Women
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85147274
Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:
African American Mounted Photographs Collection
Collection
Identifier: WP-014
Overview
A collection of thirteen black-and-white mounted portraits depicting African Americans.
Dates:
circa 1890s-1920s
Aileen Kilgore Henderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0661
Overview
Drafts and final manuscripts of the works of this award-winning Alabama children's author, and correspondence with her editor and with her fans. Also a United States Army Women's Corps uniform [not AKH's actual uniform; the attached insignia may or may not be hers either]: jacket, blouse, skirt and garrison cap, circa 1944-1951 and other military recognitions.
Dates:
1938 - 2008
Alabama Warriors speech text
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0053
Overview
Text of a speech describing the contribution of Emma Sansom, Joseph Wheeler, Raphael Semmes, and John Pelham to Alabama history, read at the February 2, 1933, meeting of the Canebreak Rifle Guard Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Dates:
1933
Alice and Algernon Sydney Garnett Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0561
Overview
Letters written by Alice Garnett and her husband Algernon Sydney Garnett, a professor at the University of Alabama, discussing, among other things, the hardships of travel, news of the university, its professors, and their wives, the election of a new superintendent of education, and a rebellion by the University Cadets against the commandant.
Dates:
1850-1873
Altrusa Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, charter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3736
Overview
Charter of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, branch of this international service organization
Dates:
1966 March 4
American Association of University Women, Tuscaloosa Branch records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0073
Overview
Includes the Tuscaloosa branch secretary’s notebooks, which contain the association's official correspondence, meeting minutes, by-laws, and other records that vary by year. Also includes the executive board files and scrapbooks
Dates:
1928-2002
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
Viscountess Astor letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0092
Abstract
A letter dated 5 November 1952, from Astor to Dr. John M. Gallalee, president of the University of Alabama, declining a speaking invitation.
Dates:
1952 November 5
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
Harry V. Barnard paper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0114
Abstract
Condensation of a 1954 term paper titled "LaGrange College: A Historical Sketch.
Dates:
1954
Battle family papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0010
Overview
Letters, calling cards, scripture cards, and a small journal of this Tuskegee, Alabama, family.
Dates:
1855-1871
Belle R. Harrison letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0645
Overview
Letters to Harrison, a member of the Tuscaloosa women's literary society, the Kettledrum, relating to her book of poetry. Correspondents include Martha Young and Augusta Evans Wilson.
Dates:
1895-1903
Billie Jean Young Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3417
Overview
The collection contains materials related to Billie Jean Young's one-woman show Fannie Lou Hamer: This Little Light… and other materials produced and gathered by Young.
Dates:
1983 - 2002
George H. Blelock letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0173
Abstract
A letter dated 21 June 1865 to Capt. J. M. Cary of Chunnenuggee, Alabama. Blelock, a publisher in New York, offered "the most liberal terms" for the future literary productions of Augusta Jane Evans (Wilson) (1835-1909), an immensely popular sentimental novelist.
Dates:
1865 June 21
Sarah Blue collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0177
Abstract
A collection of items, most of them relative to the 1915 high school graduation of Sarah Blue of Union Springs, Alabama, including a keepsake book, “My Golden School Days.”
Dates:
1894-circa 1915
Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3658
Overview
Correspondence between family and friends of the Bobb, Raymond, and Meyers families of Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Iowa. The letters date from 1873-1922, and most of them are written to Susie L. Meyers Bobb, who was likely also Susie L. Raymond.
Dates:
1873-1922
Amelia Boswell letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0190
Abstract
Letter dated 13 August 1847, from Boswell of El Dorado, Arkansas, to her cousin, Elizabeth A. Boswell of Pike County, Alabama, discussing the health of family members, crops, and weather.
Dates:
1847 August 13
Glenda Brewer research paper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0208
Overview
Research paper titled "Integration at the University of Alabama," submitted for seminar in African American history at the University of Alabama in 1975.
Dates:
1975
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
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
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
Helen N. Butler scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0244
Overview
A scrapbook by Helen N., "Nellie," Butler of Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, consisting of clippings of newspaper articles, obituaries, poetry, marriage announcements, invitations, visiting cards, letters, prints and engravings.
Dates:
1857–1888
Callahan Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0262
Overview
A miscellany of materials, primarily genealogical records of a large number of families. The collection also contains files on the Hopewell Baptist Church in Fayette County, Alabama, the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment Company F, Alabama land records, and on women's suffrage.
Dates:
unknown
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
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
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
Matthew William Clinton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0318
Abstract
Text of a speech on Alabama's state capitals prepared for a 1946 Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and includes a sketch of an architect's plans for improvement of the capitol grounds.
Dates:
1946
Zitella Cocke papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0329
Abstract
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
Dates:
circa 1950
Elizabeth Tyler Coleman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0335
Abstract
A miscellany of materials including genealogy, correspondence, the diary of Priscilla Cooper Tyler, daughter-in-law of President John Tyler, a journal, and Coleman's manuscript of "Priscilla Cooper Tyler and the American Scene: 1816-1889." Includes three letters from President Tyler to his son Robert.
Dates:
1776-1955
Mary Elizabeth Counselman collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0361
Abstract
A collection of manuscripts and publications from Alabama sci-fi/horror writer Mary Elizabeth Counselman
Dates:
1940 - 1980
Sarah Ann (Gayle) and William B. Crawford Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0369
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, journals, speeches, scrapbooks, and other papers of Sarah Ann Gayle Crawford, sister to Amelia Gayle Gorgas, and William B. Crawford.
Dates:
1833-1889
Ethel Creighton poem and watercolor
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0365
Overview
A poem and a watercolor by Ethel Creighton featuring the Old Spanish Tower in Mobile, Alabama.
Dates:
between 1880-1953
Daphne Cunningham Diaries
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0385
Abstract
Diaries whose short entries provide information on the daily activities of this coed from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, member of Kappa Delta sorority, and 1916 University of Alabama graduate.
Dates:
1913-1914
Daughters of the American Revolution. Chief Tuskaloosa Chapter (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0397
Overview
One photocopied and bound ledger, two ledgers and five loose leaf notebooks containing the minutes of the membership and board of the Chief Tuskaloosa Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution from 1901 to 1988.
Dates:
1901-1988
Dayton Female Institute announcement
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0415
Abstract
An 1867 announcement containing information for students of this Dayton, Alabama girls school overseen by the Rev. J.F. Tarrant and his wife.
Dates:
1867
Mary Dees Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2562
Overview
Two scrapbooks created by and featuring Mary Dees, a native of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Hollywood actress of the 1930s. The larger scrapbook of photos and newspaper clippings is related to Dees' work as Jean Harlow's stand-in and double in the Hollywood movie Saratoga. When Harlow died before finishing Saratoga, Dees filled in to complete the film in her place. There are also photographs, newspaper clippings and playbills, a...
Dates:
1933-2004
Harold Dunn paper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0460
Overview
Paper by Dunn entitled "The Annual Miss Winterboro High School Beauty Pageant and its Significance to the Community."
Dates:
1991 April 8
Early Educational Institutions in the South
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0466
Overview
Tuition receipts, a printed announcement, and a clipping, from several schools, primarily in Alabama.
Dates:
1844-1879
Eborn and Peteet Families papers
Collection — Box 3154: [1005585077]
Identifier: MSS-0469
Overview
Letters, written by Benjamin F. Eborn between 1884 and 1885 to his sweetheart (later his wife), Corinne Peteet Eborn. There are also other letters to Corinne from various family members, including her father, W.Y. Peteet, mother-in-law, Bettie Eborn, and her sister, Mary P. Jones.
Dates:
1879-1955
Eleanor Drenth Dodson Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4165
Overview
Letters written in the 1940s to Eleanor ("Ellie" or "Elly") Drenth Dodson of Portland, Oregon, and San Diego, California, from her mother, Mabel Anderson Drenth, who lived in Fresno, California.
Dates:
1942 - 1946
Janie May Eppes papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0489
Overview
Teaching materials and clippings gathered by a Birmingham, Alabama, school teacher for use in her classroom, and in the course of her own education
Dates:
1907-1957
Estes Embroidery Circle records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0491
Overview
Letters, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, photos, scrapbooks, and diaries of members of this social club in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Dates:
1928-1996
Hallie Farmer papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0503
Overview
Newspaper clippings and other published material by and about Dr. Farmer, including bibliographies, offprints of articles, book reviews, and other materials.
Dates:
1924-1960
Margaret Faulk collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0507
Overview
Letters and other materials regarding this University of Alabama librarian; most of the collection relates to her illness and death.
Dates:
1932-1942
Four Minute Men, Women's Division, Birmingham, Alabama, scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0539
Overview
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and other materials about this organization, whose members gave speeches in support of World War I.
Dates:
1918-1919
Ruth Bealle Glass Memory Book and UA Athletic Association membership ticket
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3868
Overview
The Ruth Bealle Glass Memory Book is from Glass's senior year at Tuscaloosa High School and includes notes from classmates and faculty, photographs, newspaper clippings, correspondence, invitations, programs, and other mementos.
Dates:
1926 - 1927
Eliza Williams Chotard Gould memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0582
Overview
Two typescript copies of an 1868 memoirs written by early Tuscaloosa resident of French ancestry, whose family were Natchez, Mississippi pioneers.
Dates:
1868
Greene County Union Female Institute, Minutes of the meeting of Citizens of Daniel's Prairie, to... establish the female institute at Burton's Hill
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0394
Overview
Typescript copy of the minutes of a meeting to establish a female academy at Burton's Hill, Alabama, and the school's constitution and amendments.
Dates:
1836
Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection
Collection — Box 2009001.031: [1006241528]
Identifier: 2009-146
Overview
Thirteen photographs depicting scenes of everyday activities in various places.
Dates:
1900 - 1930
R. L. Hanvey collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0624
Overview
A collection of Ku Klux Klan material, including a copy of the handbook "Kloran," 5th ed., a leather wallet with the Klan seal, and a group photo of unidentified Ku Klux Klan women.
Dates:
circa 1920