Collections | Special Collections & Archives

American Wildlife Institute radio scripts

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0075

Overview These radio broadcast scripts sponsored by the American Wildlife Institute consist of a series of talks on wildlife conservation in America, 1937-38.

Dates: 1937-1938

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Joseph Sweetman Ames physics lectures

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0077

Overview Physics lectures in form of mimeographed, bound textbook delivered in 1898-1899 to the second year students of Johns Hopkins University by Joseph S. Ames, professor of physics. Book belonged to H. A. Sayre.

Dates: 1898-1899

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ancient and Medieval Coin Collection

Collection — Box: 4177.001

Identifier: MSS-4177

Overview Collection of coins from Europe and the Middle East

Dates: 100 BC - 1450 AD

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3897

Overview Twenty-one annual return reports of the Temple Lodge, number 425, in Perry County, Alabama

Dates: 1908-1930

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrew and Charles Talcott Letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4343

Content Description One letter from Andrew Talcott and ten letters to and from Charles Talcott written between 1852 and 1867. Father and son, both Andrew and Charles worked as civil engineers on railroads in the United States and Mexico. Andrew writes about railroad work, and he is mentioned in Charles’ letters concerning engineering work and some personal affairs. Most of the letters are from Charles Talcott to his wife, Theodosia “Thedie” Talcott, discussing their moves to Mexico in 1865, and the domestic...

Dates: 1852-04-17 - 1867-06-08

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrew B. Moore Letter and Clipping

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2055

Abstract A newspaper clipping noting the gift of $15,000 to Alabama Governor A.B. Moore in January 1861 for the defense of the state and a letter written to Joel E. Mathews of Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama, thanking him for the gift. The letter was written and signed by P. Lockett, private secretary to the Governor.

Dates: 1861 January 28

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

Andrew Dawson papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1626

Abstract Contains correspondence and other material relating to this Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native's service in Europe during World War I.

Dates: 1918 - 1919

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrew Jackson Riddle papers

Collection

Identifier: W-0162

Overview Papers and photographs by Civil War photographer Andrew Jackson Riddle.

Dates: 1864 - 1956

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrew McClure Jones papers

Collection

Identifier: W-0070

Overview Patent documents, newspaper clippings, and other papers of Andrew McClure Jones.

Dates: 1879 - 1892

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrew William Johnson Jr. Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2356

Overview Correspondence, photographs, diary, books, stationery set, newspaper clippings, and dog tags of Andrew William Johnson Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, during the 1940s, before and after he was in the Army.

Dates: 1940-1949

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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]

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Andrews Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South minute books

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0079

Overview This collection consists of a photocopy of a church record book, which contains a register of pastors (1913-1987), marriages (1889-1936), infant baptisms (1924-1988), and members.

Dates: 1913-1990

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Angela Davis Ephemera Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1823

Abstract Includes materials related to the Alabama-born activist Angela Davis and the early 1970s movement to have her freed from prison along with materials related to her campaigns to win the seat of U.S. vice-president as part of the Communist ticket in the 1980s.

Dates: 1970 - circa 1987

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ann Ayer Manuscript

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0096

Abstract A manuscript of Ayers's guide for "Locating and Using Selected Genealogical Sources," written in 1972 and copyrighted in 1978.

Dates: 1972

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ann Jordan Farm papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0080

Overview Photocopies of Sidney Z. Mitchell's correspondence, articles relating to his career, and other biographical information. It also includes Jordan family deeds, photographs taken at Ann Jordan Farm, legal documents and correspondence relating to the Jordan Family Cemetery, articles about Ann Jordan Farm and Jordan Dam, and furniture catalogs and floor plans.

Dates: 1874-1950

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Annie Perkins commonplace book

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3875

Overview The collection consists of one commonplace book containing handwritten and published recipes as well as published poems collected by Perkins of Eutaw, Alabama.

Dates: Approximately 1867

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Anonymous Travel Diary from Boston to New Orleans

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4281

Overview Travel diary recording events of an unnamed Northern man's 1842-1843 journey from Boston to New Orleans, with descriptions of many aspects of Southern life and culture, including slavery, society, and food.

Dates: 1842 - 1843

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Appalachian Mountain Club in Mexico Journal

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4329

Scope and Contents One journal written by various members of the Appalachian Mountain Club as they traveled through Mexico on a thirty-three-day excursion between February and March 1939. The journal entries are chronologically bound, approximately one page in length each, typewritten, and initialed by the club member writing for the day. The first page includes a list of names and addresses for the members on the excursion.

Dates: 1939-02 - 1939-03

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Douglas Arant Alabama Academy of Honor materials

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0081

Overview Materials relating to Arant's 1978 induction into the Alabama Academy of Honor, including a scrapbook with pictures from the induction, biographical information on members, and past programs from induction ceremonies.

Dates: 1974-1986

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Archibald McLauchlin Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0961

Abstract Correspondence, 1860-1869, and diaries, 1854-1870, of this North Carolina native who settled in Upper Peach Tree, Wilcox County.

Dates: 1854 - 1870

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letters from Archie to Sarah and Brother

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2214

Abstract Collection consists of family correspondence between Archie and siblings. Discusses education, farming, and family matters.

Dates: 1860 - 1874

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Argentina in the 1890s Photographic Album

Collection

Identifier: 2022-012

Scope and Contents This collection of 50 black and white photographs depicts everyday life in Buenos Aires, Palermo, and Hurlingham, Argentina during the 1890s. Photographs measure approximately 6¾” x 8¾” and are captioned on versos, though some captions are partly trimmed. Photographs show public celebrations and parades, portraits of Argentinians, and landmarks such as the Banco de la Nación and Central Station of Ferrocarril del Sud.

Dates: circa 1890s.

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Armed Forces pocket guides

Collection

Identifier: PM-018

Overview Contains foreign language and travel pocket guides for the United States Armed Forces.

Dates: 1946-1967

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Edmund Armes papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0086

Overview Typed correspondence and telegrams from Armes in his capacity as Birmingham, Alabama chairman of the Sewanee (University of the South) endowment campaign to area Episcopalians, seeking donations for the institution. The collection also contains newspaper clippings pertaining to the campaign, and information on fundraising events.

Dates: 1919

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ethel Marie Armes papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0087

Overview Personal letters written by Ethel Armes, a Birmingham journalist and author, primarily to Alice Wiggin of Franklin, Massachusetts.

Dates: between 1890 and 2002

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Armstrong Family Western United States Trip Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4252

Overview Scrapbook created by a family in 1936, in a small, 3-ring binder after a family trip west, including postcards and other memorabilia.

Dates: 1936

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Army Specialized Training Program papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3602

Overview Panoramic photo and files of an Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) group

Dates: Between 1942 and 1944

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A.S. Williams III Alabama Banking collection

Collection

Identifier: W-0196

Dates: April 20, 1915

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

AS Williams III Alabama Coal and Iron records

Collection

Identifier: W-0062

Overview Correspondence, annual reports and audits, maps, and other material related to coal and iron production in Alabama.

Dates: 1874 - 1943

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ashby and Keifer family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2638

Overview The collection contains personal and business correspondence from different members of the Ashby and Kiefer families primarily providing news of daily life from those employed in sales and farming in and around Kentucky and Indiana.

Dates: 1883 - 1971

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ashcraft Corner Baptist Church History

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0089

Overview History of Ashcraft Corner Baptist Church from 1889-1975

Dates: 1975

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

William Jason Ashenfelter World War II Artifacts and Photographs

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4007

Overview World War II memorabilia collected and photographs taken during Ashenfelter's tour of duty in Europe .

Dates: 1942-1945

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Ashville Railroad Company Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0090

Abstract Photocopies of resolutions about the formation of the company, legal documents, printed maps, certificates of incorporation, and board meeting notices related to the Ashville Railroad Company, 1882-1884.

Dates: 1882 - 1884

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Askew family papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0091

Overview Biographical sketch, ledger, diaries, church histories, newspaper clippings, copies of poetry and pieces written about Confederate history in Alabama, address and appointment books from this Dayton, Alabama, family.

Dates: 1844-1993

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Atkinson Family Photographs

Collection

Identifier: 2009-193

Overview This collection consists of fourteen photographs, possibly portraits of the Atkinson family and their friends, taken by photographers in Anniston, Alabama; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; Rochester, Staten Island, and Brooklyn, New York; and Chicago, Illinois.

Dates: 1880 - 1894

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company freight routes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0093

Overview Freight traffic routes for this Georgia railroad company

Dates: after 1857

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Atlanta Grand Opera scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3527

Overview Articles clipped primarily from the Atlanta Constitution between 1910 and 1915

Dates: 1910-1959

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Audubon Place (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Historic District collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0094

Overview A collection of information compiled in 1981 in the process of applying for historic designation for this Tuscaloosa, Alabama district. It includes historical data, newspaper clippings about houses, lists of previous owners, special features of houses, floor plans, and an historical inventory of various homes.

Dates: 1981-1985

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Augusta Evans Wilson papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1563

Abstract Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and a bound manuscript of the 19th-century author Augusta Evans Wilson of Mobile, Alabama.

Dates: 1859-1909

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Aurora Pryor McClellan commonplace and autograph book

Collection

Identifier: W-0015

Overview Sketches, quotations, brief journal entries, and several letters.

Dates: 1861-1903

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Austin family collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0095

Abstract A collection of genealogical information on the Austin, Hutto, Lambert and Knox families. It also contains family correspondence, photographs, and legal documents.

Dates: 1887-1980

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Austin L. Venable Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1498

Abstract This collection contains manuscripts, research materials (original documents, notes, photostats, and microfilm), and copies of historical journals.

Dates: 1834 - 1971

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Axalla John Hoole Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0698

Abstract This collection consists of a manuscript written by W.S. Hoole, read to the Darlington Historical Society, October 7, 1967.

Dates: 1856 - 1967

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

A.Y. Sharpe and Son, Demopolis, Alabama, records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1260

Abstract Partial records of a Demopolis, Alabama, general store, including amounts brought forward, 1880-1892; and purchases, 1893-1911. Some loose pages are laid in to the account book.

Dates: 1880-1911

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Harry Mell Ayers papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0097

Abstract Contains the correspondence of this New Deal Democrat and Civil Rights supporter who owned the newspaper, the Anniston Star. The correspondence deals with local, state, and national political campaigns, elections, education, civil rights, editorials, letters to the editor, and events of the times. The collection also contains personal correspondence with other newspapermen, educators, and statesmen; copies of editorials and clippings on Alabama politics, Anniston, education, the Federal...

Dates: 1918-1956

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

B. H. B. Latrobe St. Louis Cathedral Contract

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0845

Abstract 1819 contract for construction of the central tower on the St. Louis Cathedral.

Dates: 1819

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

B. L. Holt correspondence on the 1908 Confederate Veterans Reunion

Collection

Identifier: W-0044

Overview Holt's correspondence between May and June 1908, relating to his duties as quartermaster general in securing hotels accommodations and horses for Alabama Governor Braxton Bragg Comer and members of his staff who participated in the veteran's parade and other reunion events.

Dates: 1908

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

B. V. Horne Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0704

Abstract Letter to Elizabeth (possibly his wife) explaining his financial situation.

Dates: 1853-12-27

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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