Collections | Special Collections & Archives

A. L. Willoughby receipt and letter book

Collection

Identifier: W-0006

Overview Receipts from grocers, clothing sellers, and other Mobile, Alabama, merchants detailing personal expenditures; also includes seventy-six letters, mostly relating family news.

Dates: 1861-1869

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wright, Cotten, and Douglass Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1583

Abstract This collection contains diaries, correspondence, and other materials related to four generations of this Tennessee/Alabama family.

Dates: 1798 - 1990

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wynn Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1590

Abstract An extensive collection of correspondence, diaries and legal and financial papers relating to John Henry Irby Wynn (1787-1854), teacher and farmer in Limestone County, Alabama, and his son Alexander Montgomery (1823-1897), daughter-in-law Martha (Curtis) Wynn (1826-1907), and grandson John Robert Wynn (ca. 1860-1896). The diaries include accounts of Alexander Wynn's trip to Arkansas in the 1850s.

Dates: 1845 - 1913

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Joseph Wilbourn Young letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1596

Abstract A collection of letters home from Europe, during and immediately after World War I.

Dates: 1918 - 1919

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Catherine Hixon Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0679

Abstract 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.

Dates: 1853-07-17

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Henry De Lamar Clayton Sr. papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0313

Abstract The personal, legal, military, and administrative papers, of this Alabama politician, Confederate general, and University of Alabama president.

Dates: 1840-1925

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alma Bishop Williams Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2012-032

Abstract Collection consists of Bishop and Harry’s family, a family friend’s photographs, and some unidentified photographs.

Dates: 1862 - 1974

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Poellnitz and Meador Family Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2013-011

Abstract This collection consists of fifty-two photographs of Poellnitz and Meador family members during the Mid-Nineteenth Century through the Early Twentieth Century.

Dates: 1859 - 1925

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Eugene Allen Smith Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2008-024

Abstract This collection consist of two hundred and sixty nine photographs depicting buildings around The University of Alabama campus; Tombigbee and other river's in Alabama; trains; Eugene Allen Smith house on campus and his family; Alabama State Capitol; steamboats; University of Alabama baseball team; scene's from University of Mississippi; and scene's from Wetumka Penitentiary.

Dates: 1813 - 1927

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

W. A. Mair Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2008-025

Overview This collection consists of two photographic albums with 230 photographs showcasing highlights of W. A. Mair travels with his friends and family through Michigan, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Mexico, and Tennessee.

Dates: 1900 - 1901

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Scott Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2012-017

Abstract Black and white photographs taken by Charles Scott and exhibited at the World's Fair in New York, 1936. Scenes of rural people and life, New York City and Jersey City, and industrial scenes in the northeastern United States.

Dates: 1888 - 1930

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Photographic Album of an African American Family

Collection

Identifier: 2016-002

Abstract Small rectangular photo album containing photographs of prominent African American family probably from around Washington, District of Columbia area.

Dates: 1910 - 1955

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Victor Hugo Friedman Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2008-020

Abstract Collection consists of one photo album with ninety-nine photographs depicting Victor Hugo Friedman, a native of Tuscaloosa and local philanthropist, and his friends.

Dates: 1890 - 1899

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Savage Family Photographic Album

Collection

Identifier: WP-020

Overview This collection consists of Savage family photographs documenting their travels and everyday life.

Dates: 1909 - 1910

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Booth Family Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3170

Overview Letters to and from members of the Booth family. Family and friends write about their experiences farming and raising livestock in Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Iowa from 1857 to 1886.

Dates: 1857 - 1886

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

John Collier Foster papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0536

Overview A sizeable collection of church correspondence, sermons, and other religious materials, and family correspondence and other personal items of this farmer and Southern Baptist minister in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dates: 1841 - 1892; Majority of material found within 1889 - 1892

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Julia Neely Finch Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0515

Overview Correspondence by and to Julia Neely Finch, as well as her poetry and short stories, written between 1890 and 1926, as well as a small handwritten and typescript collection of Julia’s poems and short stories and a Common Place Book, which served as a scrapbook of her published pieces.

Dates: 1890 - 1926

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Daphne Cunningham Diaries

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0385

Abstract 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.

Dates: 1913 - 1914

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jacob Faser letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0506

Overview Letters written from Mobile, Alabama, where Faser was working as a sword maker, to his wife in Macon, Mississippi, dealing mainly with personal news and information on the prices of available goods.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Pauline Jones Gandrud papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0555

Overview The collection contains genealogical research notes covering 1820-1880, including county data, church and marriage records, family histories, and other information created and gathered by this Alabama genealogist. The collection also contains a list of military pension and bounty land applications.

Dates: 1900 - 1980

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Perry County, Alabama, papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0139

Abstract Letters and other documents donated by a source in Perry County, Alabama. The collection consists of eight letters to Elias Benson. There is also one summons order included in the Elias Benson series. Another series contains the will of Philip Smith of South Carolina. The Thomas and Mary Jones series contains three statements of debt made to John E. Cook, along with an indenture statement and draft. The final series includes miscellaneous documents including deed certification, court records,...

Dates: 1796 - 1898

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Adams Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0006

Abstract This collection consists principally of correspondence among members of the Adams Family, the majority of which concerns the Confederate service of a son, who wrote many letters detailing army life and conditions. It also contains papers related to Homer and John Adams, prisoners of war who died before returning home, and an Adams Family history by Irving Adams, dated December 18, 1948.

Dates: 1849 - 1926; Majority of material found within 1860 - 1865

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William Jesse Robinett Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1624

Abstract This collection consists of a handwritten original paper and typescript copy containing the names of family members and stories about the family's experience during Rousseau's Raid, July 10-22, 1864, in which a Union Army force raided from Decatur, Alabama, to the southward.

Dates: 1957

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Joe A. Simpson papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1276

Overview Documents pertaining to Simpson's personal and professional life.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Fred and Agnes Blazek Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2599

Overview This collection contains the correspondence of Fred and Agnes Blazek, residents of Chicago, Illinois. They discuss their romantic relationship as well as daily events happening in their lives while Fred is serving in the military and stationed in Rockford, Illinois.

Dates: 1921 - 1963; Majority of material found within 1921 - 1924

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Pickett and Williams Families Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2576

Overview Contains information about the Pickett and Williams families as well as the 15th Alabama Infantry Division; also includes a membership application for the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Dates: 1980-2008

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Winifred Ruth O'Rear Diaries

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4133

Overview Mid-1930s diaries of a northeast Alabama woman

Dates: 1936-1937

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ruth Bealle Glass Memory Book and UA Athletic Association membership ticket

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3868

Overview The Ruth Bealle Glass Memory Book is from Glass's senior year at Tuscaloosa High School and includes notes from classmates and faculty, photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, invitations, programs, and other mementos.

Dates: 1926 - 1927

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charlie J. Black papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0167

Overview Photocopy of Black’s autobiography, “After The Fact: 20/20 Hindsight,” which covers Black’s youth in Beatrice, Monroe County, Alabama, his upbringing, education, teaching career, and political life in Washington. Also, some correspondence and newspaper articles by Black.

Dates: 1985-1987

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alex Van Hoose Davies family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0402

Overview Photocopies of the family history of an early northwest Alabama family, one of whom became mayor of Birmingham in the 1890s. There are also some personal recollections of the Union Army raid on Tuscaloosa led by John T. Croxton in April 1865, augmented with notes by grandson Alexander Van Hoose Davies, as well as copies of memorials of various Van Hoose men, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1925-1980

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Huntsville, Alabama receipts, 1916-1917

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3700

Overview Two receipts from Huntsville, Alabama, for groceries in 1916 and 1917

Dates: 1916-1917

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Early 20th century newspapers, magazines, and miscellaneous material

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3723

Overview Newspapers, magazines, and other miscellaneous materials dating from about 1915 through 1954

Dates: 1915-1954

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Fitts and Alston Families Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2016-008

Overview Collection consist of two photo albums and eighty-six loose photographs of Fitts and Alston families adventures on their boat, "Mary Francis" through Alabama and Florida, and family portraits.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1830 - 1920

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Aylette Family Tree

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0099

Abstract A typed copy of the Aylette family pedigree.

Dates: undated

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Frank Finnerty papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0516

Overview Papers and radio scripts written by this University of Alabama graduate.

Dates: 1940-1970

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Frank L. Grove reminiscence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0600

Overview Typescript reminiscences of the years when he was a "paying guest" at Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce's house.

Dates: after 1917

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

McCorvey and Tutwiler families papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0947

Overview A collection of correspondence, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs created by these families.

Dates: 1830 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1900 - 1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letter to Glady and Gordon

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2951

Overview A letter to Glady and Gordon from their mother in Columbus, Wisconsin about Bob, who plans to enlist after graduation.

Dates: 1945 April 29

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.017

Identifier: 2009-074

Abstract Three photographs of people at a brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dates: 1890

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.017

Identifier: 2009-075

Abstract This collection consists of seven photographs depicting members of Dietrich family and some unidentified people.

Dates: 1898 - 1923

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.017

Identifier: 2009-076

Abstract This collection consists of five photographs depicting African American's picking cotton in Mississippi.

Dates: 1941

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.017

Identifier: 2009-078

Abstract This collection consists of four photographs depicting scenes from Colorado and unidentified people engaged in leisurely activities.

Dates: 1880

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.017

Identifier: 2009-079

Abstract This collection consists of seven photographs depicting some identified and some unidentified people in Clearwater, Florida.

Dates: 1950-02-09

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-098

Overview This collection consists of two photographs depicting places in West Virginia.

Dates: 1914

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-100

Overview This collection consists of 248 photographs depicting people, and scenes from Louisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana.

Dates: 1910 - 1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2009-114

Overview This collection consists of nineteen photographs depicting scenes from Estero Island, Florida.

Dates: 1913-02-09

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.029

Identifier: 2009-127

Overview This collection consists of eleven photographs depicting people and places in Kentucky.

Dates: 1860 - 1930

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.029

Identifier: 2009-128

Overview This collection consists of ten photographs depicting studio portraits of a child.

Dates: 1910

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.029

Identifier: 2009-130

Overview This collection consists of nine photographs depicting people and scenes in Indiana.

Dates: 1906 - 1912

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Collection — Box: 2009001.029

Identifier: 2009-131

Overview This collection consists of twelve photographs depicting people in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Dates: 1910

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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