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Women college students

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85147501

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

American Association of University Women, Tuscaloosa Branch records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0073
Abstract

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

Autherine Lucy and a group of students waiting in line, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000003
Identifier: 2010.021.000003
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy and other students waiting in line, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000009
Identifier: 2010.021.000009
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy and two women walking on campus, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000001
Identifier: 2010.021.000001
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy in conversation with a woman, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000010
Identifier: 2010.021.000010
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy in conversation with an unknown woman, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000004
Identifier: 2010.021.000004
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy walking through a door, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000005
Identifier: 2010.021.000005
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy walking through a doorway, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000011
Identifier: 2010.021.000011
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Autherine Lucy with two women walking on campus, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000007
Identifier: 2010.021.000007
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Harry V. Barnard paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0114
Abstract

Condensation of a 1954 term paper titled "LaGrange College: A Historical Sketch.

Dates: 1954

Margaret Chenault papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0296
Abstract

Memorabilia of a University of Alabama student, 1930-1934, including a scrapbook, record book, newspapers, and student organization documents

Dates: 1930-1934

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

Donn Sanford photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2010-021
Abstract

Photographs of the first African American student admitted to the University of Alabama, Autherine Lucy, enrolling at The University of Alabama in February 1956.

Dates: 1956 February

Elise Ayers Sanguinetti Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0098
Abstract

This collection consists of the correspondence, manuscripts, and galley proofs, as well as reviews and notices of Elise Ayers Sanguinetti, the Alabama author of The Last of the Whitfields (1962), The New Girl (1964), The Dowager (1968), and McBee's Station (1972).

Dates: 1929 - 2003

Finances

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains financial information such as reports, budgets, banking documents, expenditure invoices and tax information.

Dates: 1928-2002

Fleta McWhorter Dowling and Gwen McWhorter Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1643
Abstract

This collection consists of letters between Fleta McWhorter Dowling and her sister Gwen McWhorter, 1943-46, chiefly concerning the latter’s doctoral dissertation subject, some letters from others to Gwen McWhorter, and two Gwen McWhorter problem statements on the use of participation in the development of school health programs.

Dates: 1943 - 1949

William Baker Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers University of Alabama materials

 Collection — Box 2339: [Barcode: 1006308132]
Identifier: MSS-0523
Abstract

Items relating to Walter Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers as students at the University of Alabama, including commencement programs, SGA and WSGA ribbons, Triangle ribbon, library card, and invitation to a dance

Dates: 1943-1946

Girls gym class at The University of Alabama, 1916

 Item — Box 6195: [Barcode: 1006235746], Folder: 15
Identifier: 2011.004.005620
Scope and Contents note From the Series: 180 photographs depicting World War II; Walter Jones and others in New Guinea; limestone in New Guinea; Tannehill State Park Bicentennial event; Representative Walter Flowers at Tannehill; diagrams of types of shells; Jones family; Cedars Farm in Huntsville, Alabama; ships and boats in New Guinea; landscapes and vegetation in New Guinea; view from Cameron Plateau near Milne Bay in New Guinea; Dobodura Airfield in Papua New Guinea; Spring Cave and other caves in Madison County, Alabama;...
Dates: 1916

Bessie Leach Hayden paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0651
Abstract

Paper entitled "Then Came the Women: The University in the Nineties," written by Bessie Leach Hayden, Dean of Women, about the first sixty years of coeducation at the University of Alabama.

Dates: circa 1953

James William Oakley Jr. Photographs

 Collection — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591]
Identifier: 2010-020
Abstract

Photographs taken by James William Oakley Jr. during the week that Autherine Lucy, the first African American student at The University of Alabama, enrolled in February 1956.

Dates: 1956 February

Carrie T. McLester diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3789
Abstract

Carrie T. McLester's diploma from the Alabama Female Institute

Dates: 1872 June 12

Ms. Jarvis outside at The University of Alabama, 1916

 Item — Box 6195: [Barcode: 1006235746], Folder: 21
Identifier: 2011.004.005626
Scope and Contents note From the Series: 180 photographs depicting World War II; Walter Jones and others in New Guinea; limestone in New Guinea; Tannehill State Park Bicentennial event; Representative Walter Flowers at Tannehill; diagrams of types of shells; Jones family; Cedars Farm in Huntsville, Alabama; ships and boats in New Guinea; landscapes and vegetation in New Guinea; view from Cameron Plateau near Milne Bay in New Guinea; Dobodura Airfield in Papua New Guinea; Spring Cave and other caves in Madison County, Alabama;...
Dates: 1916

Myra L. DeHart Letter, 1918 October 13

 File — Box 4257.010: [Barcode: 1006214235], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Letter from Myra L. DeHart of Urbana, Illinois, to W. R. Courtney, also of Urbana, explaining that her hectic schedule will not enable her to teach a Daisy Chain Class but recommends Baptist graduate student, Sue Hutchinson. DeHart explains that she is too busy with several organizations and, in what spare time she has, is helping take care of influenza patients.

Dates: 1918 October 13

Natalie Thornton Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-001
Abstract

One photographic album depicting scenes from The University of Alabama featuring coeds at the Kilgore House and the campus. Also scenes from Montgomery, Alabama, New York City, New Orleans, Florida, and Texas.

Dates: 1905-1911

Reports and Executive Information

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains information executive roles within the organization, leadership and planning materials and annual reports.

Dates: 1928-2002

Mollie Sink Alabama Female Institute diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2400
Abstract

Alabama Female Institute diploma of Mollie Sink

Dates: 1861 June 26

Gene Smith Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4116
Abstract

Scrapbook documenting a young woman's enjoyment of her life and times as she moves from high school to college.

Dates: 1937-1941

Henrietta Thompson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1403
Abstract

This collection contains the papers and correspondence of an University of Alabama Home Economics professor.

Dates: 1910-1966

Two women outside at The University of Alabama, 1916

 Item — Box 6195: [Barcode: 1006235746], Folder: 14
Identifier: 2011.004.005619
Scope and Contents note From the Series: 180 photographs depicting World War II; Walter Jones and others in New Guinea; limestone in New Guinea; Tannehill State Park Bicentennial event; Representative Walter Flowers at Tannehill; diagrams of types of shells; Jones family; Cedars Farm in Huntsville, Alabama; ships and boats in New Guinea; landscapes and vegetation in New Guinea; view from Cameron Plateau near Milne Bay in New Guinea; Dobodura Airfield in Papua New Guinea; Spring Cave and other caves in Madison County, Alabama;...
Dates: 1916

Two women standing outside at The University of Alabama, 1916

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 1006235687], Folder: 2011.004.000038
Identifier: 2011.004.000038
Scope and Contents note From the Series:

100 photographs depicting Jones and other family members; Jones and others at the Black Warrior River; Tannehill State Park; Jones and others around Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and scenes on The University of Alabama campus.

Dates: 1916

Woman exiting the ladies room with Autherine Lucy nearby, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000012
Identifier: 2010.021.000012
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February

Woman exiting the ladies room with Autherine Lucy standing nearby, 1956 February

 Item — Box 38034.001: [Barcode: 1006241591], Folder: 2010.021.000006
Identifier: 2010.021.000006
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.

Dates: 1956 February