Collections | Special Collections & Archives

Brewster and Conley sales records

Collection

Identifier: W-0075

Overview Contains the sales records from 1838 to 1846 of Brewster and Conley, a buggy and carriage manufacturing company located in antebellum Mobile, Alabama.

Dates: 1838 - 1846

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Judy Bridgers Papers--CLOSED FOR PROJECT

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2411

Overview Papers, photographs, etc., related to her involvement in AIDS outreach in Birmingham

Dates: 1990s

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Edward Bridges letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0209

Overview A letter dated 24 February 1849, written from the University of Alabama to Sam Houston, advising him that he has been elected an honorary member of the Erosophic Society.

Dates: 1849 February 24

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Brien Chapel A.M.E. Church records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0211

Overview Records of this African Methodist Episcopal church in Burnsville, Alabama, from 1924-1973.

Dates: 1924-1973; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1956

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Overview Financial and legal documents of the Brierfield Ironworks along with some correspondence and printed materials, dating from 1866 to 1882. The materials are divided into two main groups: (A) those materials generated during Josiah Gorgas' control of the ironworks (1866-1869), and (B) those materials generated during Thomas S. Alvis' control of the operations (1869-1873).

Dates: 1864-1897; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1882

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Lillian Pearl Brightwell papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2307

Overview Brightwell's scrapbook about her senior year at "L.G.H.S." - Louisville Girls High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dates: 1920

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Briquet, Granat, and Waite Album of Commercial Photographs of Mexico City and Its Environs

Collection

Identifier: 2020-005

Overview One photographic album containing fifty-eight black-and-white photographs of turn of the century Mexico taken by three photographers: Abel Briquet, Jacob Granat, and Charles Betts Waite.

Dates: circa 1890s-1905

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

British nineteenth-century naval pay documents (Power of Attorney, etc.)

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0486

Overview Power of attorney, dated 4 December 1809, and drafts, dated 10 August 1816 and 28 October 1816, for prize money for sailors of the British navy.

Dates: 1809-1816

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Charles Raven Brockmann diaries

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3757

Overview The diaries of a librarian, traveling salesman, and committed diarist.

Dates: 1906-1970

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Brookside-Pratt Mining Company records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0215

Overview This collection contains the pay records for W.M. Meadows for the year of 1919 at the Brookside-Pratt Mining Company.

Dates: 1919

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Brookwood Silver Liners Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2653

Overview The minutes, agenda, newspaper clippings, membership directories, and miscellaneous papers of this Brookwood, Alabama senior citizens organization.

Dates: 1985?-2009

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0216

Overview Letter dated 15 March 1921 from Brotherhood of Trainmen Vice President, Val Fitzpatrick, to union members concerning a strike against the Atlanta, Birmingham, and Atlantic Railway Company.

Dates: 1921 March 16

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Richard Brough collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3679

Overview Prints from original sketches of "famous firsts" of Alabama and a sketch print of Farrah Hall on the University of Alabama campus

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Donald Brown collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3690

Overview The Century War Book: Battles and Leaders of the Civil War (People's Pictorial Edition); Alabama Citizens' Commission on Constitutional Reform Collection; Rosenwald Schools in Kentucky, 1917-1932 Papers; and 4) Another Star is Born: Grand Opening Tuscaloosa Mercedes-Benz M-class Press Information packet.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Brown Hill School Trustees' minutes

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0217

Overview Trustees' minutes, covering 1916-1924 (including parents' rolls), of this school for African American students in Loachapoka, Lee County, Alabama.

Dates: 1916-1924

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

James Clinton Brown diploma

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3792

Overview This collection contains the University of Alabama law degree conferred to James Clinton Brown.

Dates: 1892 June 29

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Mrs. Sue Brown Correspondence and Scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4039

Overview Correspondence to Sue Brown from friends and relatives, as well as a scrapbook and miscellaneous documents and correspondence.

Dates: 1833-1943

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Wilburt Scott Brown papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0221

Overview Copies of this University of Alabama graduate and faculty member’s dissertation with other manuscripts and documents

Dates: 1960-1992

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bruce A. Hood Paper

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0696

Abstract Paper entitled "Some Rambling Thoughts on the American Negro and Current Related Issues," describing life for African Americans since emancipation

Dates: 1965

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

W. L. Bruce and Sons records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0223

Overview Ledgers and daybooks of this Catherine, Wilcox County, Alabama, country store, reflecting the economic and social conditions of this rural community from 1911 to 1936

Dates: 1911-1936

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Richard Trapier Brumby letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0224

Overview Letter from Brumby, dated 2 April 1834, from Tuscaloosa, to the firm of Wragg and Stewart in Montgomery, Alabama, concerning a debt owed to the firm

Dates: 1834 April 2

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Joseph Bryan Circular Letter Supporting Liberia

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3581

Overview Published circular letter from Bryan to US Congress concerning the African slave trade and Liberia

Dates: circa 1850

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bryce Hospital Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0225

Overview Various materials on the establishment and history of the Alabama Insane Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, later known as Bryce Hospital.

Dates: 1849-1991

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Peter Bryce collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0226

Overview A small miscellany of materials including Bryce's appointment as medical officer of ship "Yorkshire," clippings about Bryce, among them his obituary, and copy of his "Moral and Criminal Responsibility," 1888

Dates: 1859-1888

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

John H. Bryson letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0227

Overview Letter from Bryson, dated 12 March 1891, from Huntsville, Alabama, to the Rev. A. A. E. Taylor, St. Louis, Missouri, inviting him to visit Huntsville and discussing the inauguration of a Mr. Briggs

Dates: 1891 March 12

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Buckner Confederate Hospital Medical Logs

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4339

Scope and Contents This collection from Buckner Hospital, dating from April 1862 to April 1865, is comprised of one ledger of patients treated by the hospital’s mobile unit and one ledger of medical orders. The patient ledger is 343 pages and contains patient names, ranks, regiments, companies, complaints and applied treatments, and whether the patient was discharged or died. The medical orders ledger is 141 pages of general and specific orders concerning medical treatment at field hospitals. The ledgers are...

Dates: 1862-04 - 1865-04

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Buenos Aires in 1939 Photographic Album

Collection

Identifier: 2022-020

Scope and Contents This collection of one photographic album contains 21 black and white photographs promoting the 1939 Buenos Aires opening of Falcon & Cia., an Argentinian distributor of Myrugia, a Spanish cosmetics company. The photographs depict Art Deco interior and exterior views of Falcon & Cia.'s offices in the Retiro neighborhood. The photographs measure 7" x 9" and are mounted to the album leaves.

Dates: 1939

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Buford Davis Notebook

Collection

Identifier: MSS-1911

Overview The collection contains a notebook belonging to a student named Buford Davis. The notebook contains a story entitled "A Cow with A Wooden Leg," as well as school lessons and poems.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bullock County Historical Society papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2589

Overview Papers, correspondence and research relating to the establishment of the Bullock County Historical Society, as well as some transcriptions of oral histories, cemetery records, and "genealogical" correspondence about the town of Midway and Bullock County.

Dates: 1977-1987

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands labor contract

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0230

Overview Labor contract dated 16 June 1865 with estate of Greene Underwood of Dallas Co., Alabama, binding former slaves to plantation in return for food, clothing and medical care

Dates: 1865 June 16

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Jonathan Burford summons

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2212

Abstract A summons from Jonathan Burford, Circuit Court clerk, to the sheriff of Lawrence County, Alabama, asking the sheriff to compel John P. Broadnax, William F. Broadnax, and William Faxhall to pay debts.

Dates: 1821 May 1

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

J. M. Burke Letter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-4127

Overview Letter from nephew to uncle discussing the chances of various political candidates in the 1860 election

Dates: 1860 September 17

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Joe W. Burleson deposition

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0232

Overview Tuscaloosa, Alabama Circuit Court deposition, dated 3 February 1977, of the plaintiff in civil action no. 7984, Joe W. Burleson vs. National Broadcasting Co., et al.

Dates: 1977 February 3

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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?

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Gladys King Burns papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0234

Overview Letters and other documents created and gathered while researching her thesis, "The Alabama Dixiecrat Revolt of 1948," at Auburn University.

Dates: 1948-1965

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Lucille Dorroh Burton papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0239

Overview A collection of genealogical records.

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Hubert Busby papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3518

Overview Hubert Busby campaign brochures for his political push in Montgomery County Legislature.

Dates: after 1930

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Rosa Lee Busby papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0240

Overview Genealogical research and papers compiled by Busby

Dates: unknown

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Bush and Lobdell Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0049

Overview Five letters and a telegram to a foundry in Delaware from various Alabama railroads concerning purchase of wheels, trucks, pinions, and other items.

Dates: 1860

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Business and Professional Women's Club records

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0241

Abstract Scrapbooks and papers of this Tuscaloosa, Alabama, chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Papers include treasurer's reports, public relations reports, and other club information. Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, articles, photographs, programs, club yearbooks, and invitations.

Dates: 1935-1967

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

Letter from "Butch" to Chickie

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2949

Overview A letter from Corporal "Butch" to Chickie of Louisville, Kentucky about his time with the United States Army.

Dates: 1942 October 12

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

General Benjamin Butler chamber pot

Collection

Identifier: MSS-3503

Overview Commercially produced chamber pot

Dates: after 1862

Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections

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