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Poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85103704

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Annie Perkins commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3875
Abstract

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

Black Warrior Review materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2394
Abstract

Materials and correspondence of the Black Warrior Review.

Dates: 1974-2001

Dreams and nightmares Fifty-one, manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3716
Abstract

Manuscript copy of the 51st issue of the Dreams and Nightmares magazines.

Dates: 1998 October

Francis Johnson Keene Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0798
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1843 - 1855

Harriet Anna Kennedy papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0117
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1863 - 1903

James Hall and Myra Hall papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0023
Abstract

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

Dates: 1886-1904

John Beecher Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3226
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: unknown

Joseph Michael Whiteside Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1550
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1953 - 1984

Lavinia Hetherling Leinau commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: W-0124
Abstract

Tennessee resident Lavinia Heatherling Leinau's commonplace book, containing poetry and notes from friends

Dates: 1831 - 1879; Majority of material found within 1831 - 1836

Mary C. Kelly scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: W-0036
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1855 - 1866

Helen Norris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4084
Abstract

Typescript copies of several plays, poems, and novels

Dates: after 1950

Julien de Lallande Poydras papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1158
Abstract

Correspondence between W. S. Hoole and David Erdman concerning an original poem written by Julian Poydras in 1779 while in Louisiana

Dates: 1779

Prentiss Ingraham and Joseph H. Ingraham Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0729
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1839 - 1950; Majority of material found within 1868 - 1950

Prison Bill of Fare Poem Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4319
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1861-11-08

Recuil de Toutes Sportes des Pieces Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1183
Abstract

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."

Dates: 1738

Robinson Jeffers Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0749
Abstract

Letters, manuscripts of unpublished poems, first editions and published pieces by this California poet.

Dates: 1904 - 1964; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1948

Sarah Shorter Hunter commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: W-0019
Abstract

Commonplace book of Eufaula, Alabama, resident containing handwritten recipes, poems, quotations, and notes. In addition, the book includes a small number of newspaper clippings.

Dates: approximately 1835-1894

Julia Strudwick Tutwiler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1450
Abstract

Family correspondence, poetry, civic documents, family tree, minutes from board of trustees (Alabama Normal College).

Dates: 1807 - 1970

W. S. Hoole Library Scrapbook Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3780
Abstract

A variety of scrapbooks, several of which contain a variety of information on Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the University of Alabama.

Dates: after 1800

Loubel Wood Manuscript and Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3900
Abstract

Manuscript of poetry and a letter providing news of health and comments on poetry

Dates: 1973-1977