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President John W. Abercrombie Records
This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president John W. Abercrombie. The records document his years as president, from 1902-1911.
Birmingham News Photographs
This collection consists of photographs depicting the Alabama football, basketball, and civil rights movement in the 1950s.
Brierfield Ironworks records
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).
Oliver Cromwell Carmichael collection
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.
Charles Summersell Photographs
Elizabeth Tyler Coleman papers
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.
Wade Hampton Coleman, Jr., papers
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
John M. Counts Letters from Dr. George Denny
Seven letters from Dr. George Denny attempting to coax Counts back to the University of Alabama
Cowin family papers
Jefferson Davis Papers
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.
N. H. R. Dawson papers
Newspaper clippings, personal and business correspondence, and an account book.
President Richard C. Foster Records
This record group contains the presidential records of Dr. Richard C. Foster, University of Alabama president from 1937 to 1941.
Richard Clarke Foster scrapbooks and papers
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.
Freemasons, Amity Lodge, No. 54, and Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 19, resolution
An 1866 resolution addressed to President Andrew Johnson by two Alabama freemasons chapters, requesting the pardon and release of several associates.
President John M. Gallalee Records
This record group contains the presidental records of John M. Gallalee, president of The University of Alabama from 1948 to 1953.
Wade Hall Collection of Stereocards
Collection consists of 1708 stereocards depicting scenes from all over the world.
Henry De Lamar Clayton Sr. papers
The personal, legal, military, and administrative papers, of this Alabama politician, Confederate general, and University of Alabama president.
James Thomas Murfee Letters
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.
John Bickley papers
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.
John C. McRae Papers
This collection contains financial papers and a presidential pardon.
Lecture notes on John W. Abercrombie
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.
Presidents Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman Records
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.
Alexander Beaufort Meek papers
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)
Doris Turner Osten letter from Dr. George Denny
Small handwritten Christmas card from Dr. George Denny
William Dempsey Partlow papers
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.
President Raymond R. Paty Records
This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Raymond R. Paty. The records document his years as president from 1942-1947.
President Frank A. Rose Records
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.
President Landon C. Garland Records
This record group contains the correspondence of Landon C. Garland, University of Alabama president from 1855-1865.
President Oliver C. Carmichael Records
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.
Presidential Pamphlets and Signatures Collection
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.
Presidential political campaign ephemera, 2012
Bumper stickers and pins from the Obama/Biden and Romney/Ryan presidential campaigns for 2012.
R. Landesberger letter and music
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.
Richard Furman papers
Photocopied documents, including letters, poetry, news clippings, class work, essays, and journal entries of Alabama school administrator and preacher.
Sarah Ann (Gayle) and William B. Crawford Papers
Correspondence, diaries, journals, speeches, scrapbooks, and other papers of Sarah Ann Gayle Crawford, sister to Amelia Gayle Gorgas, and William B. Crawford.
Mabel Smythe-Haith Papers
Papers, books, and photographs belonging to Mabel Smythe-Haith, former ambassador to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, concerning academics, diplomacy, and civil rights.
The American Presidency: An Interpretation: manuscript
Unbound, handwritten manuscript of Harold Joseph Lanski's The American President: An Interpretation.
United States General Land Office records
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.
University of Alabama Reel to Reel Collection
Viscountess Astor letter
A letter dated 5 November 1952, from Astor to Dr. John M. Gallalee, president of the University of Alabama, declining a speaking invitation.
Wade Hall Collection of American Political Materials
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.