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Amelia Boswell letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0190
Abstract
Letter dated 13 August 1847, from Boswell of El Dorado, Arkansas, to her cousin, Elizabeth A. Boswell of Pike County, Alabama, discussing the health of family members, crops, and weather.
Dates:
1847 August 13
Franklin Welsh Bowdon letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0191
Abstract
A letter dated 24 October 1835, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa to the editor of the Weekly Globe requesting a six-month subscription to the newspaper.
Dates:
1835 October 24
Charles Boyd genealogy
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0195
Abstract
A collection of genealogical records pertaining to Boyd's family.
Dates:
undated
Boyd family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0194
Abstract
Photocopies of various documents and letters relating to Alfred Boyd (1814-82) and his descendants as well as a typescript history of the family of Joel Willis, Sr., and a typescript paper by Bruce L. Bennett of Ohio State University titled, "Sports and Physical Education in Colonial Times."
Dates:
1816-1943; Majority of material found within 1850 - 1859
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
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
Charity Sophia Rutland Brett commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0206
Overview
Mid-nineteenth-century combination cookbook and scrapbook that includes a "Cure for Cancer," a "New broth for the sick," and a "remedy for cholera," among others.
Dates:
1851-1856
1926 Bridal shower booklet
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2751
Overview
A 1926 bridal shower booklet created for the bride, Bernice, by the women who attended the party.
Dates:
1926
Broadnax, Cleavland, and McKerrill account ledger
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0213
Overview
Ledger recording purchases by customers at this general store in Eutaw, Green County, Alabama.
Dates:
1866
Iveson L. Brookes papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0214
Abstract
A large collection of letters to and from this Baptist clergyman, planter and southern sectionalist, including defenses of the South, Brookes's business transactions, and family matters.
Dates:
1811-1911; Majority of material found within 1825 - 1865
Alfred A. Brown letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0218
Overview
Letter dated 16 January 1863, from Canterbury, New Hampshire, to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burroughs, West Acton, Massachusetts, concerning friends and family
Dates:
1863 January 16
Maude Buntin collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0229
Overview
Miscellaneous papers related to Aliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, including the Oak Grove Presbyterian Church Centennial program, 1937, the 50th anniversary booklet of the Tuesday Study Club, 1964, a Bible Study schedule for 1913, and clippings and photos related to Pickens County landmarks.
Dates:
1913-1976
Charles Mitchell Burford letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0231
Overview
Letter written by Burford, dated 20 October 1847, from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to his brother in Summerfield [Alabama?]
Dates:
1847 October 20
John Burnham papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0233
Abstract
Correspondence and other material relating to the captivity of Captain John Burnham in Algiers, 1793-94, his attempts to buy his freedom and subsequent efforts to secure reimbursement from Congress.
Dates:
1792-1832/1943?
Sallie Burt letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0238
Overview
Letter written by Burt on 12 February 1850, from Columbus [Georgia?], to friend her Lizzie, with news of family and friends
Dates:
1850 February 12
Lucille Dorroh Burton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0239
Overview
A collection of genealogical records.
Dates:
unknown
Rosa Lee Busby papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0240
Overview
Genealogical research and papers compiled by Busby
Dates:
unknown
O. T. Buswell letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0242
Overview
Copy of a letter written by O.T. Buswell on 22 February 1870 from Rockville, Alabama, to George P. Buswell
Dates:
1870 February 22
Helen N. Butler scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0244
Overview
A scrapbook by Helen N., "Nellie," Butler of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, consisting of clippings of newspaper articles, obituaries, poetry, marriage announcements, invitations, visiting cards, letters, prints and engravings.
Dates:
1857–1888
Jack S. Butler papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2485
Overview
Letters written to and from Lt. Jack S. Butler and his wife, Maxine, in 1945, while he was stationed in Italy, and she was in Notasulga and Auburn, AL
Dates:
1945
C. C. Sale and Sallie Sale Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1223
Abstract
This collection contains two letters, one by C. C. Sale from Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 26 May [1864] to his wife, and one from Sallie Sale from Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia 30 July [1864] to her sister.
Dates:
1860
Cahill Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2282
Abstract
The Cahill Family Papers consist of personal correspondence to and from Clyde M., Michael J., and Belle Mills Cahill of Ohio. Also included in the collection are receipts and miscellaneous financial documents.
Dates:
1886-1935
Hamlin Caldwell family genealogy
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0256
Overview
Genealogy completed in 1958 by Daisy Caldwell and Jessie King Cave. The work documents the life of Hamlin Caldwell of Scottsboro, Alabama, and his descendants.
Dates:
1958 December 1
J. F. J. Caldwell letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0257
Overview
Letter written by Caldwell, dated 5 September 1861, to James Simms of Charleston, South Carolina, inquiring about a note and asking for assistance in getting a secretaryship with the Confederate Commissioners being sent to Europe.
Dates:
1861 September 5
Callahan Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0262
Overview
A miscellany of materials, primarily genealogical records of a large number of families. The collection also contains files on the Hopewell Baptist Church in Fayette County, Alabama, the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment Company F, Alabama land records, and on women's suffrage.
Dates:
unknown
Canebrake collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0267
Overview
Materials relating principally to the community of Dayton in Marengo County, Alabama. It includes land grants, the Dayton city code, town council minutes, and some family records.
Dates:
circa 1837?
John Cannon indenture
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0269
Overview
An agreement dated 10 January 1899 and executed in Elmore County, Alabama, between J. W. Adams and John Cannon, indenturing Archie Cannon, a minor, to five months agricultural labor.
Dates:
1899 January 10
Cantelou family genealogy
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0271
Overview
Photocopies of various documents concerning the ancestry of members of the Cantelou family of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
Dates:
1855–1965
Caroline Virginia Samuel Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1227
Abstract
Letters from Tuscaloosa to Samuel's cousin Edmond W. Samuel, with news, social and otherwise, of Tuscaloosa, the aftermath of the Civil War, and much else.
Dates:
1865 - 1871
Jesse Carter commonplace and letterbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0284
Overview
Commonplace and letterbook, with early entries dating from 1823, includes hand-written poetry and by authors such as Shakespeare and Lord Byron. Later entries date from at least 1843 and include copies of letters that mention Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras societies.
Dates:
1823-1882
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
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
I. M. Clark letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0308
Overview
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
Clement Claiborne Clay, Jr., letter and biographical sketch
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0309
Overview
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
Hugh Lawson Clay letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0311
Overview
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
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
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
Coleman and Truss family letters
Collection
Identifier: W-0103
Overview
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
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
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
Dr. Edward Augustus Cook collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0354
Overview
Collection contains materials relating mainly to Dr. Edward Augustus Cook’s medical practice in Kirk’s Grove, Cherokee County, Alabama including account ledgers, daybooks, register of births and deaths, correspondence, and a photograph.
Dates:
1882 - 1920
County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0362
Overview
Scrapbook documenting the history of the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Home Demonstration Club and includes photos, newspaper clippings, and club documents.
Dates:
1911
Cowin family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0364
Overview
Photocopies of the diary and essays written by John H. Cowin of Green County, Alabama covering events from 22 April through 13 November 1861 as well as a smaller diary for the month of January 1863. There is also a presidential pardon and oaths of allegiance certificates for Samuel Cowin, as well as photocopies of miscellaneous documents including Alabama tax statements from 1875 and 1877 and newspaper clippings, and a Civil War era Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army revolver. Also in the...
Dates:
1861–1921
J.M. Craft Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2539
Overview
J.M. Craft, a veteran living in a U.S. Soldier's Home in Kansas City, Missouri, writes about his daily life.
Dates:
1940 January 9
James P. Creath letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0370
Overview
Letter written by a Uniontown, Alabama, businessman dated 29 April 1893, to his fiancée.
Dates:
1893 April 29
T. H. Crenshaw, Jr., papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0372
Overview
Photocopies of the papers of the Crenshaw family, including personal and business correspondence, bills, receipts, etc.
Dates:
1810-1884
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