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Blocton, Alabama Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-004
Abstract

This collection consists of nine photographs of Italian - Americans living in Blocton, Alabama. Photographs were used in the fall 1986 Alabama Heritage article.

Dates: 1900 - 1938

Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3658
Abstract

Correspondence between family and friends of the Bobb, Raymond, and Meyers families of Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Iowa. The letters date from 1873-1922, and most of them are written to Susie L. Meyers Bobb, who was likely also Susie L. Raymond.

Dates: 1873-1922

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

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

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

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 April 29

Dan T. Carter Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-092
Abstract

This collection consists of forty-five photographs depicting former Alabama Governor George Wallace, Jr. used by Dan T. Carter in his book "The Politics of Rage: George Wallace, The Origins of The New Conservatism and The Transformation of American Politics" 1995. Images of the various stages of Wallace's life, his family, and his wife, Lurleen. Many are official photographs released from the Governor's office.

Dates: 1918 - 1974

Daphne Cunningham Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0385
Abstract

Diaries whose short entries provide information on the daily activities of this coed from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, member of Kappa Delta sorority, and 1916 University of Alabama graduate.

Dates: 1913 - 1914

Eborn and Peteet Families papers

 Collection — Box: 3154
Identifier: MSS-0469
Abstract

Letters, written by Benjamin F. Eborn between 1884 and 1885 to his sweetheart (later his wife), Corinne Peteet Eborn. There are also other letters to Corinne from various family members, including her father, W.Y. Peteet, mother-in-law, Bettie Eborn, and her sister, Mary P. Jones.

Dates: 1879-1955

Jim Edwards papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2936
Abstract

Contains correspondence letters of Jim Edwards written to his family and friends, mostly containing information about his daily life. Also contains his grade reports during his time at Miami University, 1934-1938.

Dates: 1934-1947

Elizabeth Harwood Katz Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3661
Abstract

A collection of letters sent to Elizabeth Harwood from friends, family, and others from 1934 to 1984. They deal primarily with personal lives of Elizabeth, her sister, her friends, and her first husband Richard. For more letters, see Donald and Betty Katz letters, mss_3666.

Dates: 1934 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1942

Joseph J. Elliott letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0481
Abstract

A copy book of letters, primarily to his fiance/wife, Maud Hoskinson of Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.

Dates: 1900-1902

Eugene Allen Smith Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-024
Abstract

This collection consist of two hundred and sixty nine photographs depicting buildings around The University of Alabama campus; Tombigbee and other river's in Alabama; trains; Eugene Allen Smith house on campus and his family; Alabama State Capitol; steamboats; University of Alabama baseball team; scene's from University of Mississippi; and scene's from Wetumka Penitentiary.

Dates: 1813 - 1927

F. A. Savage Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1656
Abstract

A letter from Mrs. F. A. Savage of Germantown, [Ohio?], to her husband, October 4, 1864.

Dates: 1864-10-04

Guy Gilliland papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0570
Abstract

Letters between Gilliland and his sweetheart (later wife) Josie, church materials from Trinity United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, greeting cards, and photographs

Dates: 1909-1981

Eddy Lanier King Gilmore papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0572
Abstract

Compositions, scrapbooks, correspondence, and clippings of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Eddy Lanier King Gilmore, of Selma, Alabama, and his Russian-born wife, Tamara Kolb-Chernashovaya, a ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet. The bulk of material is from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

Dates: circa 1940 - 1967

Walter Goodman letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2508
Abstract

This collection contains letters from Walter Goodman in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to his sweetheart, Corinne Acklen, in Huntsville, Alabama, with hopes to see her soon.

Dates: 1858-1859

Gorgas Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-014
Abstract Collection consists of forty-nine photographs of William Crawford Gorgas (1854 - 1920) family, son of Josiah and Amelia Gayle Gorgas. Collection includes formal portraits of William Crawford Gorgas from infancy to adulthood, wife Marie, daughter Aileen and her children, Amelia Gayle Gorgas, friends of the Gorgas family, and interior and exterior scenes of the Gorgas homes in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Cuba and Panama. Collection also includes a portrait photograph entitled "Hood's Children" that...
Dates: 1854 - 1920

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.031
Identifier: 2009-146
Abstract

Thirteen photographs depicting scenes of everyday activities in various places.

Dates: 1900 - 1930

Florence (Daisy) Jaffray Harriman letter and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0634
Abstract

A letter written by Harriman to Miss Harriet D. Mitchell, thanking her for a gesture of kindness, as well as a newspaper clipping from 19 April 1963.

Dates: 1941; 1963

Harry Neal Eddins Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-010
Abstract

Collection consists of eighty-seven photographs of Eddins family of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Largely portraits of family members, snapshots of family and friends, and the Eddins home. Includes photographs of a young Hudson Strode and an architectural drawing of the Hendricks's home on the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1890 - 1960

Hattie R. Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3862
Abstract

The collection contains two letters from Hattie R. in Illinois, to her friend Georgia giving news of daily life, recipes, and teaching.

Dates: 1888

Elizabeth Anne Hodo letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0686
Abstract

Letter written from Pickens County, Alabama, to Elizabeth Boswell, discussing school, friends, and social life.

Dates: 1844 September 1

Admiral Samuel Hood collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0697
Abstract

Includes a letter written from British Admiral Hood to Earl Cornwallis as a letter of introduction for a Mr. Bayard Including an engraving of Joshua Reynolds portrait of Hood, printed in 1831 and a clipping from newspaper with brief biography of Hood, circa 1900.

Dates: 1788-circa 1900

James Harry Cowan Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-006
Scope and Contents Collection consists of one photographic album with sixty-two photographs of James Harry Cowan, a University of Alabama student from 1915 - 1918. Scenes include University athletes and sporting events, pre-game activities in front of Woods Hall, in Birmingham and Rickwood Park. Also contains newspaper clippings and memorabilia. The collection contains one card printed on one side with The University of Alabama Alma Mater and on the reverse side the song "God Save, Keep, and Hold Our Men," a...
Dates: 1915 - 1918

Jerry A. Davis, Jr. Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-200
Abstract

This collection consists of eighty-five photographs of Jerry A. Davis, Jr. (UA, MA, 1991), his friends and family, school pictures of Tuscaloosa Academy students, University of Alabama Sigma Chi fraternity parties, and vacation scenes.

Dates: 1979 - 1989

Louise Lacy Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4122
Abstract

Diary of a teenage girl in Jasper, Alabama, during January and February of 1911.

Dates: 1911 January - February

Lavinia Hetherling Leinau commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: W-0124
Abstract

Tennessee resident Lavinia Heatherling Leinau's commonplace book, containing poetry and notes from friends

Dates: 1831 - 1879; Majority of material found within 1831 - 1836

Letter from E.J. to Mrs. Gould

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2180
Abstract

Letter to Mrs. Gould from E.J. in Madison, Georgia, discussing rumors about an engaged couple and another rumor about a doctor. Letter marked "Private."

Dates: 1848-07-03

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

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

Oliver Jack Kaneft Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0795
Abstract

A collection letters from O. Jack Kaneft to his girlfriend, Teddy Love, who later became his wife. Many of the letters were written while Kaneft was a flight instructor for WWII fighter pilots at the Alabama Institute of Aeronautics in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dates: 1940 - 1943; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1943

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

John M. Potter Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2483
Abstract

Personal letters addressed to John M. "Jack" Potter, a Private and later Private First Class in the United States Marines, during his duration on Parris Island, North Carolina.

Dates: 1944-1945

Searcy Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-035
Abstract

Photos of this Tuscaloosa family are in two photograph albums that contain images from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, the Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, and Warrior River (bridge and flooding), and family activities.

Dates: 1870 - 1987

George Herman Simmons family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2220
Abstract

Correspondence written by and related to the Simmons family, primarily George Herman Simmons.

Dates: 1915 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1922

Snow Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-026
Abstract

Three photo albums created by the Snow family from Tuscaloosa.

Dates: 1865 - 1920

Mary Torrey papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1415
Abstract

Two letters to Mary Torrey about her upcoming marriage

Dates: 1893

Truman S. Smith Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-020
Abstract

Family photos of Truman A. Smith (son of Eugene Allen Smith) and his wife Pearl Boyles of Mobile.

Dates: 1890 - 1910

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-017
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of seven black and white photographs depicting unidentified people outside of City Hall building in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dates: 1917

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.003
Identifier: 2009-024
Abstract

This collection consists of forty-nine black and white photographs and seven color prints depicting unidentified people at a wedding party, beach and other unidentified places in Michigan and Illinois.

Dates: 1930 - 1960

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-026
Abstract

This collection consists of seventy-seven black and white photographs depicting scenes, mostly from Tampa, Florida; from Louisville, Kentucky, Litchfield, Illinois, Toledo, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan. Most of the people are unidentified, some are identified.

Dates: 1900 - 1923

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.005
Identifier: 2009-029
Abstract

This collection consists of one hundred and eight black and white photographs depicting scenes of unidentified people and baseball players. Also depicts scenes from Deluth and Nickerson, Minnesota and Chicago World Fair.

Dates: 1910 - 1935

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.005
Identifier: 2009-030
Abstract

This collection consists of thirty black and white photographs depicting images of family from Ohio. Some members are identified.

Dates: 1904 - 1961

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2009-034
Abstract

This collection consist of forty black and white photographs depicting unidentified people from Indiana, Texas and Kentucky.

Dates: 1916 - 1920

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.028
Identifier: 2009-121
Abstract

This collection consists of thirteen photographs depicting scenes and people in Kentucky and other unknown locations.

Dates: 1890 - 1911

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.028
Identifier: 2009-123
Abstract

This collection consists of twenty photographs depicting scenes and people in Indiana and Kentucky.

Dates: 1880 - 1910

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.029
Identifier: 2009-130
Abstract

This collection consists of nine photographs depicting people and scenes in Indiana.

Dates: 1906 - 1912

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.034
Identifier: 2009-166
Abstract

This collection consists of thirty-nine photographs depicting people engaged in everyday activities.

Dates: 1940 - 1949

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box: 2009001.035
Identifier: 2009-171
Abstract

This collection consists of four photographs depicting people enjoying a ferry ride.

Dates: 1910 - 1919

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