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Carl Lamson Carmer letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0277
Abstract

Letter written by this acclaimed author of Stars Fell on Alabama to Mrs. Raymond McClain, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, discussing Mrs. McLain's association with Ruby Pickens Tartt, who Carmer praises for her value to the state of Alabama and her work to raise awareness of the folk traditions of Alabama.

Dates: 1972 August 9

Emmett Bryan Carmichael collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0278
Abstract

Approximately 300 letters sent to Emmett Carmichael by "renowned Americans," primarily from prominent physicians and university administrators from Alabama.

Dates: unknown

Oliver Cromwell Carmichael collection

 Collection — Box: 2356
Identifier: MSS-0279
Abstract

A miscellany of material relating to this University of Alabama president, including a newspaper clipping, a Carmichael writing entitled "The Function of Instinct in Education," and a scrapbook.

Dates: unknown

Peter Archibald Carmichael papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0280
Abstract

A collection of this Alabama native and Louisiana State University professor's lecture notes, publications, and professional files on subjects including logic, religion, language, labor arbitration, and civil rights/segregation.

Dates: 1931-1974

Aubrey Toulmin Carney contract

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0281
Abstract

A contract dated 20 April 1950, with Charles Scribners Sons for her book, No Odds - No Victory.

Dates: 1950 April 20

Caroline Virginia Samuel Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1227
Abstract

Letters from Tuscaloosa to Samuel's cousin Edmond W. Samuel, with news, social and otherwise, of Tuscaloosa, the aftermath of the Civil War, and much else.

Dates: 1865 - 1871

Carriere and Borduzat conveyance

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0282
Abstract

Notarized document dated 22 April 1836, for sale of slaves in New Orleans by (Auguste) Carriere & (Daniel Gregoire) Borduzat to Prosper Foy.

Dates: 1836 April 22

Mary Tarver Carroll papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0283
Abstract

Contains two undated letters written from this Alabama resident to Peter Brannon, most likely the director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History; two hand-written verses; and three printed cards with Christmas illustrations and poems written by Carroll.

Dates: circa 1930s

Jesse Carter commonplace and letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0284
Abstract

Commonplace and letterbook, with early entries dating from 1823, includes hand-written poetry and by authors such as Shakespeare and Lord Byron. Later entries date from at least 1843 and include copies of letters that mention Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras societies.

Dates: 1823-1882

Carver and Washington half dollar coin

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3564
Abstract

Half dollar coin from 1952 featuring George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington

Dates: 1952

George Washington Carver Poster

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3409
Abstract

Poster (37" x 25") of George Washington Carver by Betsy Graves Reyneau.

Dates: after 1942

William Cash papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0285
Scope and Contents

The contents of both boxes are IBM Quality Control Cards.

Dates: unknown

Catalog collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0286
Abstract

Six catalogs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Three are clothing catalogs, one is a plant catalog, one is an automobile supply catalog, and one is a biography/silverware catalog.

Dates: 1883–1910s

Catherine Hixon Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0679
Abstract

A letter dated 17 July 1853, from Pike County, Alabama to her friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Horn at St. Andrews Bay, Florida. It discusses family matters and health.

Dates: 1853-07-17

C.C. Clay Alfalfa Land Company, Scenes in the Demopolis Alfalfa Section Advertisement

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3427
Abstract

A pictorial advertisement of the farming benefits in the Demopolis, Alabama, alfalfa section.

Dates: 1900 - 1950

Carl Cecil papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2390
Abstract

Cecil's files about the University of Alabama Faculty Senate from 1975-1980

Dates: 1975-1980

Cemeteries and Local History collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0289
Abstract

Papers submitted for credit in University of Alabama course EXT318 “Cemeteries and Local History,” a course in the New College Life Track. The focus of the papers is on cemeteries as reflecting the history of a locale and may examine burial patterns, customs, ornamentation, or simply be an inventory of interments.

Dates: 1989 - 2009

University of Alabama Centennial Celebration program

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3536
Abstract

University of Alabama Centennial Celebration program, 11 May 1931.

Dates: 1931 May 11

Central Iron and Coal Company Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-009
Abstract

Central Iron and Coal photographic collection consist of images depicting different aspects of coal and iron production, from mining to building a furnace and transporting the material by train, as well as workers' houses, offices, and stores. Some of the photographs have locations identified as Bibbville and Vance, Alabama.

Dates: 1901 - 1903

Central Plank Road Company, Tallassee Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0292
Abstract

Charter and organizational information of the Tallassee Branch of the Central Plank Road Company

Dates: 1850-1853

Centreville, Alabama, City Council minutes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0293
Abstract

City Council minutes for 1890-1891 of this Bibb County, Alabama, city.

Dates: 1890-1891

Jackson Napoleon Chadwick Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4168
Abstract

A bill of sale for five slaves, a soft leather wallet, and a letter regarding a pre-Civil War bond, belonging to Jackson Napoleon Chadwick and his heirs.

Dates: 1839-1907

Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3795
Abstract

Information from festivals, annual reports, banners, newspaper copies, minute books, photographs, and scrapbooks for West Alabama

Dates: 1967-1977

Bernard P. Chamberlain poems

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3806
Abstract

Three typescript poems

Dates: 1947-1955

Hatchett Chandler correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0295
Abstract

Letters written to other members of the Fort Morgan Historical Commission concerning the fort and Chandler's "Little Gems" project.

Dates: 1960-1963

Maria E. Chandler and H. R. Garner Cotton Claims Documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4128
Abstract

Handwritten and typescript documents - correspondence, affidavits, etc. - relating to two southern clients of the New York lawyer Quinton Corwine, dealing with compensation due them for cotton seized by federal agents during the Reconstruction period

Dates: 1864-1898

Richard Chanoweth Promissory Note

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2580
Abstract

Photocopy of promissory note in which Richard Chanoweth of Kentucky County acknowledges receipt of a barrel of whiskey and promises to deliver deer skins to Philip Engle as payment.

Dates: 1779 July 12

Charles C. Smith Collection on Tools and Machinery

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4310
Abstract

Collection consists of seventy items related to the history of tools and machinery from 1881 to 1956.

Dates: 1881 - 1956

Charles Carter Langdon Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1623
Abstract

A letter dated 6 March 1860 from Mobile to Langdon's brother, that discusses his work in the nursery business, selling fruit trees, expanding his vineyard acreage, and his winery. Langdon also addresses the slavery issue at length.

Dates: 1860-03-06

Charles Davis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3549
Abstract

Dr. Charles Davis - Index to Medical Records, Lamar and Pickens Counties (photocopies)

Dates: 1914 - 1940

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.

Dates: 1892 - 1982

Charles Edgeworth Jones congressional autograph journal

 Collection
Identifier: W-0128
Abstract

Autograph book containing signatures of representatives who served as members of the 28th United States Congress during the 1844-1845 legislative session.

Dates: 1844 - 1845

Charles Hope Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4215
Abstract

Charles Hope (1763-1851) was a judge and politician in Edinburgh, Scotland. This collection contains a cover letter and memorandum that Hope wrote to another Scottish politician, Henry Dundas, on October 22, 1804, proposing wartime strategies for British commercial advancement in Latin America. The memorandum is titled "Hints as to the Conduct of this Country, in the event of a Spanish war."

Dates: 1804 October 22

Charles Mitchell War Between the States Lithograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3919
Abstract

Civil War prints including several by Kurz and Allison, Currier and Ives, Charles Magnus, and Louis Prang, and Kurz and Allison.

Dates: 1861-1961

Charles N. Moore Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1014
Abstract

Notes and course outline for the first electronic data processing course taught at University of Alabama (1957). Also includes historical notes by Dr. Moore, and journals of 4th and 5th Annual Electronic Data Processing Conferences (1959, 1960).

Dates: 1957 - 1994

Charles Robinson papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0161
Abstract

Letters concerning Robinson's request for a commission in the "colored service" of the U.S. Army during the Civil War.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

Charles Scott Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-017
Abstract

Black and white photographs taken by Charles Scott and exhibited at the World's Fair in New York, 1936. Scenes of rural people and life, New York City and Jersey City, and industrial scenes in the northeastern United States.

Dates: 1888 - 1930

Charles Summersell Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-025
Abstract Photographs, majority are iconographic, filmstrips, slides, audio cassettes, hand-written notebooks, microfilms and negatives, bulk dates: 1860-mid 1900s. A procedure is now underway of accessing and housing the ‘photographic’ collection. Photographs originally stored in 22 cartons and one Hollinger boxes; other items include 7 cartons of Alabama filmstrips, 5 Hollinger boxes containing filmstrips and audio tapes relating to history of Alabama, Florida, Illinois, California, Ohio and...
Dates: 1860 - 1900

Charles Theodor Mohr Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1009
Abstract

Letters to and replies from Dr. Eugene Allen Smith, director of the Alabama State Geological Survey, regarding the identification and cataloging of the plant life, forest reserves and mineral wealth of Alabama. The collection also includes some correspondence with family members.

Dates: 1878 - 1906

Charles W. Cook Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4335
Scope and Contents This collection of ninety-one letters between Charles W. Cook and his wife, Esther, was sent between September and December 1952 while Charles was working for the United States Army Chemical Corps on Project Ivy at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific Proving Grounds. Eighty-three of the letters are between Charles and Esther, the remaining eight are from Charles' mother, father, sister, and other military colonels. The correspondence is about the daily life of the writers as they keep in...
Dates: 1952-09-05 - 1952-12-12

Charles W. Edwards research notes on Coffee County, Alabama

 Collection
Identifier: W-0106
Abstract

This collection contains research notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other materials compiled by Charles W. Edwards and related to his study of Coffee County. The collection also includes two drafts of his completed report, County Government and County Affairs in Coffee County Alabama.

Dates: 1925 - 1928

Charles Waldron Buckley Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2010
Abstract

Letters written by Charles Waldron Buckley, United States Congressman for the Montgomery, Alabama area, to the editors of the Congressional Globe requesting copies be sent to various people and Alabama newspapers and to be charged to his account.

Dates: 1869-02-18 - 1870-02-10

Charles Wiggins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1553
Abstract

A collection of a Jasper, Alabama attorney's correspondence and legal documents, 1916-23.

Dates: 1916 - 1923

Charleston! Charleston! Photocopies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3152
Abstract

Photocopy of several chapters of Charleston! Charleston!: The History of a Southern City by Walter J. Fraser, Jr., and a blank "Research Services" form from The South Carolina Historical Society.

Dates: 1989

Margaret Chenault papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0296
Abstract

Memorabilia of a University of Alabama student, 1930-1934, including a scrapbook, record book, newspapers, and student organization documents

Dates: 1930-1934

Chief Surgeon's General Order No. 107

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0306
Abstract

General Order No. 107 from Chief Surgeon S. Cooper's office in Richmond, Virginia, modifies an earlier order delineating medical officers' reasons for issuing medical furloughs for soldiers.

Dates: 1862 December 17

Chile in 1925 Photographic Album

 Collection — Container: 2022-019
Identifier: 2022-019
Scope and Contents

This collection includes one photographic album of 47 photographs from various locations throughout Chile in 1925 and one letter dated 1928 addressed to the original photographer from the "Jefe de la Seccion Turismo" asking to obtain negatives of the photographs. Photographs depict scenery, natural landscapes, and locals going about every day activities. About 10 photographs feature Villarrica volcano and its rural surroundings. Photographs measure approximately 5 1/2"x 8 1/2".

Dates: 1925; 1928

Chiloil Tanker Ship in Brazil in the 1930s Photographic Album

 Collection — Container: 2022-022
Identifier: 2022-022
Scope and Contents

One photographic album depicting an American tanker ship in Santos, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo, Brazil, during the 1930s. 58 photographs show the interior and exterior of tanker "Chiloil" as well as street views in various Brazilian locations alongside 23 posctards from Santos, most of which are captioned.

Dates: circa 1930s

China Marine: An Infantryman's Life after World War II : typescript

 Collection
Identifier: W-0120
Abstract

Unbound typescript of China Marine, written by Eugene Bondurant Sledge. The manuscript is 107 pages long and contains typed publisher's notations about formatting.

Dates: 2002

Chris Drago, Tommy Ray, and Tom Brakefield Collection of University of Alabama Football Tickets

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3945
Abstract

Contains individual tickets to University of Alabama football games (regular season and bowl games)

Dates: 1959 - 2016

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Geological Survey of Alabama 3
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