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Chris Peterson Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3037
Abstract

Two letters from J. W. Culley of Leeton, Missouri. He discusses putting in a well and renting out his home. A third letter is from R. H. Peterson of Endicott, Nebraska and is written in Danish.

Dates: 1908 - 1930

Daniel Pinkney Christenberry commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0299
Abstract

A list of citations, evidently documenting Christenberry's reading, on various topics, mostly historical and literary

Dates: 1883-1911

Margaret Christy Memorial Service collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3718
Abstract

Letters from Miriam Schneider to friends and students of Margaret Christy asking for "testimonials" that could be read at Christy's memorial service.

Dates: 1996

Citizens of Macon County Ku Klux Klan letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0303
Abstract

A letter dated July 1870 and signed by "Citizens of Macon County K. K. K.", threatening W. B. Bowen of Macon County, Alabama.

Dates: 1870 July

J.W. Clapp Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2647
Abstract

Letter from J.W. Clapp in Holly Springs, Mississippi, written on June 9, 1851, to R.C. Brinkley of Florence, Alabama, regarding what appears to be the building of a proposed railroad.

Dates: 1851

Survilla Moore Clardy Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4194
Abstract

Financial records of this Pickens County, Alabama, family

Dates: 1904-1996

Clarence E. and Minnie McDermaid Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2682
Abstract This collection mainly contains correspondence from Emma O. Lundberg to her nephew Clarence McDermaid planning his educational path and discussing his hobbies of music and gardening, events in her everyday life, family and friends, trips, and holidays. There is a large amount of general correspondence from Katharine Lenroot to both Minnie and Clarence consisting of holiday cards and letters discussing daily events, family members, and the illnesses of Emma Lundberg. Emma Lundberg and...
Dates: 1919 - 1975

I. M. Clark letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0308
Abstract

Letter dated 28 July 1861, from "Clover Bottom" (near Huntsville) to his sister, giving news of crops and weather, and stating his desire to join the army.

Dates: 1861 July 28

R. J. Clark Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3006
Abstract

A letter from R. J. Clark of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to his cousin with a discussion of the Democratic Party. On the back of letter is a note from Mother to Maggie discussing daily life.

Dates: 1863 October 1

Otis M. Clarke papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2302
Abstract

Geology project reports, gold/oil publishing, and materials that discuss minerals and soil properties

Dates: 1950s-1980s

C. L. Clawson Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4135
Abstract

Letter with family news and talk of growing cotton in Alabama versus in South Carolina, as well as some genealogical information.

Dates: 1850 August 5

Clement Claiborne Clay, Jr., letter and biographical sketch

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0309
Abstract

Letter written from Tuscaloosa in 1834, to his aunt, Mrs. Robert W. Withers of Erie, Greene County, Alabama, and a biographical sketch, author and date unknown, which includes information on Clay's political career, wedding, and friends.

Dates: circa 1834

Henry Clay letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0310
Abstract

Typescript copy of a letter written by Clay, dated 1 July 1844, from his plantation, Ashland, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Stephen F. Miller of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, commenting on the possible annexation of Texas.

Dates: 1844 July 1

Hugh Lawson Clay letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0311
Abstract

Letter written by Clay from Richmond, Virginia, to an unidentified person in response to a request for help in locating Mr. Mayhew, a mutual friend.

Dates: 1864

George Rooks Clayton deeds

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0312
Abstract

Conveyances of land in Montgomery, Alabama, to George Whitman, May 20, 1831, and Charles Crommelin, March 26, 1835.

Dates: 1831, 1835

Nelson Clayton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0315
Abstract

Papers reflecting the activities of a cotton planter in Lee County, Alabama, 1808-1868.

Dates: 1808-1868; Majority of material found within 1848 - 1860

Clements family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0316
Abstract

Papers of a Tuscaloosa family whose members included Hardy Clements, Rufus Hargrove Clements, Martha Lavinia Clements, Frank Bugbee Clements, Luther Morgan Clements, and others. The bulk of the papers relate to Frank Bugbee Clements.

Dates: 1846-1948

Thomas H. Clements letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0317
Abstract

Letters to an Alabama farmer from 1866 to 1870

Dates: 1866-1870

Cleophus Thomas Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3887
Abstract

Cleophus (Cleo) Thomas Jr. is an Alabama attorney and was the first African American president of the Student Government Association at The University of Alabama. The collection contains letters sent to Thomas by noted authors and artists, materials related to special events on The University of Alabama campus, and a map and photographs presented to politician Nicholas Katzenbach.

Dates: 1966-2015

Matthew William Clinton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0318
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1946

Thomas P. Clinton letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0319
Abstract

Letters about the burning of the University of Alabama, April 1865, which Clinton witnessed as a young boy.

Dates: Unknown

Elizabeth Clitherall letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0320
Abstract

Letter dated 30 July 1863, from Mobile, to her cousin Ann Greenough Burgwyn in North Carolina, extending sympathy on death of Burgwyn's son, Henry King Burgwyn, at Gettysburg, and expressing anti-war sentiments

Dates: 1863 July 30

Clothing pattern pieces

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3500
Abstract

Clothing pattern pieces, ca. 1871-1872, made from newsprint and other papers

Dates: 1871-1872

Cobb Coal Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0322
Abstract

This collection contains records from an Alabama coal company.

Dates: 1924-1981

Cobb Coal Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-007
Abstract

Collection consists of photographs of Cobb coal mining.

Dates: 1924 - 1981

Nicholas Hamner Cobbs paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0323
Abstract

Document describing the provisions of Grandfather McClung's will, including the direct and contingency provisions to the Missionary Society and the Bishops Cobbs and Brownell for use in their diocese.

Dates: circa 1850

Ben I. Coblentz survey

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0324
Abstract

Cultural resources survey of the proposed site of a Bryant Agricultural Corporation soy bean loading facility.

Dates: 1978

B. F. Cochran papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0325
Abstract

The texts of three of Cochran's speeches and a critical essay on the significance of Athens, Greece on later republics.

Dates: 1841

William Allen Cochrane diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0327
Abstract

A handwritten copy of Cochrane's University of Alabama diploma.

Dates: 1840

Joseph Cocke papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3678
Abstract

Photos, programs, and other materials related to UA theater and student life in the mid-1950s

Dates: circa 1950

Zitella Cocke papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0329
Abstract

The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.

Dates: circa 1950

John Coglin absence report

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0343
Abstract

University of Alabama report, dated 24 December 1831, stating the absences of John Colgin for the month of December.

Dates: 1831 December 24

Whitefoord R. Cole papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0332
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, clippings, and photographs relating to a president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

Dates: 1895-1979

Coleman and Coleman mercantile records

 Collection
Identifier: W-0051
Abstract

Two ledgers documenting sales made at the Coleman, Hearst, and Company mercantile, also named Coleman and Coleman, located in Richmond, Alabama, in the 1860s.

Dates: 1861-1862

Coleman and Company records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0333
Abstract

Journals, day books, and cash books for Coleman and Company.

Dates: 1851-1869

Coleman and Duke dry goods receipt book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0334
Abstract

A ledger from a dry goods store in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama, containing receipts from various firms and individuals for monies received for accounts, shipping by steamer, etc.

Dates: 1853-1869

Coleman and Truss family letters

 Collection
Identifier: W-0103
Abstract

Contains letters written before, during, and after the Civil War by the Coleman family of St. Clair, Alabama

Dates: 1860 - 1868

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

James Coleman letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0336
Abstract

A letter written by Coleman, dated 22 February 1842, from Athens, Alabama, to John H. Cocke, of Winnsville, Fluvanna County, Virginia. Discusses local temperance activities, the celebration of Washington's birthday, and family health.

Dates: 1842 February 22

Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0337
Abstract

Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years.

Dates: 1961-1974

John J. Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0338
Abstract

A collection of tax receipts, bills for drygoods items, indenture contracts, and miscellaneous papers.

Dates: 1825-1849

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

Wiley Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0340
Abstract

1 Ledger, 2 docket books.

Dates: 1859-1871

C. J. Coley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0341
Abstract

Letters and two versions of a paper titled "Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties Litigants," read before the Alabama Historical Association, 26 April 1963, concerning a dispute over division of tax revenues generated by hydroelectric power from damming the Tallapoosa River.

Dates: 1963

Collection pertaining to the death of Martin, enslaved earthworks laborer for the Confederacy in Charleston, South Carolina

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4341
Scope and Contents Eleven documents dated between September 14, 1863, and January 21, 1864, related to the conscripted labor and death of Martin, an enslaved man, and the evaluations and repayment to Thomas W. Chiles, a slaveowner. Martin, 24 years old, was conscripted by the Confederate government to build earthworks at a strategic location on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. Provided out of obligation to the Confederate Army, Martin suffered intensive labor and poor, disease-ridden conditions that caused...
Dates: 1863-09-14 - 1864-01-21

Collective Protection documents

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0344
Abstract

Documents on Collective Protection probably produced by authorities in Birmingham, Alabama, and Montgomery, Alabama, shortly after the United States entered World War II. They cover all areas of collective protection such as home protection, lighting restrictions, espionage and sabotage, war gases and shelters.

Dates: 1941-1945

John Smartt Coley manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0342
Abstract

Uncorrected manuscript of Coley's translation of Le Roman de Thebes, published in 1986 as part of the Garland Library of Medieval Literature.

Dates: before 1986

Collins family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0346
Abstract Photocopies of letters written by various family members, primarily James S. Collins, Martha Louvenia Smyth Collins (Mrs. James S. Collins – second wife of James S.), James “Jim” Madison Collins, Lake Huron Collins Madison, Martin Lomax “Max” Collins, Irene (Mrs. Lomax Collins) and Purser Collins. There are also photocopies of the birth, marriage, and death pages from several family Bibles as well as copies of typed and handwritten pages of genealogical data and obituaries clipped from...
Dates: 1875–1990

Susan A. Hart Palmer and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4245
Abstract The collection consists primarily of correspondence between Colonel Palmer and Mrs. Palmer while Mrs. Palmer travelled Europe with her children. Of particular interest are eight letters written by Mrs. Palmer, Helen Mumford, and “Julia” from 1862-1863 during the Civil War. Susan Augusta Hart Palmer (1824-1890) and Colonel Oliver Hazard Palmer (1814-1884) lived in Rochester and New York City, New York and had four children: Susan, Alice, Annie, and Oliver. Colonel Palmer fought in the...
Dates: 1860 - 1888

Columbus L. Hadaway memoir

 Collection
Identifier: W-0118
Abstract

Typescript of Confederate soldier Columbus L. Hadaway's military memoir.

Dates: 1913

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United Daughters of the Confederacy 5
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