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Peter Courtney indenture
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0363
Overview
Handwritten indenture document, dated 1 January 1704, by which Peter Courtney of Middlesex County, England, leased a property, "Eagle Hollow" or "Parks Suggs," to Samuel Rogers of Cornwall County, England.
Dates:
1704 January 1
L. H. Crumpler records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0380
Overview
A collection of records of Crumpler's general store in Sylacauga, Alabama, and of his activities as justice of the peace.
Dates:
1892-1909
Thomas Dauser papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0398
Overview
Letters, postcards, photos, newsclipping, and passport of this German shoemaker who emigrated to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in the 1880s. All material is in German.
Dates:
1882-1921
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
John Davis mortgage
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0406
Abstract
A mortgage dated 20 June 1835 on slaves made out to Whitman Brane company in Montgomery County, Alabama.
Dates:
1835 June 20
John V. Davis papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0407
Abstract
This collection contains Davis' resume, photographs of plating machines designed by him and Udylite company pamphlets.
Dates:
1963-1988
DeKalb Land and Mining Company minute book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0422
Abstract
This collection contains the company's record and minute book for the period 1911-1920.
Dates:
1911-1920
J. W. Dennis journal
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0427
Abstract
The accounts for a drug store in Carlowville, Dallas County, Alabama, 1867-68, including records of customers' purchases and amounts paid and owed.
Dates:
1867-1868
Jere Clemens Dennis papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0428
Overview
Personal, family, and business papers of a Tallapoosa County attorney, including legal case files as well as Sons of Confederate Veterans, Alabama National Guard, and Masonic materials.
Dates:
1841-1935
John Horry Dent papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0430
Overview
There are four typescript documents in the folder also: (1) Commodore John Herbert Dent, U.S. Navy, 1782–1823; (2) Charles I. Graves in Egypt (1875–1878); (3) Cape Guardafui by Lt. Col. Graves (the proceedings of the meeting of October 1880); and (4) Report of Lt. Col. Graves, 4th July 1878.The Plantation Book (or Farm Journal v.1) was written by John Horry Dent from January 1840 through December 1842 to record actual expenditures and incomes from his estate and to provide...
Dates:
1840-1891
Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama, paper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0432
Abstract
A paper containing a list of trades and professions in Huntsville, Alabama, and describing the geography of Huntsville and Madison County. Includes original, typewritten copy, and photocopy.
Dates:
circa 1809
Dimon, Fay, and Beers records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0436
Abstract
A collection containing business correspondence and receipts of this Mobile, Alabama, partnership which included the city's Chief of Police, C. A. R. Dimon.
Dates:
1866
J. M. Duncan papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0456
Abstract
A collection of correspondence, financial papers, and artifacts belonging to this Blocton, Alabama, resident.
Dates:
1894-1932
Early Alabama documents
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0464
Overview
Documents from the mid nineteenth century, including store and tax receipts, court orders, letters, property appraisals, etc., from Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, mainly pertaining to West Alabama
Dates:
1844-1887
Eborn and Peteet Families papers
Collection — Box: 3154
Identifier: MSS-0469
Overview
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
Elliott and Carl Mill time book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0479
Overview
A ledger of the Elliott and Carl Mill which records days and hours worked by employees as well as accounts and orders for lumber.
Dates:
1886 - 1891
Joseph J. Elliott letterbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0481
Overview
A copy book of letters, primarily to his fiance/wife, Maud Hoskinson of Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.
Dates:
1900-1902
John K. and William M. Elliott daybooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0482
Overview
Photocopies of the daybooks of John K. Elliott and his son, William M. Elliott, of the Payneville, Sumter County, Alabama area, spanning the years from 1870 through 1911.
Dates:
1870-1911
Ensley Merchants Association records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0487
Overview
Minutes, bank statements, correspondence, news clippings, and other materials of this Birmingham, Alabama, area organization
Dates:
1929-1944
Edward Eppes notebook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0488
Overview
Notebook containing handwritten notes, including billing and account information, property dimensions, worklogs, and sketches of tools, of this Georgia-based civil engineer.
Dates:
1894-1912
Essex Foundry records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0490
Overview
Incorporation papers, by-laws, directors' minutes, minutes of stockholders' meetings, and related records.
Dates:
1916-1965
Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, account book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0495
Overview
A ledger detailing accounts of a dry goods store in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama between 1922 and 1924.
Dates:
1922-1924
Ezell Store ledger
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0498
Abstract
Record book for store located in either Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama, or Mobile, Alabama.
Dates:
1879-1910
Zachariah Fields deed
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0512
Overview
A conveyance of land in Montgomery, Alabama, dated 3 March 1833, to Jonathan Mayhew and George Whitman.
Dates:
1833 March 2
H. P. and Elisa K. Fleischman Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0521
Overview
Letters of a commission merchant in the Caribbean and on the Mississippi River, and his family.
Dates:
1827-1850
Ann and Robert Selvidge Foster papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0531
Overview
Primarily receipts and statements but the collection also includes Robert S. Foster’s will and a deed for 1,274 acres of land from the heirs of Robert S. Foster to Edmond L. Prince in 1859 for the sum of $19,110.00. Most of the statements are for the freight, wharfage, drayage, weighing and storage of cotton shipped by steamboats, and are listed for either Mrs. Ann Foster or the Estate of Robert S. Foster. Other receipts are for the purchase of clothing, books and magazine subscriptions.
Dates:
1833-1859
Garner Family scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0559
Overview
A scrapbook of local news and events compiled by Mrs. J. T. Garner of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates:
after 1892
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Company documents
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0602
Overview
Documents dealing with various financial considerations concerning mortgages, bonds, consolidations, etc., between 1912 And 1914
Dates:
1912-1936
Edward Hall letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0609
Overview
Business letters to Addin Lewis in New Haven, Connecticut, from Hall in Mobile, Alabama, 10 March and 15 April 1837 and 17 August 1840.
Dates:
1837, 1840
A. B. Hanson records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0623
Overview
Letterbook from 12 March to 15 May 1888, other correspondence and cases, a ledger labeled "pleadings" between 18 July 1888 to 26 February 1891 containing general correspondence and cases, and other miscellaneous material from 1888.
Dates:
1888-1891
Samuel S. Goodman hotel ledger
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0578
Overview
Guest register from 11 July 1889 through 31 January 1890 of this Scottsville, Virginia, hotel.
Dates:
1889-1890
Green and Hopper deed
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0588
Overview
A conveyance of land in Montgomery, Alabama, dated 30 August 1832, by Moses Green and Joseph D. Hopper to George Whitman.
Dates:
1832 August 30
David D. Greene papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0593
Overview
This collection consists of correspondence that discusses labor union issues.
Dates:
1919-1936
James Holt carpentry notebook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0693
Abstract
This collection consists of an account book created by this Montgomery, Alabama, carpenter, with notes and entries relating primarily to the purchase of construction items such as nails, plaster, boards, etc.
Dates:
1848
Harco Drugs records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0626
Overview
Miscellaneous materials including newsletters, an employee handbook, memoranda, sales, publicity and marketing information, and other items.
Dates:
1974-1997
John G. Hardin crop lien
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0628
Overview
Copy of a crop lien for $50 against the crop John G. Hardin will harvest on a plantation in Elmore County, Alabama, owned by B.S. Walkley.
Dates:
1875 July 19
Andrew Coleman Hargrove papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0630
Overview
Personal and business correspondence, class notes, and financial records of attorney and politician, Andrew Coleman Hargrove of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates:
1835-1911
William Hoskins letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0647
Overview
Letter dated 31 March 1796, from Hoskins in Bordeaux, France, to James Swan in America, addressing potential business prospects.
Dates:
1796 March 31
Labor relations papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3454
Overview
Miscellaneous labor relations documents
Dates:
1930s-1960s
Lister Hill papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0670
Abstract
Subject files, correspondence, reports, and other materials by, to, and about this Alabama senator who served in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1923- 1938 and the U. S. Senate from 1938-1969.
Dates:
1921-1968
Brewster and Conley sales records
Collection
Identifier: W-0075
Overview
Contains the sales records from 1838 to 1846 of Brewster and Conley, a buggy and carriage manufacturing company located in antebellum Mobile, Alabama.
Dates:
1838 - 1846
Robert H. McKenzie dissertation, correspondence, and notes
Collection
Identifier: W-0072
Overview
Copy of Robert H. McKenzie's dissertation, "A History of the Shelby Iron Company, 1865-1881," and a small collection of correspondence and research notes related to the dissertation.
Dates:
1971
George H. Thompson plantation records
Collection
Identifier: W-0073
Overview
Ledger documenting the expenses of Russell County, Alabama, planter George H. Thompson.
Dates:
1855 - 1874
John Horgan Jr. Photographic Album
Collection
Identifier: 2009-170
Overview
The collection consists of twenty-three industrial photographs taken around Birmingham, Ensley, Sheffield, Anniston, Bessemer, and Woodward, Alabama in 1889. Photographer from Birmingham, Alabama, John Horgan, Jr. took the photos for Truman H. Aldrich and presented them to him in June 1889.
Dates:
1889-06-01
Woodward Iron Company records
Collection
Identifier: W-0061
Overview
Correspondence, financial and legal records, annual reports, and employee newsletters produced by the Woodward Iron Company and members of the Woodward Voting Trust, from 1945-1977.
Dates:
1945 - 1977
George O. Baker and Joseph M. Baker papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0066
Overview
Correspondence, ledgers, and other papers of Selma, Alabama, businessmen, George O. Baker, his son, Joseph M. Baker, and their various companies and businesses.
Dates:
1886 - 1898
Nehemiah Denton Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1602
Abstract
Correspondence and other business materials of this Brooklyn, New York, resident with business interests in Mobile, Alabama. Aside from extensive business correspondence, it includes detailed descriptions of Mobile's antebellum social life, and accounts of yellow fever epidemics and fires.
Dates:
1831 - 1844
Joshua Hill Foster Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0535
Overview
Papers of a University of Alabama graduate, Baptist minister, planter, teacher (University of Alabama, 1873-1892) and president of Alabama Central Female College, 1869-1873.
Dates:
1839 - 1904
Richard Chanoweth Promissory Note
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2580
Overview
Photocopy of promissory note in which Richard Chanoweth of Kentucky County acknowledges receipt of a barrel of whiskey and promises to deliver deer skins to Philip Engle as payment.
Dates:
1779 July 12
Central Iron and Coal Company Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2007-009
Overview
Central Iron and Coal photographic collection consist of images depicting different aspects of coal and iron production, from mining to building a furnace and transporting the material by train, as well as workers' houses, offices, and stores. Some of the photographs have locations identified as Bibbville and Vance, Alabama.
Dates:
1901 - 1903
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