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Barton and Stewart law firm records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0121
Abstract
Daybook and docket, 1827-32, of this Tuscaloosa law firm.
Dates:
1827-1832; Majority of material found within 1827 - 1829
Jesse Beene letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0128
Abstract
Two letters written from Cahawba, Alabama, to Rowland G. Hazard in Peace Dale, Rhode Island. The first, dated 14 July 1839, orders shoes for Beene's sixty-eight slaves and includes a list of slaves and a measurement of their feet in inches. In the second, dated 16 December 1841, Beene expresses dissatisfaction with both shoes and prices.
Dates:
1839-1841
Harvey Beeson letters and photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0129
Abstract
Letter and photographs relating to Harvey Beeson’s ancestors in Michigan, August 1939.
Dates:
1939
W. C. Strong letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0132
Abstract
A January 1927 letter by W. C. Strong of Mobile, Alabama, recounting the circumstances surrounding the death of Robert F. Bell, Jr., an employee of the Munson Steam Ship Company docks who died on the job in late 1926.
Dates:
1927
William Robert Bell letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0134
Abstract
A letter dated 29 May 1864 from a Confederate soldier to his mother and sister while stationed in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.
Dates:
1864 May 29
Henry R. Benagh letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0136
Abstract
A letter containing genealogical information about the Benagh family.
Dates:
1951
James C. Bennett papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0137
Abstract
A miscellaneous collection of Civil War material of this Union soldier from Indiana, including enlistment lists, muster roles, war songs, writings, drawings, a diary, genealogical information, and clippings. All materials are photocopies of originals.
Dates:
circa 1862-1899; Majority of material found within 1862 - 1869
Sam Bennett letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0138
Abstract
An 1848 letter written from Chickasaw, Alabama, to his cousin in Tuscumbia, Alabama, discussing the weather of the "sunny South," temperance, sailing to New Orleans, and various family matters.
Dates:
1848 May 7
Macon and Miles Abernathy papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0003
Overview
This collection consists Abernathy family correspondence discussing the outbreak of the Civil War and the return of Macon, a University of Alabama student, to his hometown of Jacksonville, Alabama, to enlist in a local company. Also contains an 1878 obituary of Macon's father, Major Miles W. Abernathy.
Dates:
1861 - 1878
Al Andrews Amateur Journalism Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0016
Abstract
A very large collection of individually-produced fan magazines (fanzines or ‘zines), circular letters, and related materials, principally of science fiction fantasy subjects, named in honor of Birmingham native and science fiction artist, Al Andrews. See the finding aid for a detailed inventory of the contents of the collection.
Dates:
1961-[2009]
Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee minutes
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0030
Overview
Minutes of the Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee meetings from 1892-1894.
Dates:
1892-1894
Alabama Nurses Association records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0044
Abstract
This collection includes meeting minutes, 1913-1940, copies of the organization's newsletter, 1958-1972, miscellaneous newspaper and magazine articles, photographs, and correspondence, a few rosters, and papers relating to admitting African Americans to the association, 1949-1950.
Dates:
1913-1977
Bush and Lobdell Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0049
Overview
Five letters and a telegram to a foundry in Delaware from various Alabama railroads concerning purchase of wheels, trucks, pinions, and other items.
Dates:
1860
Alabama Review editorial records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0051
Overview
Miscellaneous correspondence, as well as copies of submitted articles (published and unpublished), of this peer-reviewed academic journal that presents the best of scholarship on the history of the state.
Dates:
1976-1987
Alabama School Libraries: a history
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0052
Overview
This collection contains papers that are associated with Alabama School Libraries. This includes newspaper clippings, association newsletters, correspondence, and reports with the bulk of the materials from the 1940s.
Dates:
1930-1970
Alabama Circuit Court, 17th District, Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0055
Overview
A collection of court records from the Alabama Circuit Court's 17th District, including minutes and trial, appearance, and subpoena dockets, 1815-1835.
Dates:
1815-1835
Alabama Circuit Court, 23rd District, records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0056
Overview
Primarily records of suits for debt, arranged chronologically, by circuit court and county court, including judge's dockets.
Dates:
1809-1926
Alabama Democratic Party, 1860 Delegation minutes
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0057
Overview
Minutes and roll of Alabama's delegation, who were "accredited to the Baltimore and Richmond Democratic convention" in Richmond, Virginia, in 1860.
Dates:
1860
Lamar Aldridge papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0059
Overview
Letters home written while Aldridge was in training in Georgia and then serving in France during World War I.
Dates:
1917-1919
Alison family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0062
Abstract
Genealogical information, including typewritten booklets on various families. Individual folders are labeled with family names. The collection includes correspondence, photocopies, and photographs.
Dates:
after 1800
M. E. Allan letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0063
Overview
Letter dated 30 September 1855, to "Dear Cousin," from Bald Hill, Georgia, discussing family news, crops, children, and illnesses and deaths among family and slaves.
Dates:
1855 September 30
John Ramsey papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3799
Overview
Correspondence, financial records, and bank statements
Dates:
unknown
Allen Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0064
Overview
The business and personal papers of John G. Allen (1810- 1891) and his son Charles Edward (1860-1943), planters of Marengo County, Alabama, including Civil War letters, tenant farmer contracts, mortgages and indentures, bills and receipts, personal letters, insurance policies, and miscellaneous items relating to the family.
Dates:
1848-1906
Allen and Jemison Hardware Company catalogs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0066
Abstract
Two catalogs, 1913 and 1928, of this Tuscaloosa, Alabama, hardware store.
Dates:
1913, 1928
Letter from Martin to Julia C. Glasscock
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0917
Abstract
A letter dated 19 July 1866 to Miss Julia C. Glasscock of Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Martin. Mentions Selma, Philadelphia, and New York.
Dates:
1866-07-19
Jefferson Franklin Jackson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0736
Overview
This collection contains the letters of correspondence, financial papers, and a Phi Beta Kappa invitation.
Dates:
1847 - 1921
Charles W. Cook Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4335
Scope and Contents
This collection of ninety-one letters between Charles W. Cook and his wife, Esther, was sent between September and December 1952 while Charles was working for the United States Army Chemical Corps on Project Ivy at Eniwetok Atoll in the Pacific Proving Grounds. Eighty-three of the letters are between Charles and Esther, the remaining eight are from Charles' mother, father, sister, and other military colonels. The correspondence is about the daily life of the writers as they keep in...
Dates:
1952-09-05 - 1952-12-12
Robert A. Patterson Civil War Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4334
Scope and Contents
This collection of six letters to family members was written by Robert A. Patterson, who was traveling with Company F of the 57th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry through Mississippi, Georgia, and Alabama between 1862-1864. The letters describe the unit's actions and movements, interactions with locals, and encounters with enslaved persons escaping slaveholders.
Dates:
1862 - 1865
James Strother Caller Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0263
Overview
Letter written by Caller, dated 2 August 1852, from Gosport, Clarke County, Alabama, to Messrs. Jno. A. Winston &c, commission merchants of Mobile, Alabama, asking for a correction on the account of W. McConnell
Dates:
1852-08-02
John Bickley papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2296
Overview
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
Little Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0863
Abstract
A collection of papers of a Tuscaloosa, Alabama, family, including some correspondence, financial papers, clippings, and sketches.
Dates:
1857 - 1950
Fitts and Alston Families Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4198
Overview
Papers, correspondence, and photographs from three generations of two Tuscaloosa, Alabama, families.
Dates:
1900 - 1966
Erik Per Overbey Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3973
Overview
Overbey's collection of correspondence with and clippings of several University of Alabama alumni
Dates:
1947-1989
Mrs. Sue Brown Correspondence and Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4039
Overview
Correspondence to Sue Brown from friends and relatives, as well as a scrapbook and miscellaneous documents and correspondence.
Dates:
1833-1943
W. H. Storey Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4048
Overview
Correspondence, diaries, educational materials, and genealogical documents of Storey and his family
Dates:
1890-1935
Cunningham Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4011
Overview
Correspondence, maps, newspapers, and photographs of this West Alabama family
Dates:
1834-1979
Branscomb Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4017
Overview
Letters, land grants, diplomas, certificates, scrapbook, daguerreotype, and other miscellaneous documents, as well as quilts and other textiles (including a wedding dress from the early 20th century)
Dates:
after 1865
George Doherty Johnston Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4018
Overview
Letters to and from this Confederate brigadier general.
Dates:
1845-1885
Sarah Huey, United Daughters of the Confederacy Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4072
Overview
Sheet music, programs, and letters from various individuals with the UDC
Dates:
1930-1950
Robert Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4096
Overview
The Robert Smith papers contain correspondence between Robert Smith and his family during his military training in 1942 and his deployment to England and France in 1944 during World War II.
Dates:
1942-1956
Bethel Fite Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4106
Overview
Papers of Bethel Fite, longtime employee of the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1928-1978
Jennie B. Scott Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4108
Overview
Papers of a freeborn African American family who lived in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama, in the latter half of the nineteenth century and through the mid-1960s
Dates:
1910-1965
Samuel D. Risley Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4141
Overview
Papers documenting the military service of Samuel D. Risley and his brother John Risley in the 20th Iowa Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
Dates:
1822-1909; Majority of material found within 1862 - 1865
Dall-Tardy Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4157
Overview
Letters from members of the Dall and Tardy families of Baltimore, Maryland, and Mobile, Alabama, written between 1840 and 1908.
Dates:
1840-1908
Jefferson Carroll Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4232
Overview
World War II letters, scrapbook, and genealogical materials
Dates:
1884-1945
Alice J. Norton letters
Collection
Identifier: W-0166
Overview
The correspondence, outgoing and incoming, of botanist and author Alice J. Norton of Bristol, Connecticut.
Dates:
1864-1899
Frances Virginia McLin Wright Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4191
Overview
Papers of a Sheffield, Alabama, elementary school teacher, her family, and allied families.
Dates:
1879-1974
Carl S. Auerbach World War II letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4202
Overview
Letters from this WWII sailor to his wife and family.
Dates:
1936-1945
Shackelford and McMahon papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1256
Overview
Contains account records, letters of correspondence, and contracts.
Dates:
1830-1860s
James Q. Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1290
Overview
Contains a certificate from the Marion Military Institute, 1898, letters of correspondence 1892 -1939, financial receipts, newspaper clippings, telegrams 1918, legal documents from his election time period as Attorney General of Alabama 1918-1930, personal papers, notes and remarks as his time as judge 1930-1940's.
Dates:
unknown
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