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Franklin Welsh Bowdon letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0191
Abstract

A letter dated 24 October 1835, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa to the editor of the Weekly Globe requesting a six-month subscription to the newspaper.

Dates: 1835 October 24

Charles Boyd genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0195
Abstract

A collection of genealogical records pertaining to Boyd's family.

Dates: undated

Boyd family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0194
Abstract

Photocopies of various documents and letters relating to Alfred Boyd (1814-82) and his descendants as well as a typescript history of the family of Joel Willis, Sr., and a typescript paper by Bruce L. Bennett of Ohio State University titled, "Sports and Physical Education in Colonial Times."

Dates: 1816 - 1943; Majority of material found within 1850 - 1859

L.O. Brackeen paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0451
Abstract

Paper titled Enoch Hooper Cook, Sr., of Wilcox County, Alabama, presented to the Alabama Historical Association by Mrs. Ralph Draughon.

Dates: 1962 April 26

Branscomb Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4017
Abstract

Letters, land grants, diplomas, certificates, scrapbook, daguerreotype, and other miscellaneous documents, as well as quilts and other textiles (including a wedding dress from the early 20th century)

Dates: after 1865

Charity Sophia Rutland Brett commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0206
Abstract

Mid-nineteenth-century combination cookbook and scrapbook that includes a "Cure for Cancer," a "New broth for the sick," and a "remedy for cholera," among others.

Dates: 1851-1856

1926 Bridal shower booklet

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2751
Abstract

A 1926 bridal shower booklet created for the bride, Bernice, by the women who attended the party.

Dates: 1926

Broadnax, Cleavland, and McKerrill account ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0213
Abstract

Ledger recording purchases by customers at this general store in Eutaw, Green County, Alabama.

Dates: 1866

Iveson L. Brookes papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0214
Abstract

A large collection of letters to and from this Baptist clergyman, planter and southern sectionalist, including defenses of the South, Brookes's business transactions, and family matters.

Dates: 1811 - 1911; Majority of material found within 1825 - 1865

Alfred A. Brown letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0218
Abstract

Letter dated 16 January 1863, from Canterbury, New Hampshire, to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burroughs, West Acton, Massachusetts, concerning friends and family

Dates: 1863-01-16

Maude Buntin collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0229
Abstract

Miscellaneous papers related to Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, including the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Centennial program, 1937, the 50th anniversary booklet of the Tuesday Study Club, 1964, a Bible Study schedule for 1913, and clippings and photos related to Pickens County landmarks.

Dates: 1913-1976

Charles Mitchell Burford letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0231
Abstract

Letter written by Burford, dated 20 October 1847, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to his brother in Summerfield [Alabama?]

Dates: 1847 October 20

John Burnham papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0233
Abstract

Correspondence and other material relating to the captivity of Captain John Burnham in Algiers, 1793-94, his attempts to buy his freedom and subsequent efforts to secure reimbursement from Congress.

Dates: 1792-1832/1943?

Sallie Burt letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0238
Abstract

Letter written by Burt on 12 February 1850, from Columbus [Georgia?], to friend her Lizzie, with news of family and friends

Dates: 1850-02-12

Lucille Dorroh Burton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0239
Abstract

A collection of genealogical records.

Dates: unknown

Rosa Lee Busby papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0240
Abstract

Genealogical research and papers compiled by Busby

Dates: unknown

O. T. Buswell letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0242
Abstract

Copy of a letter written by O.T. Buswell on 22 February 1870 from Rockville, Alabama, to George P. Buswell

Dates: 1870-02-22

Helen N. Butler scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0244
Abstract

A scrapbook by Helen N., "Nellie," Butler of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, consisting of clippings of newspaper articles, obituaries, poetry, marriage announcements, invitations, visiting cards, letters, prints and engravings.

Dates: 1857–1888

Jack S. Butler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2485
Abstract

Letters written to and from Lt. Jack S. Butler and his wife, Maxine, in 1945, while he was stationed in Italy, and she was in Notasulga and Auburn, AL

Dates: 1945

C. C. Sale and Sallie Sale Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1223
Abstract

This collection contains two letters, one by C. C. Sale from Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 26 May [1864] to his wife, and one from Sallie Sale from Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia 30 July [1864] to her sister.

Dates: 1860

Cahill Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2282
Abstract

The Cahill Family Papers consist of personal correspondence to and from Clyde M., Michael J., and Belle Mills Cahill of Ohio. Also included in the collection are receipts and miscellaneous financial documents.

Dates: 1886-1935

Hamlin Caldwell family genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0256
Abstract

Genealogy completed in 1958 by Daisy Caldwell and Jessie King Cave. The work documents the life of Hamlin Caldwell of Scottsboro, Alabama, and his descendants.

Dates: 1958 December 1

J. F. J. Caldwell letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0257
Abstract

Letter written by Caldwell, dated 5 September 1861, to James Simms of Charleston, South Carolina, inquiring about a note and asking for assistance in getting a secretaryship with the Confederate Commissioners being sent to Europe.

Dates: 1861 September 5

Callahan Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0262
Abstract

A miscellany of materials, primarily genealogical records of a large number of families. The collection also contains files on the Hopewell Baptist Church in Fayette County, Alabama, the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment Company F, Alabama land records, and on women's suffrage.

Dates: unknown

Canebrake collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0267
Abstract

Materials relating principally to the community of Dayton in Marengo County, Alabama. It includes land grants, the Dayton city code, town council minutes, and some family records.

Dates: circa 1837?

John Cannon indenture

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0269
Abstract

An agreement dated 10 January 1899 and executed in Elmore County, Alabama, between J. W. Adams and John Cannon, indenturing Archie Cannon, a minor, to five months agricultural labor.

Dates: 1899-01-10

Cantelou family genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0271
Abstract

Photocopies of various documents concerning the ancestry of members of the Cantelou family of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.

Dates: 1855–1965

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

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

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

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

I. M. Clark letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0308
Abstract

Letter dated 28 July 1861, from "Clover Bottom" (near Huntsville) to his sister, giving news of crops and weather, and stating his desire to join the army.

Dates: 1861 July 28

Clement Claiborne Clay, Jr., letter and biographical sketch

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0309
Abstract

Letter written from Tuscaloosa in 1834, to his aunt, Mrs. Robert W. Withers of Erie, Greene County, Alabama, and a biographical sketch, author and date unknown, which includes information on Clay's political career, wedding, and friends.

Dates: circa 1834

Hugh Lawson Clay letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0311
Abstract

Letter written by Clay from Richmond, Virginia, to an unidentified person in response to a request for help in locating Mr. Mayhew, a mutual friend.

Dates: 1864

Nelson Clayton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0315
Abstract

Papers reflecting the activities of a cotton planter in Lee County, Alabama, 1808-1868.

Dates: 1808 - 1868; Majority of material found within 1848 - 1860

Clements family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0316
Abstract

Papers of a Tuscaloosa family whose members included Hardy Clements, Rufus Hargrove Clements, Martha Lavinia Clements, Frank Bugbee Clements, Luther Morgan Clements, and others. The bulk of the papers relate to Frank Bugbee Clements.

Dates: 1846-1948

Coleman and Truss family letters

 Collection
Identifier: W-0103
Abstract

Contains letters written before, during, and after the Civil War by the Coleman family of St. Clair, Alabama

Dates: 1860 - 1868

Elizabeth Tyler Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0335
Abstract

A miscellany of materials including genealogy, correspondence, the diary of Priscilla Cooper Tyler, daughter-in-law of President John Tyler, a journal, and Coleman's manuscript of "Priscilla Cooper Tyler and the American Scene: 1816-1889." Includes three letters from President Tyler to his son Robert.

Dates: 1776 - 1955

James Coleman letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0336
Abstract

A letter written by Coleman, dated 22 February 1842, from Athens, Alabama, to John H. Cocke, of Winnsville, Fluvanna County, Virginia. Discusses local temperance activities, the celebration of Washington's birthday, and family health.

Dates: 1842-02-22

John J. Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0338
Abstract

A collection of tax receipts, bills for drygoods items, indenture contracts, and miscellaneous papers.

Dates: 1825 - 1849

Collins family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0346
Abstract Photocopies of letters written by various family members, primarily James S. Collins, Martha Louvenia Smyth Collins (Mrs. James S. Collins – second wife of James S.), James “Jim” Madison Collins, Lake Huron Collins Madison, Martin Lomax “Max” Collins, Irene (Mrs. Lomax Collins) and Purser Collins. There are also photocopies of the birth, marriage, and death pages from several family Bibles as well as copies of typed and handwritten pages of genealogical data and obituaries clipped from...
Dates: 1875–1990

County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0362
Abstract

Scrapbook documenting the history of the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Home Demonstration Club and includes photos, newspaper clippings, and club documents.

Dates: 1911

Cowin family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0364
Abstract Photocopies of the diary and essays written by John H. Cowin of Green County, Alabama covering events from 22 April through 13 November 1861 as well as a smaller diary for the month of January 1863. There is also a presidential pardon and oaths of allegiance certificates for Samuel Cowin, as well as photocopies of miscellaneous documents including Alabama tax statements from 1875 and 1877 and newspaper clippings, and a Civil War era Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army revolver. Also in the...
Dates: 1861–1921

J.M. Craft Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2539
Abstract

J.M. Craft, a veteran living in a U.S. Soldier's Home in Kansas City, Missouri, writes about his daily life.

Dates: 1940-01-09

James P. Creath letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0370
Abstract

Letter written by a Uniontown, Alabama, businessman dated 29 April 1893, to his fiancée.

Dates: 1893-04-29

T. H. Crenshaw, Jr., papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0372
Abstract

Photocopies of the papers of the Crenshaw family, including personal and business correspondence, bills, receipts, etc.

Dates: 1810 - 1884

Cruikshank family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0379
Abstract

Correspondence of an Alabama family, centered in Talladega and Birmingham

Dates: 1848-1909

Cunningham Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4011
Abstract

Correspondence, maps, newspapers, and photographs of this West Alabama family

Dates: 1834-1979

John E. Curry collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0386
Abstract

Photocopies of letters from David H. Vinton, Assistant Quartermaster in New York, to Lieutenant Josiah Gorgas at Watervliet Arsenal, refusing to grant Gorgas’s request for supplies to be sent to Pensacola, and from University of Alabama cadet John H. Marshall in Tuscaloosa, discussing the possible role of the cadets in the defense of the state, the fainting of several cadets during a dress parade, and inquires about his family.

Dates: 1846-1864

Dall-Tardy Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4157
Abstract

Letters from members of the Dall and Tardy families of Baltimore, Maryland, and Mobile, Alabama, written between 1840 and 1908.

Dates: 1840-1908

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