Collections | Special Collections & Archives

Carl Lamson Carmer letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0277

Overview Letter written by this acclaimed author of Stars Fell on Alabama to Mrs. Raymond McClain, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, discussing Mrs. McLain's association with Ruby Pickens Tartt, who Carmer praises for her value to the state of Alabama and her work to raise awareness of the folk traditions of Alabama.

Dates: 1972 August 9

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Emmett Bryan Carmichael collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0278

Overview Approximately 300 letters sent to Emmett Carmichael by "renowned Americans," primarily from prominent physicians and university administrators from Alabama.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Oliver Cromwell Carmichael collection

Collection — Box: 2356

Identifier: MSS-0279

Overview A miscellany of material relating to this University of Alabama president, including a newspaper clipping, a Carmichael writing entitled "The Function of Instinct in Education," and a scrapbook.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Peter Archibald Carmichael papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0280

Abstract A collection of this Alabama native and Louisiana State University professor's lecture notes, publications, and professional files on subjects including logic, religion, language, labor arbitration, and civil rights/segregation.

Dates: 1931-1974

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Aubrey Toulmin Carney contract

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0281

Overview A contract dated 20 April 1950, with Charles Scribners Sons for her book, No Odds - No Victory.

Dates: 1950 April 20

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Carriere and Borduzat conveyance

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0282

Overview Notarized document dated 22 April 1836, for sale of slaves in New Orleans by (Auguste) Carriere & (Daniel Gregoire) Borduzat to Prosper Foy.

Dates: 1836 April 22

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Mary Tarver Carroll papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0283

Overview Contains two undated letters written from this Alabama resident to Peter Brannon, most likely the director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History; two hand-written verses; and three printed cards with Christmas illustrations and poems written by Carroll.

Dates: circa 1930s

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Carver and Washington half dollar coin

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3564

Overview Half dollar coin from 1952 featuring George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington

Dates: 1952

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

George Washington Carver Poster

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3409

Overview Poster (37" x 25") of George Washington Carver by Betsy Graves Reyneau.

Dates: after 1942

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William Cash papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0285

Scope and Contents The contents of both boxes are IBM Quality Control Cards.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Catalog collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0286

Overview Six catalogs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Three are clothing catalogs, one is a plant catalog, one is an automobile supply catalog, and one is a biography/silverware catalog.

Dates: 1883–1910s

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

C.C. Clay Alfalfa Land Company, Scenes in the Demopolis Alfalfa Section Advertisement

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3427

Overview A pictorial advertisement of the farming benefits in the Demopolis, Alabama, alfalfa section.

Dates: 1900 - 1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Carl Cecil papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2390

Overview Cecil's files about the University of Alabama Faculty Senate from 1975-1980

Dates: 1975-1980

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Cemeteries and Local History collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0289

Overview Papers submitted for credit in University of Alabama course EXT318 “Cemeteries and Local History,” a course in the New College Life Track. The focus of the papers is on cemeteries as reflecting the history of a locale and may examine burial patterns, customs, ornamentation, or simply be an inventory of interments.

Dates: 1989 - 2009

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

University of Alabama Centennial Celebration program

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3536

Overview University of Alabama Centennial Celebration program, 11 May 1931.

Dates: 1931 May 11

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Central Plank Road Company, Tallassee Branch records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0292

Overview Charter and organizational information of the Tallassee Branch of the Central Plank Road Company

Dates: 1850-1853

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Centreville, Alabama, City Council minutes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0293

Overview City Council minutes for 1890-1891 of this Bibb County, Alabama, city.

Dates: 1890-1891

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jackson Napoleon Chadwick Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4168

Overview A bill of sale for five slaves, a soft leather wallet, and a letter regarding a pre-Civil War bond, belonging to Jackson Napoleon Chadwick and his heirs.

Dates: 1839-1907

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3795

Overview Information from festivals, annual reports, banners, newspaper copies, minute books, photographs, and scrapbooks for West Alabama

Dates: 1967-1977

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bernard P. Chamberlain poems

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3806

Overview Three typescript poems

Dates: 1947-1955

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Hatchett Chandler correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0295

Overview Letters written to other members of the Fort Morgan Historical Commission concerning the fort and Chandler's "Little Gems" project.

Dates: 1960-1963

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Maria E. Chandler and H. R. Garner Cotton Claims Documents

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4128

Overview Handwritten and typescript documents - correspondence, affidavits, etc. - relating to two southern clients of the New York lawyer Quinton Corwine, dealing with compensation due them for cotton seized by federal agents during the Reconstruction period

Dates: 1864-1898

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles C. Smith Collection on Tools and Machinery

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4310

Overview Collection consists of seventy items related to the history of tools and machinery from 1881 to 1956.

Dates: 1881 - 1956

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Carter Langdon Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1623

Abstract A letter dated 6 March 1860 from Mobile to Langdon's brother, that discusses his work in the nursery business, selling fruit trees, expanding his vineyard acreage, and his winery. Langdon also addresses the slavery issue at length.

Dates: 1860-03-06

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Davis Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3549

Overview Dr. Charles Davis - Index to Medical Records, Lamar and Pickens Counties (photocopies)

Dates: 1914 - 1940

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles E. Adams papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0007

Abstract Materials on the Jewish synagogue in West Blocton, Alabama; a copy of his paper, "The 'Ah Goodies Ah Chem' Jewish Congregation of West Blocton, Alabama, 1905-1913," and 6 photos of the Blocton Home Band.

Dates: 1892 - 1982

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Edgeworth Jones congressional autograph journal

Collection

Identifier: W-0128

Overview Autograph book containing signatures of representatives who served as members of the 28th United States Congress during the 1844-1845 legislative session.

Dates: 1844 - 1845

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles H. Howe Civil War Diary and Map

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4284

Overview Civil War diary, kept by Private Charles H. Howe, written on the verso and margins of a printed Civil War-era map on which he outlined the route he traveled.

Dates: 1862-09 - 1863-09

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Hope Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4215

Overview Charles Hope (1763-1851) was a judge and politician in Edinburgh, Scotland. This collection contains a cover letter and memorandum that Hope wrote to another Scottish politician, Henry Dundas, on October 22, 1804, proposing wartime strategies for British commercial advancement in Latin America. The memorandum is titled "Hints as to the Conduct of this Country, in the event of a Spanish war."

Dates: 1804 October 22

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Mitchell War Between the States Lithograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3919

Overview Civil War prints including several by Kurz and Allison, Currier and Ives, Charles Magnus, and Louis Prang, and Kurz and Allison.

Dates: 1861-1961

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles N. Moore Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1014

Abstract Notes and course outline for the first electronic data processing course taught at University of Alabama (1957). Also includes historical notes by Dr. Moore, and journals of 4th and 5th Annual Electronic Data Processing Conferences (1959, 1960).

Dates: 1957 - 1994

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Robinson papers

Collection

Identifier: W-0161

Overview Letters concerning Robinson's request for a commission in the "colored service" of the U.S. Army during the Civil War.

Dates: 1864 - 1865

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

Charles Summersell Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2012-025

Abstract Photographs, majority are iconographic, filmstrips, slides, audio cassettes, hand-written notebooks, microfilms and negatives, bulk dates: 1860-mid 1900s. A procedure is now underway of accessing and housing the ‘photographic’ collection. Photographs originally stored in 22 cartons and one Hollinger boxes; other items include 7 cartons of Alabama filmstrips, 5 Hollinger boxes containing filmstrips and audio tapes relating to history of Alabama, Florida, Illinois, California, Ohio and...

Dates: 1860 - 1900

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Theodor Mohr Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1009

Abstract Letters to and replies from Dr. Eugene Allen Smith, director of the Alabama State Geological Survey, regarding the identification and cataloging of the plant life, forest reserves and mineral wealth of Alabama. The collection also includes some correspondence with family members.

Dates: 1878 - 1906

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles W. Edwards research notes on Coffee County, Alabama

Collection

Identifier: W-0106

Overview This collection contains research notes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other materials compiled by Charles W. Edwards and related to his study of Coffee County. The collection also includes two drafts of his completed report, County Government and County Affairs in Coffee County Alabama.

Dates: 1925 - 1928

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Waldron Buckley Letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2010

Abstract Letters written by Charles Waldron Buckley, United States Congressman for the Montgomery, Alabama area, to the editors of the Congressional Globe requesting copies be sent to various people and Alabama newspapers and to be charged to his account.

Dates: 1869-02-18 - 1870-02-10

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Wiggins Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1553

Abstract A collection of a Jasper, Alabama attorney's correspondence and legal documents, 1916-23.

Dates: 1916 - 1923

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charleston! Charleston! Photocopies

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3152

Overview Photocopy of several chapters of Charleston! Charleston!: The History of a Southern City by Walter J. Fraser, Jr., and a blank "Research Services" form from The South Carolina Historical Society.

Dates: 1989

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Margaret Chenault papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0296

Overview Memorabilia of a University of Alabama student, 1930-1934, including a scrapbook, record book, newspapers, and student organization documents

Dates: 1930-1934

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Chief Surgeon's General Order No. 107

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0306

Abstract General Order No. 107 from Chief Surgeon S. Cooper's office in Richmond, Virginia, modifies an earlier order delineating medical officers' reasons for issuing medical furloughs for soldiers.

Dates: 1862 December 17

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Chile in 1925 Photographic Album

Collection — Container: 2022-019

Identifier: 2022-019

Scope and Contents This collection includes one photographic album of 47 photographs from various locations throughout Chile in 1925 and one letter dated 1928 addressed to the original photographer from the "Jefe de la Seccion Turismo" asking to obtain negatives of the photographs. Photographs depict scenery, natural landscapes, and locals going about every day activities. About 10 photographs feature Villarrica volcano and its rural surroundings. Photographs measure approximately 5 1/2"x 8 1/2".

Dates: 1925; 1928

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Chiloil Tanker Ship in Brazil in the 1930s Photographic Album

Collection — Container: 2022-022

Identifier: 2022-022

Scope and Contents One photographic album depicting an American tanker ship in Santos, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo, Brazil, during the 1930s. 58 photographs show the interior and exterior of tanker "Chiloil" as well as street views in various Brazilian locations alongside 23 posctards from Santos, most of which are captioned.

Dates: circa 1930s

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

China Marine: An Infantryman's Life after World War II : typescript

Collection

Identifier: W-0120

Overview Unbound typescript of China Marine, written by Eugene Bondurant Sledge. The manuscript is 107 pages long and contains typed publisher's notations about formatting.

Dates: 2002

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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