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President John W. Abercrombie Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-248
Abstract

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

Birmingham News Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-007
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs depicting the Alabama football, basketball, and civil rights movement in the 1950s.

Dates: 1835 - 1974

Brierfield Ironworks records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0212
Abstract

Financial and legal documents of the Brierfield Ironworks along with some correspondence and printed materials, dating from 1866 to 1882. The materials are divided into two main groups: (A) those materials generated during Josiah Gorgas' control of the ironworks (1866-1869), and (B) those materials generated during Thomas S. Alvis' control of the operations (1869-1873).

Dates: 1864-1897; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1882

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

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

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

Wade Hampton Coleman, Jr., papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0339
Abstract

Various documents, including speeches, correspondence, reports, faculty newsletters, alumni magazines, newspapers and newspaper clippings of this Alabama native and University of Alabama professor of Romance Languages

Dates: 1924-1968; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960

John M. Counts Letters from Dr. George Denny

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4110
Abstract

Seven letters from Dr. George Denny attempting to coax Counts back to the University of Alabama

Dates: 1924

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

Jefferson Davis Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0404
Abstract

This is a collection of mostly personal correspondence of Jefferson Davis and his family members, in both the United States and Europe. This collection also includes three folders of photographs and other visual materials.

Dates: 1823-1917

N. H. R. Dawson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0412
Abstract

Newspaper clippings, personal and business correspondence, and an account book.

Dates: 1856-1927

President Richard C. Foster Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-008
Abstract

This record group contains the presidential records of Dr. Richard C. Foster, University of Alabama president from 1937 to 1941.

Dates: 1923-1948

Richard Clarke Foster scrapbooks and papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0537
Abstract

Scrapbook and folder containing newspaper and magazine articles as well as tributes to Foster, who died four years after becoming president of the University of Alabama.

Dates: circa 1941

Freemasons, Amity Lodge, No. 54, and Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 19, resolution

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0542
Abstract

An 1866 resolution addressed to President Andrew Johnson by two Alabama freemasons chapters, requesting the pardon and release of several associates.

Dates: circa 1866

President John M. Gallalee Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-012
Abstract

This record group contains the presidental records of John M. Gallalee, president of The University of Alabama from 1948 to 1953.

Dates: 1927-1975

Wade Hall Collection of Stereocards

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-004
Abstract

Collection consists of 1708 stereocards depicting scenes from all over the world.

Dates: 1874 - 1950

Henry De Lamar Clayton Sr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0313
Abstract

The personal, legal, military, and administrative papers, of this Alabama politician, Confederate general, and University of Alabama president.

Dates: 1840-1925

James Thomas Murfee Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1031
Abstract

Letters to L. C. Garland, President of the University of Alabama, and to Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter, dealing with requisitions, fortifying the University campus, and cadets during the Civil War.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

John Bickley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2296
Abstract

Includes incoming correspondence to John S. Bickley from prominent United States and world leaders, as well as personal materials and those relating to the International Insurance Society.

Dates: 1958-2006

John C. McRae Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0970
Abstract

This collection contains financial papers and a presidential pardon.

Dates: 1854 - 1893

Lecture notes on John W. Abercrombie

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0002
Abstract

Notes for a class lecture on Abercrombie, president of the University of Alabama. Includes information on the construction of University buildings during his tenure, as well as his conflicts with former acting president and Latin professor William S. Wyman.

Dates: not dated

Presidents Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-249
Abstract

This record group contains a letterbook with correspondence to and from three Unversity of Alabama presidents, Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman, from 1871 to 1879.

Dates: 1871 - 1879

Alexander Beaufort Meek papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0973
Abstract

Legal papers and correspondence, as well as photocopies of Meek's AB from the University of Alabama, and a commission as an attorney of the United States for Southern District of Alabama from James K. Polk (1846)

Dates: 1833-1866

Doris Turner Osten letter from Dr. George Denny

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4092
Abstract

Small handwritten Christmas card from Dr. George Denny

Dates: 1952 December 22

William Dempsey Partlow papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1109
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, an autobiography, a short biography, addresses, copies of Partlow's publications, and newspaper clippings. His correspondents included Alabama industrialist and U.S. Congressman Frank W. Boykin, and University of Alabama President and Chancellor George H. Denny.

Dates: 1907-1950

President Raymond R. Paty Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-011
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Raymond R. Paty. The records document his years as president from 1942-1947.

Dates: 1942-1954

President Frank A. Rose Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-006
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Frank A. Rose. The records document his years as president, from 1958-1969, and include information on the integration of The University of Alabama in 1963.

Dates: 1958-1969

President Landon C. Garland Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-027
Abstract

This record group contains the correspondence of Landon C. Garland, University of Alabama president from 1855-1865.

Dates: 1852 - 1865; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865

President Oliver C. Carmichael Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-013
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Oliver C. Carmichael. The records document his years as president, from 1953-1957, and include information on the attempt by Autherine Lucy to end racial segration at The University of Alabama in 1956.

Dates: 1944 - 1959

Presidential Pamphlets and Signatures Collection

 Collection
Identifier: WP-030
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of United States Presidential pamphlets and signatures. Feature presidents are George Washington, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Robert Francis Kennedy, and George W. Bush. Part of this collection is a letter from Elenore Roosevelt to Mr. Rives, a member of the Labor Railway Magazine editors group.

Dates: 1856 - 2002

Presidential political campaign ephemera, 2012

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3703
Abstract

Bumper stickers and pins from the Obama/Biden and Romney/Ryan presidential campaigns for 2012.

Dates: 2012

R. Landesberger letter and music

 Collection
Identifier: W-0121
Abstract

Handwritten letter and sheet of music from Geneva (Switzerland) professor Dr. R. Landesberger to President Woodrow Wilson, dated January 7, 1919. A typed transcript of the letter is also included.

Dates: 1919-01-07

Richard Furman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0549
Abstract

Photocopied documents, including letters, poetry, news clippings, class work, essays, and journal entries of Alabama school administrator and preacher.

Dates: 1826-1865

Sarah Ann (Gayle) and William B. Crawford Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0369
Abstract

Correspondence, diaries, journals, speeches, scrapbooks, and other papers of Sarah Ann Gayle Crawford, sister to Amelia Gayle Gorgas, and William B. Crawford.

Dates: 1833-1889

Mabel Smythe-Haith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3117
Abstract

Papers, books, and photographs belonging to Mabel Smythe-Haith, former ambassador to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, concerning academics, diplomacy, and civil rights.

Dates: 1950-2004

The American Presidency: An Interpretation: manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: W-0122
Abstract

Unbound, handwritten manuscript of Harold Joseph Lanski's The American President: An Interpretation.

Dates: 1939

United States General Land Office records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1481
Abstract

This collection consists of ledgers containing: Land Commission correspondence; applications for land in Mississippi and Alabama territories; copies of land grants from England, France and Spain to residents in Mobile; marriage contracts; wills; and plats of grants, 1783-1813. Ledger 17 contains diary entries by James E. Henderson of Co. C, 12th Iowa Infantry, who was assistant provost marshall in Alabama in 1865. Several ledgers have been indexed by names.

Dates: 1738-1903

University of Alabama Reel to Reel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-038
Abstract Reel to Reels of events on the University of Alabama campus, such as: Alumni recordings; Board of Trustees; Bear Bryant Show; Senator Jim Allen; Congressman Hale Boggs; Governor John Love; Leftenant Governor Jere Beasley; Leftenant Governor Albert Brewer; Winton Blount; Hilaritas 1971 - 1974; 1960s Honors Days; Interview with Vivian Malone, Robert Kennedy's visit to University of Alabama; Jane Fonda's visit to University of Alabama; interview with Yitzak Rabin; Maintenance strike; Capstone...
Dates: 1960 - 1979

Viscountess Astor letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0092
Abstract

A letter dated 5 November 1952, from Astor to Dr. John M. Gallalee, president of the University of Alabama, declining a speaking invitation.

Dates: 1952 November 5

Wade Hall Collection of American Political Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4258
Abstract

The Wade Hall Collection of American Political Materials includes letters from political officials and constituents, as well as photographs and memorabilia related to former United States presidents.

Dates: 1841-1992

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