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Authors, American -- Alabama

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Aileen Kilgore Henderson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0661
Abstract

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

Al Andrews Amateur Journalism Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0016
Abstract

A very large collection of individually-produced fan magazines (fanzines or ‘zines), circular letters, and related materials, principally of science fiction fantasy subjects, named in honor of Birmingham native and science fiction artist, Al Andrews. See the finding aid for a detailed inventory of the contents of the collection.

Dates: 1961-[2009]

Ethel Marie Armes papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0087
Abstract

Personal letters written by Ethel Armes, a Birmingham journalist and author, primarily to Alice Wiggin of Franklin, Massachusetts.

Dates: between 1890 and 2002

Belle R. Harrison letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0645
Abstract

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

Margaret Gillis Figh papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0513
Abstract

This collection consists mainly of folklore and tales contributed by students in Figh's folklore and English classes at Huntingdon College, plus miscellaneous contributions from family and friends.

Dates: 1940-1975

Guild of Professional Writers for Children records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0601
Abstract

Materials related to the organization's activities, including its statement of purpose, membership applications and rolls, correspondence, newspaper clippings, works of members, announcements, calendars, newsletters, minutes, and financial records.

Dates: 1977-1999; Majority of material found within 1992 - 1994

Guy Ward Hubbs Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0711
Abstract

Includes the manuscripts of two books by Guy Ward Hubbs, who received his doctorate from the University of Alabama. The works include Tuscaloosa County, Alabama: An Illustrated History and Rowdy Tales From Early Alabama

Dates: 1981 - 1987

James Austin Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0078
Abstract

A collection of copies of newspaper clippings and information about Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and its people.

Dates: 1898-1941

Kathryn Tucker Windham Manuscript, Common Threads

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1820
Abstract

Alabama author’s manuscript for the book, Common Threads.

Dates: 2000

William March Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0266
Abstract

Correspondence, literary papers, clippings, criticism, photos, and memorabilia of this author.

Dates: 1897 - 1980