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Tuscaloosa (Ala.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/n79133761

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Snow Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-026
Abstract

Three photo albums created by the Snow family from Tuscaloosa.

Dates: 1865 - 1920

Peter Snow tunebook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1303
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1820-1960

Sons of the American Revolution, James "Horseshoe" Robertson Chapter (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1202
Abstract

Correspondence, membership lists, bank deposits, programs of chapter meetings, genealogical worksheets, and newspaper clippings relating to the Tuscaloosa chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and biographical sketches of James Robertson, for whom the chapter was named.

Dates: 1946-1960; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1959

Special Collections Library papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2295
Abstract

The old card catalog for the Special Collections Library of the University of Alabama Libraries

Dates: Unknown

St. John's Catholic Church records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1332
Abstract

Records of this Catholic church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1844-1954, including lists of baptisms, marriages, deaths, confirmations, and first communions.

Dates: 1844-1954

Bettie V. Stone diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1445
Abstract

Diploma awarded by the Tuscaloosa Female Academy in 1868.

Dates: 1868

Louise Swilley letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1376
Abstract

A 1927 letter from "Miss Ellen" in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to her aunt, Louise Swilley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dates: 1927

Sydnia Keene Smyth Antebellum Architecture of Tuscaloosa Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-006
Abstract

This collection consists of thirty-two photographs of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, antebellum architecture, taken by Sydnia Keene Smyth for her thesis in 1929.

Dates: 1929

"The Federal raid into central Alabama"

 Collection
Identifier: W-0040
Abstract

Text of a speech presented by James A. Anderson on April 3, 1935, at a meeting of the Kiwanis club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, commemorating the seventieth anniversary of Union raids in Selma, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.

Dates: 1935 April 3

Thomas Chalmers McCorvey Essay on Robert Burns

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0948
Abstract

An essay on Scottish poet Robert Burns delivered by Colonel Thomas C. McCorvey to the Druid City Literary Club, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 11 November 1878.

Dates: 1878-11-11

Thomas Maxwell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0933
Abstract

Letters, texts of speeches about the importance of railroads for the economic development of the Birmingham-Tuscaloosa area (1855), and abstracts of the journal of this early Tuscaloosa businessman.

Dates: 1852 - 1865

Mrs. Dupont Thompson biography

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0135
Abstract

This collection contains an unpublished biography of Mrs. Dupont Thompson, a board member of Partlow State School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dates: 1951

Three Miscellaneous Ledgers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4042
Abstract

Three early twentieth century ledgers for Tuscaloosa and Pickens county businesses.

Dates: 1908 - 1945

Tuscaloosa Heritage brochures

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2825
Abstract

Two brochures from 1981 that describe heritage sites in Tuscaloosa.

Dates: 1981

Historical Record of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1819-1969, Sesquicentennial Souvenir Program

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4031
Abstract

Souvenir booklet commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Dates: 1969 April 15-26

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Board of Commissioners records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1443
Abstract

City recirds relating to the reduction of the city limits in 1930, as well as the text of an act to prevent eminent domain from being exercised over cemeteries unless necessity exists.

Dates: 1930 April 15-29

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Historical Society records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1436
Abstract

A collection of financial documents of this Tuscaloosa civic organization, including records of due payments and disbursements.

Dates: 1960-1968

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Methodist Church Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1618
Abstract

This collection contains three drafts of what was evidently a book chapter composed by Frances Spencer titled “Evolution of the Tuscaloosa Methodist Church–1824–1844.”

Dates: 1824 - 1844

Tuscaloosa Cotton Gin and Sawmill Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-026
Abstract

Photographs of Tuscaloosa cotton gin and sawmill, as well as African-American women carrying baskets on their heads.

Dates: 1938

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1434
Abstract

Two petitions, one for "White", the other "Colored", about prohibiting the sale of liquor within a half mile of St. Johns Mission Church and St. Paul Church. Also included are the record book of County Court for 1925 and the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court ledgers from 1837-1849, 1842-1850, and 1842-1867.

Dates: 1825-1867

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Preservation Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1433
Abstract

A set of scrapbooks containing clippings recording the work and activities of this society,1979-80, including its publication, Heritage Week.

Dates: 1969 - 1978

Tuscaloosa Garden Club scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3646
Abstract

Club scrapbooks highlighting their activities in various years

Dates: unknown

Tuscaloosa News Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-012
Abstract

This collection consists of nine photographs depicting the Alabama football game, basketball game, Jerry Rubin speaking at the Foster Auditorium, Governor's Day, and a concert on the Quad.

Dates: 1964 - 1979

Tuscaloosa Philharmonic Society records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2325
Abstract

Programs and poems for their recitals as well as a membership register

Dates: 1912-1917

Tuscaloosa Retired Teachers Association records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1441
Abstract

Contains the yearbooks, from 1966-1992, newsletters and the organizations highlights from 1978-1992.

Dates: 1966-1992

Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra Programs and Promotional Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4090
Abstract

Promotional materials, programs, and invitations to special events of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra

Dates: 1984-1998

Tuscaloosa Tornado Relief posters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3680
Abstract

Posters asking for donations for the Tuscaloosa Tornado Relief effort in Chicago

Dates: 2011 May

United Methodist Women, North Alabama Conference records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1473
Abstract

Records of conference meetings of Methodist Women in Missions, North Alabama Conference, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Dates: 1873-1979

University of Alabama Board of Trustees Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-096
Abstract

This record group contains the minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and other records of The University of Alabama Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1822-2021

College of Business and Administration theses

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2389
Abstract

Theses, primarily unbound, by students in the College of Business & Administration

Dates: unknown

University of Alabama Land Sales

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1487

University of Alabama Souvenir Photographic Albums

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-007
Abstract

Two souvenir photograph albums from University of Alabama, showing campus and buildings, including Garland-Clark-Manly, Morgan, Comer, Smith (interior and exterior), Woods, President's Mansion, and fraternity houses. Also Bibb Graves Hall, Morgan Hall, Tutwiler Dorm, Gorgas House, President’s Mansion, Bryce entrance, Union building, Quad and Chimes, and Fraternity row from 1930s.

Dates: 1900 - 1920

Verner family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3741
Abstract

Scrapbooks and newspaper clippings about this prominent Tuscaloosa, Alabama, family.

Dates: 1888-1968

Washington Daniel Miller Letter and Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0991
Abstract

A letter dated 12 July 1883, to his sister, Caroline Miller, about examinations of students at Tuscaloosa Female Academy, the examination of the senior class at the University of Alabama, and his recent activities in Tuscaloosa. The collection also contains photograph of Miller copied from the original at the University of Texas Institute of Texas Culture

Dates: 1833-07-12

William Columbus Ward Speech Text

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1525
Abstract

The text of Ward's 1858 valedictory address, delivered at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1858-07-15

William Stanley Hoole Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0699
Abstract

Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, research materials, manuscripts of published monographs, and other materials written or collected by this historian and dean of the University of Alabama Libraries.

Dates: 1920 - 1989

Woods Hall Student Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-033
Abstract

Black and white photographs of students housed in Woods Hall in early 1900s.

Dates: 1900

Work Progress Administration Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-016
Abstract

This collection consists of four photographs depicting the exterior and interior of Tutwiler Hall at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1935

ZAP Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-008
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs relating to the Alabama sororities.

Dates: 1970