Poetry
Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:
Annie Perkins commonplace book
The collection consists of one commonplace book containing handwritten and published recipes as well as published poems collected by Perkins of Eutaw, Alabama.
Black Warrior Review materials
Materials and correspondence of the Black Warrior Review.
Mary Tarver Carroll papers
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.
Jesse Carter commonplace and letterbook
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.
Bernard P. Chamberlain poems
Three typescript poems
Zitella Cocke papers
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers
Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years.
John Smartt Coley manuscript
Uncorrected manuscript of Coley's translation of Le Roman de Thebes, published in 1986 as part of the Garland Library of Medieval Literature.
Cowin family papers
Ethel Creighton poem and watercolor
A poem and a watercolor by Ethel Creighton featuring the Old Spanish Tower in Mobile, Alabama.
Michael Dorman papers
This collection consists principally of research material used in the writing of "The George Wallace Myth." Correspondence, proposals, and the book manuscript are among them. Galley proofs of two other books, "The Second Man," an overview of the changing role of the Vice Presidency and "Stockcar Butterworth," a book about stock car racing, are also part of the collection, as are poems, most of them unpublished, and copies of several published articles.
Dreams and nightmares Fifty-one, manuscript
Manuscript copy of the 51st issue of the Dreams and Nightmares magazines.
James Clifford Estes papers
Personal correspondence, papers relating to academic matters, a diploma, cards, maps, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Estes, his family, and friends
Fighting French Relief Arm band and poem
A Free French Relief arm band, featuring a swastika and the words "Sous la Botte Nazie (Under the Nazi Boot)," and a printed poem in English by Marie C. Benney entitled "France," about the Nazi suppression of freedom in France.
Francis Johnson Keene Papers
Ledger sheets of accounts recording the sale of lumber, flour, corn, and other commodities. The collection also contains poems written by and arithmetic exercises done by Frances Johnson Keene.
George W. Jones Account Book
Account book probably kept by George Walter Jones. It includes several poems and speeches in the ledger.
George G. Hardin poems and song
Religious poems and hymn written by Hardin when he was in his 80s and 90s
Harriet Anna Kennedy papers
Notebook of poems written by Harriet Anna Kennedy between 1863-1864. A letter and a small collection of later poems written by Kennedy and members of her extended family are also included.
George Hinkle papers
Binder of poems and a scrapbook
Glenn House papers
Materials from the book arts project of Hamilton M. Woodon's 1863 poem Chicamauga.
James Hall and Myra Hall papers
Two copies of Hall's "The History of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Alabama Prior to 1826" and a notebook detailing his sermons and revival participation from September 1886 through May 1887; a large portion of the notebook contains Myra Hall's writings
John Beecher Collection
This collection contains a variety of newspaper and periodical clippings about John Beecher, his appearances and poetry readings, and reviews of his published works. Press releases are included as well. Most of the clippings were collected by Barbara Beecher. There are Web pages about John Beecher printed out by Martha Huie included in the collection. There is a small amount of correspondence and three sound recordings of the author reading his poetry.
Jones and Callaway Family Papers
Family papers containing letters, a farm journal, and writings of members of the Jones and Callaway families in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida
Joseph Michael Whiteside Papers
This collection consists of a scrapbook and a notebook. The former contains photographs, letters from celebrities and politicians, certificates of merit, sheet music, and items related to the entertainment industry. The latter contains poetry by Whiteside.
George L. Kittredge letters
Letters between Kittredge and his wife, including a copy of their marriage certificate as well as poetry sent in honor of his birthday
Lamkin Family Papers
Deed and survey from 1843 for land in North Carolina, correspondence covering family news and daily life, two family Bibles, as well as three books written by family friends
Lavinia Hetherling Leinau commonplace book
Tennessee resident Lavinia Heatherling Leinau's commonplace book, containing poetry and notes from friends
Willie D. Shelby Livingston papers
Composition and essay booklets that contain lectures, poetry, and notes that are in multiple languages (English, German, Greek, and a type of shorthand).
Mary C. Kelly scrapbook
Originally used by R. G. Betsill, a physician in Pike County, Alabama, as a record of his patients' treatments and accounts in 1855, the volume was used by Mary C. Kelly as a scrapbook in 1866.
Helen Norris Papers
Typescript copies of several plays, poems, and novels
Julien de Lallande Poydras papers
Correspondence between W. S. Hoole and David Erdman concerning an original poem written by Julian Poydras in 1779 while in Louisiana
Prentiss Ingraham and Joseph H. Ingraham Scrapbook
Material relating to "dime novelist" Prentiss Ingraham and his father, Joseph Holt Ingraham, kept by Prentiss's daughter, Rosa. Included are clippings, letters, poetry, photographs and other items, and a a list of books by Ingraham held by the W. S. Hoole Library.
Prison Bill of Fare Poem Broadside
One broadside of a poem written by a Union soldier held at the Confederate Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, on 8 November 1861. The poem describes the food provided and the ways it was prepared at the prison in satirical verse.
Rare vertical file
Contains a variety of rare, published materials. Most notable are the almanacs, biographies, guidebooks, art catalogs, and works of literature.
Recuil de Toutes Sportes des Pieces Collection
Manuscript volume of poetry, rebound in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. It contains poetry and epigrams, often political, in different hands. The title translates as " Collection of All Kinds of Pieces."
Warfield Creath Richardson papers
This collection consists primarily of Richardson's literary output, dating from 1842 to 1914. Included are poems, short stories, essays, plays, and lectures in handwritten and printed drafts, proof sheets, pamphlets, and clippings. There is also a small collection of letters. It contains a letter from Henry Wordsworth Longfellow and two from Thomas M. Owen.
Robinson Jeffers Papers
Letters, manuscripts of unpublished poems, first editions and published pieces by this California poet.
Sarah Shorter Hunter commonplace book
Commonplace book of Eufaula, Alabama, resident containing handwritten recipes, poems, quotations, and notes. In addition, the book includes a small number of newspaper clippings.
George R. Sims poem "Ostler Joe"
An epic poem titled "Ostler Joe," about love and loyalty.
Slash Pine Press publications
Contains printed releases of poetry from the Slash Pine Press at The University of Alabama in 2009 - 2010.
Peter Snow tunebook
Includes books from the poet's father, Peter Snow, to him containing handwritten songs and musical scores and two scrapbooks, one of which contains early 1900's newspaper articles about the Snow family from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as one of clippings of poems and religious articles.
James Still papers
Audio tapes, newspaper sections, letters, and copies of poems that all pertain to James Still
Aurulia Taylor autograph book
Commercially published autograph book entitled "Leaves of Affection", containing handwritten notes and poems by Taylor's friends and acquaintances. Most of the signers were from Mobile, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Philharmonic Society records
Programs and poems for their recitals as well as a membership register
Julia Strudwick Tutwiler papers
Family correspondence, poetry, civic documents, family tree, minutes from board of trustees (Alabama Normal College).
Renee Anne Viosca poems
Contains two copies of a poem titled, "All American Bear" and, "A New Beginning". As well as a letter written by Viosca (that should be in the gift file).
W. S. Hoole Library Scrapbook Collection
A variety of scrapbooks, several of which contain a variety of information on Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the University of Alabama.
Carrie Watkins papers
Letters, recipes, and love poems, as well as her diary, written between 1857 and 1864 in Huntsville, Alabama, with her daily thoughts, favorite excerpts from literature and history, math problems, drawings of architecture, and problem solving.
Loubel Wood Manuscript and Letter
Manuscript of poetry and a letter providing news of health and comments on poetry