866 - 1884

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. F. Hopkins Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0703

Abstract A letter from Hopkins to Silas Parsons of Huntsville, Alabama, about the debt and finances of clients

Dates: 1844-12-11

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A Georgia Soldier in the Civil War, 1861-1865

Collection

Identifier: W-0083

Overview Contains an unbound manuscript of Robert Duncan Chapman's published Civil War memoir.

Dates: 1929

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Abstract A letter dated 19 November 1859, to his sister in the north while he was building the new Alabama Insane Hospital (Bryce Hospital) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In it Anderson expresses regrets at his inability to provide her with financial assistance and his hopes that he can stay in the South, where his prospects have improved.

Dates: 1859-11-19

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. L. Willoughby receipt and letter book

Collection

Identifier: W-0006

Overview Receipts from grocers, clothing sellers, and other Mobile, Alabama, merchants detailing personal expenditures; also includes seventy-six letters, mostly relating family news.

Dates: 1861-1869

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A la Magnanima Nacion Mexicana

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4292

Overview One Mexican political broadsheet discussing events associated with the Pastry War that took place from 1838-1839.

Dates: 1838

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. Mercer Daniel Photographic Album

Collection

Identifier: 2022-003

Scope and Contents This collection is a personal photo album created by A. Mercer Daniel, a law librarian and the first African American member of the American Association of Law Libraries, documenting the 1910s–1960s with an emphasis on the 1930s. There are 216 photographs on 114 pages, mostly black and white and some sepia; most inserted into corner mounts, the rest adhesive mounted. Most photographs measure 2 ¼” x 3” to 5 ½” x 3 ½”, all are captioned. 22 photographs lacking from album and 2 with surface loss...

Dates: 1910 - 1960

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. R. Moen Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1008

Abstract A letter dated 31 May 1831, from Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, to M. P. Collins of Collins and Company, Hartford, Connecticut. It reports on businesses in various towns along the Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers and the axes they stock, noting which sell Collins and Company's goods and which do not.

Dates: 1831-05-31

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Alabama Locales Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: WP-015

Overview A large photographic collection of Alabama cities and locations.

Dates: 1880 - 1980

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Americana Collection's small Civil War manuscript collections

Collection

Identifier: W-0150

Overview A variety of individual items and small collections that relate to the Civil War

Dates: 1860 - 2007

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Americana Collection's small manuscript collections

Collection

Identifier: W-0129

Overview A wide variety of individual and small collections consisting of letters, financial materials, and business records, all of which relate to Alabama or the South.

Dates: 1800 - 1970

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Cartes de Visite Collection

Collection

Identifier: WP-001

Overview The collection contains approximately 3,400 cartes de visite, small photographs mounted on thin pieces of cardboard popular in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The images primarily depict portraits of individuals, many of which are not identified.

Dates: circa 1854-1910

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Civil Rights Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: WP-016

Overview This collection consists of photographs and manuscripts related to the United States Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968). The images depict major events, key figures, and opposition from hate groups. While the collection focuses heavily on Alabama, there are additional events and locations represented.

Dates: 1920 - 1985

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Collection Aquisition Paperwork

Collection

Identifier: W-0116

Scope and Contents Includes correspondence, cost estimates, brochures, plans, notes, and various other documents regarding the A.S. Williams III Americana Collection and the University of Alabama Libraries' acquisition of the collection from Mr. A.S. Williams III. Correspondence is primarily between the University of Alabama's Dean of Libraries, Louis A. Pitschmann, and various university offices and personnel, Mr. Williams, and Stephen Rowe (curator and archivist of the Eufaula Athenaeum). Also included are...

Dates: 2008 - 2010

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A. S. Williams III Postcard Collection

Collection

Identifier: WP-002

Overview The collection consists of both black-and-white and color twentieth century postcards collected by Mr. A.S. Williams III. The postcards represent many subjects, including states, foreign countries, civil war battle sites, Confederate monuments, and other Americana.

Dates: 1900 - 1960

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

President John W. Abercrombie Records

Record Group

Identifier: RG-248

Overview This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president John W. Abercrombie. The records document his years as president, from 1902-1911.

Dates: 1902 - 1911

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Account of the Battle of Cartagena

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4272

Overview The Account of the Battle of Cartagena contains a three-page handwritten description, in French, of a siege by American and British troops against the Spanish-held city of Cartagena, present-day Colombia. The document contains details similar to those found in other accounts of a 1741 siege against the city during a conflict known as the War of Jenkins's Ear (1739-1748).

Dates: 1741

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

ACIPCO records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2741

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

Dates: 1922-1926

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"

Dates: 1997 July 7

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Adam H. Whetstone diary

Collection

Identifier: W-0080

Overview Contains the diary of Confederate soldier Adam H. Whetstone of Prattville, Alabama

Dates: 1864 - 1865

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.

Dates: 1849 - 1926; Majority of material found within 1860 - 1865

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Adrien Rouquette papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1212

Abstract This collection contains a manuscript French/Choctaw dictionary titled Vocabulaire Choctaw (lac Pontchartrain) Louisiane, a photograph of Father Roquette's chapel, and two clippings from newspapers.

Dates: 1885

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

African American Mounted Photographs Collection

Collection

Identifier: WP-014

Overview A collection of thirteen black-and-white mounted portraits depicting African Americans.

Dates: 1920 - 1939

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Rucker Agee papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0013

Abstract [None]

Dates: 1861 - 1977

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Agnes Ellen Harris Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0635

Overview Contains correspondence and records, index to student files (1930-1944), and indices to miscellaneous publications. Publication topics include agriculture, home economics, P.T.A., publishing companies, sororities, University of Alabama publications, publications of other Alabama colleges and normal schools, and out-of-state college publications.

Dates: 1919 - 1945

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Aileen Kilgore Henderson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0661

Overview Drafts and final manuscripts of the works of this award-winning Alabama children's author, and correspondence with her editor and with her fans. Also a United States Army Women's Corps uniform [not AKH's actual uniform; the attached insignia may or may not be hers either]: jacket, blouse, skirt and garrison cap, circa 1944-1951 and other military recognitions.

Dates: 1938 - 2008

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.

Dates: 1961-1971

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.

Dates: 1963-04-30

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.

Dates: 1888 - 1987

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.

Dates: 1920-1922, 1958; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1922

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

Dates: 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

Dates: 1940 - 1943

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

Dates: 1973-1975

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.

Dates: 1959 - 1987

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

Dates: 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.

Dates: 1913-1915

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.

Dates: 1868-1989

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"

Dates: 1923 July 26

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"

Dates: after 1831

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.

Dates: between 1857 and 1923

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.

Dates: 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.

Dates: 1809-1926

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

Dates: ??

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

Dates: 1870-1886

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.

Dates: 1874 - 1943

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alabama Conference of Social Work records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3631

Overview Conference records

Dates: 1922-2003

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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