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Dorman and Noel family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0443

Abstract A genealogical record of the ancestors of Lily Dorman Ramsey, plus family correspondence of the Dormans and Noels of Greensboro and Mobile, Alabama.

Dates: 1831-1866

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Overview Collection contains letters written by Ambrose Doss of Jefferson County, Alabama, to his wife, Sarah Brake Doss while he was in Co. C of the 19th Alabama Regiment from the time of his enlistment in 1861 until his death on 1864 July 5 near Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia. There is also a letter from Lt. J. W. Rouse, dated 1864 July 6, to Sarah telling her of Ambrose’s death and burial. There are several miscellaneous documents including a short biographical sketch of Doss and a booklet titled...

Dates: 1861 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

L.O. Brackeen paper

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0451

Overview Paper titled Enoch Hooper Cook, Sr., of Wilcox County, Alabama, presented to the Alabama Historical Association by Mrs. Ralph Draughon.

Dates: 1962 April 26

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

C. W. Duke letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0454

Overview Typescript copy of a letter written by C.W. Duke in Smith County, Texas, to Mr. D.W. Walkley describing life in Texas.

Dates: 1870 April 20

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Rachel Duke Hamilton papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0455

Overview A photocopy of a typed draft of the manuscript of a biography of Judge Peter J. Hamilton written by his youngest daughter, Rachel Duke Hamilton Cannon (sometimes noted as Rachel-Duke).

Dates: circa 1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Durst Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0461

Overview Letters, newspapers, and miscellaneous documents from the Durst family. There is also a World War One era panoramic photograph and United Stated Service, or Blue Star Mother's flag.

Dates: 1708-1977; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1868

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letter from Maria to Martha

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0462

Overview Letter dated 25 December 1885, from Maria in Wentworth, New Hampshire, to her cousin Martha in Laconia, New Hampshire.

Dates: 1885 December 25

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Samuel Earle papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0463

Overview Correspondence dealing with Earle's tenure as a congressman representing South Carolina, and genealogical papers of Earle's grandson, Samuel M. Earle.

Dates: 1780-1907

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Estes Embroidery Circle records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0491

Overview Letters, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, photos, scrapbooks, and diaries of members of this social club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Dates: 1928-1996

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

James Clifford Estes papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0492

Overview Personal correspondence, papers relating to academic matters, a diploma, cards, maps, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Estes, his family, and friends

Dates: 1914-1955; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1924

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Alice Estill papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0494

Overview Extensive genealogy notes collected by Alice Estill of Miami, Florida (probably for the purpose of joining the Daughters of the American Revolution).

Dates: 1948-1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Richard V. Evans correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0496

Overview A collection of Judge Evans' incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Dates: 1925-1952

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

T. J. Farmer family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0504

Overview Miscellaneous correspondence, mostly among members of this Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, farm family, and an 1876 grade report from Alabama Central Female College.

Dates: 1853-1898

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

City of Faunsdale, Marengo County, Alabama, correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0509

Overview Letters created and received by the city of Faunsdale, Marengo County, Alabama, mainly relating to routine matters in this small town, including city maintenance concerns.

Dates: 1927-1933

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ashley Liles paper "Folklore of Hunting"

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0526

Overview An essay on deer hunting, ghost tales, Tom Haney, dipping, pranks, the hunter, and vocabulary

Dates: circa 1990

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Edwin Hardy Foster papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0532

Overview Letters written by and to Foster between 1907 and 1938, as well as some miscellaneous correspondence written by Foster’s family members and members of the United States House of Representatives concerning his application to the Consular Services. There is also a small collection of letters written in German; Foster’s report cards from Male High School (1875-1881) and his first semester grades from The University of Alabama in 1882; reports cards for his brothers, Sumner B., Thomas J., Henry...

Dates: 1872-1938

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William Lovelace Foster letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0538

Overview Typescript copies of a lengthy and detailed letter from Foster during the siege of Vicksburg, to his wife, begun before communications were cut off and continued at intervals throughout the siege (June 1863) until the city's surrender to Union forces on 4 July 1863.

Dates: 1863 June 20

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Gaines Family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0550

Overview Correspondence, legal and business documents relating to the Gaines family, most of it from Mobile, Choctaw, and Jefferson Counties, Alabama.

Dates: 1824-1949

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

James R. Garber correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0557

Overview Personal and professional letters to and from Dr. James R. Garber

Dates: 1950-1955

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Thomas Henry Garner papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0560

Overview Correspondence, postcards, invitations, and other items, including letters (1887-1892) from Alston Fitts while he was in Europe.

Dates: 1887-?1913

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Reminiscence of Julius C. Greene

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0595

Overview Photocopy of a typescript copy of an essay by the descendant of the early settlers of Jefferson County, Alabama.

Dates: after 1904

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bird Griffin papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0596

Overview Personal papers, mostly involving the activities of this Perry County farmer and justice of the peace.

Dates: 1805-1885

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wiley Hagler papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0607

Overview Correspondence, school papers, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: 1901-1972

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Mrs. Oscar Hall scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0611

Overview Scrapbook created by Birmingham, Alabama, resident containing clippings and other items related to World War I, particularly Birmingham soldiers and sailors.

Dates: 1918-1919

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Peter Joseph Hamilton papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0613

Overview Biographical documents concerning Peter Joseph Hamilton.

Dates: 1832 - 1900

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

W. A. Handley letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0618

Overview Letter written to the U.S. House of Representatives at the beginning of his term as a member of the House.

Dates: 1871 March 8

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Miscellaneous genealogies

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0564

Overview Miscellaneous genealogies of various Alabama families

Dates: after 1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Marie Giles letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0569

Overview Letter dated 8 August 1864 to her cousin, a soldier in the Confederate Army, discussing interruptions in railroad service, provisions for the army, and poor people at home.

Dates: 1864 August 8

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Guy Gilliland papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0570

Overview Letters between Gilliland and his sweetheart (later wife) Josie, church materials from Trinity United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, greeting cards, and photographs

Dates: 1909-1981

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

James A. Goble diary

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0574

Overview Civil War diary of a soldier in the First Alabama Infantry who was born in New York and later lived in Auburn, Alabama, before moving to Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1862-1863

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Louisa Goffe letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0576

Overview Letter dated 28 April 1837, from Tuscaloosa, to her sister, Mary Wyckoff, discussing Louisa's move to Tuscaloosa, the failure of her husband to visit Mary while in New York, and fashions.

Dates: 1837 April 28

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Eliza Williams Chotard Gould memoirs

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0582

Overview Two typescript copies of an 1868 memoirs written by early Tuscaloosa resident of French ancestry, whose family were Natchez, Mississippi pioneers.

Dates: 1868

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

J. B. Grayson letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0587

Overview Letter written by Grayson on 22 March 1880 in Demopolis, Alabama, to Belmont Perry in Woodbury, New Jersey.

Dates: 1880 March 22

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Marvin P. Harper papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0632

Abstract A variety of documents covering: slave ownership documents concerning crimes and deaths; Farrah Law Society plaque; UA football picture from 1920s; Church programs; Stamps; Daughters of the Confederacy minutes. McCall diploma, 1879; and Kennedy family papers.

Dates: 1875-1930

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Crittenden Harris papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0638

Overview Receipts from Greensboro, Alabama, stores and notes concerning the opening of the local telephone company in Greensboro in 1909.

Dates: 1909, 1949

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Harris family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0640

Overview Includes typewritten copies of letters written between James William and Robert Harris, both serving in the Confederate States Army, and their family in Marengo County, Alabama.

Dates: 1861

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jephta Harrison letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0646

Overview Letters to Harrison's father and brother.

Dates: 1822-1847

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ralph Murray Havens papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0650

Overview Diaries, letters, and other papers related to Havens's service in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-1945.

Dates: 1943-1946

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William C. Hayne letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0652

Overview Letter from William C. Hayne of Charleston, South Carolina, to Lewis Bristol of New Haven, Connecticut, discussing immigrating to Alabama.

Dates: 1837 February 3

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Elizabeth Anne Hodo letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0686

Abstract Letter written from Pickens County, Alabama, to Elizabeth Boswell, discussing school, friends, and social life.

Dates: 1844 September 1

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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