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12 Days in May Betamax Tapes
Collection contains the Beta Tapes during the student unrest May 1970 at the University of Alabama.
African American Mounted Photographs Collection
A collection of thirteen black-and-white mounted portraits depicting African Americans.
Agnes Ellen Harris Papers
Contains correspondence and records, index to student files (1930-1944), and indices to miscellaneous publications. Publication topics include agriculture, home economics, P.T.A., publishing companies, sororities, University of Alabama publications, publications of other Alabama colleges and normal schools, and out-of-state college publications.
Aileen Kilgore Henderson Papers
Drafts and final manuscripts of the works of this award-winning Alabama children's author, and correspondence with her editor and with her fans. Also a United States Army Women's Corps uniform [not AKH's actual uniform; the attached insignia may or may not be hers either]: jacket, blouse, skirt and garrison cap, circa 1944-1951 and other military recognitions.
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Fifth District scrapbooks
Three scrapbooks from the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs), Fifth District
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, First District scrapbook
Scrapbook from the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs), First District
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Fourth District scrapbooks
Two scrapbooks from the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs), Fourth District
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Second District scrapbook
Scrapbook from the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Second District
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, Seventh District scrapbooks
Three scrapbooks from the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs), Seventh District
Alabama Temperance records
Correspondence about the temperance movement in Alabama
Alabama Warriors speech text
Text of a speech describing the contribution of Emma Sansom, Joseph Wheeler, Raphael Semmes, and John Pelham to Alabama history, read at the February 2, 1933, meeting of the Canebreak Rifle Guard Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Alice A. Lide Papers
This collection consists of a typescript copy of a paper titled "Franklin K. Beck," by Alice A. Lide, recounting his life and accomplishments. It is based largely on secondary sources.
Alice and Algernon Sydney Garnett Papers
Letters written by Alice Garnett and her husband Algernon Sydney Garnett, a professor at the University of Alabama, discussing, among other things, the hardships of travel, news of the university, its professors, and their wives, the election of a new superintendent of education, and a rebellion by the University Cadets against the commandant.
Alma Bishop Williams Photographs
Collection consists of Bishop and Harry’s family, a family friend’s photographs, and some unidentified photographs.
Altrusa Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, charter
Charter of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, branch of this international service organization
American Association of University Women, Tuscaloosa Branch records
Includes the Tuscaloosa branch secretary’s notebooks, which contain the association's official correspondence, meeting minutes, by-laws, and other records that vary by year. Also includes the executive board files and scrapbooks
Ethel Marie Armes papers
Personal letters written by Ethel Armes, a Birmingham journalist and author, primarily to Alice Wiggin of Franklin, Massachusetts.
Augusta Evans Wilson papers
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a bound manuscript of the 19th-century author Augusta Evans Wilson of Mobile, Alabama.
Aurora Pryor McClellan commonplace and autograph book
Sketches, quotations, brief journal entries, and several letters.
Athelyne Celest Banks Papers
Papers that document the life of a prominent African American educator in Decatur, Alabama.
Harry V. Barnard paper
Condensation of a 1954 term paper titled "LaGrange College: A Historical Sketch.
Battle family papers
Letters, calling cards, scripture cards, and a small journal of this Tuskegee, Alabama, family.
Dr. Patricia Bauch Papers
Twelve bound research projects from retired UA faculty
Belle R. Harrison letters
Letters to Harrison, a member of the Tuscaloosa women's literary society, the Kettledrum, relating to her book of poetry. Correspondents include Martha Young and Augusta Evans Wilson.
Billie Jean Young Papers
The collection contains materials related to Billie Jean Young's one-woman show Fannie Lou Hamer: This Little Light… and other materials produced and gathered by Young.
George H. Blelock letter
A letter dated 21 June 1865 to Capt. J. M. Cary of Chunnenuggee, Alabama. Blelock, a publisher in New York, offered "the most liberal terms" for the future literary productions of Augusta Jane Evans (Wilson) (1835-1909), an immensely popular sentimental novelist.
Sarah Blue collection
A collection of items, most of them relative to the 1915 high school graduation of Sarah Blue of Union Springs, Alabama, including a keepsake book, “My Golden School Days.”
Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters
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.
Amelia Boswell letter
Letter dated 13 August 1847, from Boswell of El Dorado, Arkansas, to her cousin, Elizabeth A. Boswell of Pike County, Alabama, discussing the health of family members, crops, and weather.
Charity Sophia Rutland Brett commonplace book
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.
Glenda Brewer research paper
Research paper titled "Integration at the University of Alabama," submitted for seminar in African American history at the University of Alabama in 1975.
Lillian Pearl Brightwell papers
Brightwell's scrapbook about her senior year at "L.G.H.S." - Louisville Girls High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
Maude Buntin collection
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.
Sallie Burt letter
Letter written by Burt on 12 February 1850, from Columbus [Georgia?], to friend her Lizzie, with news of family and friends
Business and Professional Women's Club records
Scrapbooks and papers of this Tuscaloosa, Alabama, chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Papers include treasurer's reports, public relations reports, and other club information. Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, programs, club yearbooks, and invitations.
Helen N. Butler scrapbook
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.
Callahan Family papers
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.
Carl Lamson Carmer letter
Letter written by this acclaimed author of Stars Fell on Alabama to Mrs. Raymond McClain, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, discussing Mrs. McLain's association with Ruby Pickens Tartt, who Carmer praises for her value to the state of Alabama and her work to raise awareness of the folk traditions of Alabama.
Mary Tarver Carroll papers
Contains two undated letters written from this Alabama resident to Peter Brannon, most likely the director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History; two hand-written verses; and three printed cards with Christmas illustrations and poems written by Carroll.
Catherine Hixon Letter
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.
Margaret Chenault papers
Memorabilia of a University of Alabama student, 1930-1934, including a scrapbook, record book, newspapers, and student organization documents
Clarence E. and Minnie McDermaid Correspondence
Matthew William Clinton papers
Text of a speech on Alabama's state capitals prepared for a 1946 Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and includes a sketch of an architect's plans for improvement of the capitol grounds.
Zitella Cocke papers
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
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.
Mary Elizabeth Counselman collection
A collection of manuscripts and publications from Alabama sci-fi/horror writer Mary Elizabeth Counselman
Ethel Creighton poem and watercolor
A poem and a watercolor by Ethel Creighton featuring the Old Spanish Tower in Mobile, Alabama.
Dan T. Carter Photographs
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.
Daphne Cunningham Diaries
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.
Daughters of the American Revolution. Chief Tuskaloosa Chapter (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) records
One photocopied and bound ledger, two ledgers and five loose leaf notebooks containing the minutes of the membership and board of the Chief Tuskaloosa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 1901 to 1988.