Presidents
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85106459
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Summersell Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-025
Abstract
Photographs, majority are iconographic, filmstrips, slides, audio cassettes, hand-written notebooks, microfilms and negatives, bulk dates: 1860-mid 1900s. A procedure is now underway of accessing and housing the ‘photographic’ collection. Photographs originally stored in 22 cartons and one Hollinger boxes; other items include 7 cartons of Alabama filmstrips, 5 Hollinger boxes containing filmstrips and audio tapes relating to history of Alabama, Florida, Illinois, California, Ohio and...
Dates:
1860 - 1900
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
Cowin family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0364
Overview
Photocopies of the diary and essays written by John H. Cowin of Green County, Alabama covering events from 22 April through 13 November 1861 as well as a smaller diary for the month of January 1863. There is also a presidential pardon and oaths of allegiance certificates for Samuel Cowin, as well as photocopies of miscellaneous documents including Alabama tax statements from 1875 and 1877 and newspaper clippings, and a Civil War era Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army revolver. Also in the...
Dates:
1861–1921
N. H. R. Dawson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0412
Overview
Newspaper clippings, personal and business correspondence, and an account book.
Dates:
1856-1927
Freemasons, Amity Lodge, No. 54, and Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 19, resolution
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0542
Overview
An 1866 resolution addressed to President Andrew Johnson by two Alabama freemasons chapters, requesting the pardon and release of several associates.
Dates:
circa 1866
Wade Hall Collection of Stereocards
Collection
Identifier: 2014-004
Abstract
Collection consists of 1708 stereocards depicting scenes from all over the world.
Dates:
1874 - 1950
John Bickley papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2296
Overview
Includes incoming correspondence to John S. Bickley from prominent United States and world leaders, as well as personal materials and those relating to the International Insurance Society.
Dates:
1958-2006
John C. McRae Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0970
Abstract
This collection contains financial papers and a presidential pardon.
Dates:
1854 - 1893
Alexander Beaufort Meek papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0973
Overview
Legal papers and correspondence, as well as photocopies of Meek's AB from the University of Alabama, and a commission as an attorney of the United States for Southern District of Alabama from James K. Polk (1846)
Dates:
1833-1866
Presidential Pamphlets and Signatures Collection
Collection
Identifier: WP-030
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of United States Presidential pamphlets and signatures. Feature presidents are George Washington, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Robert Francis Kennedy, and George W. Bush. Part of this collection is a letter from Elenore Roosevelt to Mr. Rives, a member of the Labor Railway Magazine editors group.
Dates:
1856 - 2002
R. Landesberger letter and music
Collection
Identifier: W-0121
Overview
Handwritten letter and sheet of music from Geneva (Switzerland) professor Dr. R. Landesberger to President Woodrow Wilson, dated January 7, 1919. A typed transcript of the letter is also included.
Dates:
1919-01-07
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
Mabel Smythe-Haith Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3117
Overview
Papers, books, and photographs belonging to Mabel Smythe-Haith, former ambassador to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, concerning academics, diplomacy, and civil rights.
Dates:
1950-2004
The American Presidency: An Interpretation: manuscript
Collection
Identifier: W-0122
Overview
Unbound, handwritten manuscript of Harold Joseph Lanski's The American President: An Interpretation.
Dates:
1939
United States General Land Office records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1481
Abstract
This collection consists of ledgers containing: Land Commission correspondence; applications for land in Mississippi and Alabama territories; copies of land grants from England, France and Spain to residents in Mobile; marriage contracts; wills; and plats of grants, 1783-1813. Ledger 17 contains diary entries by James E. Henderson of Co. C, 12th Iowa Infantry, who was assistant provost marshall in Alabama in 1865. Several ledgers have been indexed by names.
Dates:
1738-1903
Wade Hall Collection of American Political Materials
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4258
Overview
The Wade Hall Collection of American Political Materials includes letters from political officials and constituents, as well as photographs and memorabilia related to former United States presidents.
Dates:
1841-1992