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Letter to Servant Cokeram

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1733
Abstract

Letter from unknown writer to his servant Cokeram, instructing to provide provisions for an impending visit by the queen. Undated.

Dates: no date; possibly 1600s

Letters to Elizabeth J. Coman

 Collection
Identifier: W-0047
Abstract

Letters to Elizabeth J. Coman of Athens, Alabama, from her husband and sisters between 1834 and 1843.

Dates: 1834-1843

Ashley Liles paper "Folklore of Hunting"

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0526
Abstract

An essay on deer hunting, ghost tales, Tom Haney, dipping, pranks, the hunter, and vocabulary

Dates: circa 1990

Little Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0863
Abstract

A collection of papers of a Tuscaloosa, Alabama, family, including some correspondence, financial papers, clippings, and sketches.

Dates: 1857 - 1950

Grace Lykens correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3243
Abstract

Courtship letters between Ira Keagy and Grace Lykens of Pennsylvania. There are also letters to Grace from several other pen pals.

Dates: 1905-1945; 1908-1913

M. H. Milton Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3928
Abstract

Letters from friends, family and business associates

Dates: 1861 - 1872

M. Smith Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2215
Abstract

A letter from M. Smith in Autaga County, Alabama, to her aunt, Isabella McLauchlin, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The letter discusses current whereabouts and disposition of family members.

Dates: 1841-05-06

Macon and Miles Abernathy papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0003
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1861 - 1878

Mrs. Basil Manly Bible

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3543
Abstract

Family Bible that contains records of marriages, births, and deaths

Dates: 1847

Marengo County, Alabama, Families Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0907
Abstract

Material about families dwelling in Marengo County, Alabama including Jewish families, cemetery surveys, and miscellaneous family records. Copied from material in the Demopolis Public Library.

Dates: 1940 - 1991

Maria B. Brooks Stafford Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1334
Abstract

A letter dated 22 February 1894, to Belle R. Harrison, Danville, Kentucky. Contains general news of self and children.

Dates: 1894-02-22

Letter from Maria to Martha

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0462
Abstract

Letter dated 25 December 1885, from Maria in Wentworth, New Hampshire, to her cousin Martha in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Dates: 1885 December 25

Marion Wilson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3153
Abstract

Letter from Marion Wilson of Jakarta, Indonesia, to Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Britton of Alaska, recounting the events of the past year.

Dates: 1978-12-06

Marr, Carson, and McCormick family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0914
Abstract

Papers relating to family of Dr. Thomas Carson McCormick and family genealogical notes.

Dates: 1814-1952

Martha Jane Coleman Banks commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0111
Abstract

Commonplace book containing diary entries, recipes, miscellaneous writings, newspaper clippings, and poems; created by Martha Jane Coleman Banks of Columbus, Mississippi.

Dates: Circa 1848-1865

Martha Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1597
Abstract

The collection contains many of the works, both published and unpublished, many in the dialect of Southern African Americans, written by Martha Young of Greensboro, Alabama, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, as well as correspondence, photographs and pictures, genealogical information on the Tutwiler and Young families, and other miscellaneous items. Martha Young was the granddaughter of Henry Tutwiler and niece of Julia Tutwiler.

Dates: 1867-1977

Martin and Wells Families Bible Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0921
Abstract

Genealogical records taken from the family Bibles of the Martin and Wells families

Dates: 1994 October 3

Mary Ann Starkey Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1866
Abstract

Handwritten letters from Mary Ann Starkey to her husband Horace Starkey in New York. She writes of family members, the Sabbath, church, and general well-being.

Dates: 1840

Mary C. Kelly scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: W-0036
Abstract

Originally used by R. G. Betsill, a physician in Pike County, Alabama, as a record of his patients' treatments and accounts in 1855, the volume was used by Mary C. Kelly as a scrapbook in 1866.

Dates: 1855 - 1866

Mary Robbins Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2372
Abstract

One letter from Mary to her mother, Mrs. L. J. Robbins of Roanoke, Indiana. Mary writes home while visiting Laura and tells her mother about Laura's cooking, deals on fabric, a barber named John, and forwards a message from her cousin.

Dates: 1898-07-11

Maupin Family Genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0928
Abstract

A genealogy of the Maupin family, beginning with Gabriel Maupin of France, who lived in England and came to America around 1710. His descendants lived in Virginia and other southern states.

Dates: 1900

McAdory and Huey family papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0069
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, and ledgers written by members of the McAdory and Huey families of Bessemer, Marion, and Talladega, Alabama

Dates: 1863 - 1929

McCorvey and Tutwiler families papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0947
Abstract

A collection of correspondence, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs created by these families.

Dates: 1830 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950

Earl McGowin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0955
Abstract

Contains family papers and business records.

Dates: Unknown

Meriwether Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2217
Abstract

Family letters written by Juliet Bestor Coleman, her daughter, Alice Coleman Meriwether, and her son-in-law, John Samuel Meriwether, between 1833 and 1864. The bulk of the correspondence is between Alice and her husband, John, while he was serving in the 38th and 40th Alabama Infantry Regiments during the Civil War.

Dates: 1833 - 1864; Majority of material found within 1862 - 1864

Miller Farm Journal

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1857
Abstract

Collection contains one farm journal kept by the Millers. The journal includes tasks completed in both the AM and the PM.

Dates: 1919 - 1922

Jennie Miller letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2459
Abstract

Letters to Jennie Miller (Mrs. Earl Adams) of Shelby, Ohio, and Angola, Indiana, from friends and family

Dates: 1905-1924

Miscellaneous genealogies

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0564
Abstract

Miscellaneous genealogies of various Alabama families

Dates: after 1950

Frank M. Moody papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2322
Abstract

Poster with family Christmas cards and a scrapbook about Frank M. Moody

Dates: 1954-1968

Morris E. Boss letters

 Collection
Identifier: W-0078
Abstract

Thirteen letters written by Morris E. Boss and members of the Boss family of Binghamton, New York.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Good Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3959
Abstract

Three postcards dealing with daily life and family and one letter appears to be a scam-type chain letter

Dates: 1952 - 1966

John Newland and George Wilcox receipt

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1703
Abstract

This collection consists of a single receipt dated March 6, 1811 and signed by Newland and Wilcox, acknowledging payment of $3 by Hugh Lemasster for taxes owed for 1809 on a farm of 100 acres of second-rate land, 2 tiths, 3 slaves, and 7 horses.

Dates: 1811 March 6

Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Alabama Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-003
Abstract This collection consists of one thousand seventy five photographs depicting street scenes in Tuscaloosa, Selma, and other cities in Alabama; portraits of famous people: Will Chambers, Augusta Evans Wilson, Margaret Zehmer Searcy, Roger Lee, Booker T. Washington, Samuel M. Stafford, George C. Wallace, Carl Elliot, Sr., Winton M. Blount, Jefferson Davis, and many others. Also collection consists of numerous images of Alabama rivers steam boats, Joe Sewell and Lou Gehrig in 1933 World Series;...
Dates: 1823 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1860 - 1945

Nuckols Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-013
Abstract

Three black and white mounted photographs, possibly from Greensboro, Alabama. Scenes include sawmill, a group of female students in commencement attire and the interior of an office building.

Dates: 1900

Winifred Ruth O'Rear Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4133
Abstract

Mid-1930s diaries of a northeast Alabama woman

Dates: 1936-1937

Fred M. Owen letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3004
Abstract

A letter to Joshua P. Eyre from his friend, Fred M. Owen in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1868 August 6

Patton and Steele Families genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1113
Abstract

Record of Patton and Steele families. Photocopy of a book titled the "John Bunyan Book." Records of Dr. William Patton. Ancestors and descendants of Dr. William Patton, Green County, Alabama. Patton family letters (photocopies) and the will of Alexander Steele. Documents dealing with the genealogy of the Spencer and Nicholls families.

Dates: 1759 - 1890

Pauline Jones Gandrud papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0555
Abstract

The collection contains genealogical research notes covering 1820-1880, including county data, church and marriage records, family histories, and other information created and gathered by this Alabama genealogist. The collection also contains a list of military pension and bounty land applications.

Dates: 1900 - 1980

Perry County, Alabama, papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0139
Abstract Letters and other documents donated by a source in Perry County, Alabama. The collection consists of eight letters to Elias Benson. There is also one summons order included in the Elias Benson series. Another series contains the will of Philip Smith of South Carolina. The Thomas and Mary Jones series contains three statements of debt made to John E. Cook, along with an indenture statement and draft. The final series includes miscellaneous documents including deed certification, court...
Dates: 1796 - 1898

Peter Brannon papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0009
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, and other materials created by Peter A. Brannon, highlighting his career as a pharmacist, an anthropologist, and an archivist.

Dates: 1900-1966

Pettigrew Family Carte de Visite

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-026
Abstract

Carte de visite (CDV) of the Pettigrew family, along with an African American woman and a young boy. Acc # 015-008

Dates: 1866

Photographic Album of an African American Family

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-002
Abstract

Small rectangular photo album containing photographs of prominent African American family probably from around Washington, District of Columbia area.

Dates: 1910 - 1955

Pickett and Williams Families Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2576
Abstract

Contains information about the Pickett and Williams families as well as the 15th Alabama Infantry Division; also includes a membership application for the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Dates: 1980-2008

Poellnitz and Meador Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2013-011
Abstract

This collection consists of fifty-two photographs of Poellnitz and Meador family members during the Mid-Nineteenth Century through the Early Twentieth Century.

Dates: 1859 - 1925

Laleah G. Pratt letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1162
Abstract

A letter dated 15 September 1840, to a cousin describing the death of Professor Horace S. Pratt of the University of Alabama. The collection also includes other material on Pratt and his family.

Dates: 1840 September 15

Prices of Domestic Produce in Confederate Treasury Notes from 1 January 1861 to 1 January 1865

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0352
Abstract

Prices of domestic produce in Confederate Treasury Notes from 1 January 1861 to 1 January 1865

Dates: 1861-1865

Prude family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3624

Ragland Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2016-001
Abstract

18 images of Ragland family.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1940

Reade family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3674
Abstract

Materials from three generations of the Reade family

Dates: 1917-1982

Robert E. Johnson photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-205
Abstract

Prints and one original snapshots of wedding of Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Johnson. He was a professor of history at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1950 - 1959

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