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Education

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85040989

Found in 145 Collections and/or Records:

Jerusha Hemphill DIploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0660
Abstract

A diploma for having completed the course of study at Tuscaloosa Female Academy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Dates: 1865

Joshua Hill Foster Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0535
Abstract

Papers of a University of Alabama graduate, Baptist minister, planter, teacher (University of Alabama, 1873-1892) and president of Alabama Central Female College, 1869-1873.

Dates: 1839 - 1904

Francis William Kellogg Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2027
Abstract

One letter written by Francis William Kellogg to the secretary of the United States Navy recommending Malcolm Maurice Moore to the Naval School at Annapolis.

Dates: 1861 April 29

John Percy Kennedy family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2326
Scope and Contents

This collection contains newspapers from 1875 to 1936, educational material, correspondence, photographs of the family, and miscellaneous materials. There are two "Jenness Miller Monthly" which was a magazine that promoted correct dress for women.

Dates: 1837-1920

Leola Dennis Photo Album of Utica (Mississippi) Normal and Industrial Institute

 Collection
Identifier: 2020-007
Abstract

One photographic album compiled by Leola Dennis containing seventy-one black-and-white photographs depicting life at the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute during the early 1920s.

Dates: 1921 - 1924

Letter from Emily to Mrs. Charles Beach, 1858-05-02

 File — Box 4257.004: [Barcode: 1006214229], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents

Letter from Emily, a music teacher in Austinburg, Ohio, to her cousin Mrs. Charles Beach of East Ottowa, New York, talking about her students and an upcoming musical convention. She also gives a humorous account of the poor food being served in the boarding house where she lives.

Dates: 1858-05-02

Letter from Grace B. to Laura Thomas, 1885-04-16

 File — Box 4257.006: [Barcode: 1006214231], Folder: 16
Scope and Contents

Letter from Grace, a student in Canfield, Ohio, to Laura Thomas of Columbiana, Ohio, discussing her classmates and potential teaching opportunites, as well as news about mutual friends.

Dates: 1885-04-16

Lena E. Lockhart papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0871
Abstract

Autobiographical sketch, inspirational materials, the papers "Woman's Part in Making Alabama History - the Past" presented to the Thomaston, Marengo County, Alabama Study Club, which focuses on female educators, and "History of The Thomaston Parent-Teacher Association", as well as a history of Thomaston, Alabama, by Alma Jean Compton, and materials relating to teaching.

Dates: 1951-1963

Lola Higginbotham memory book, McAdory High School, McCalla, Alabama

 Collection
Identifier: W-0033
Abstract

Memory book documenting the senior year of Lola Higginbotham, a 1924 graduate of McAdory High School.

Dates: 1924

Membership

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains official AAUW charters and bylaws, as well as policy information of AAUW branch organizations.

Dates: 1928-2002

Monroe Estes arithmetic book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0493
Abstract

Handmade, handwritten booklet of arithmetic problems and answers, including problems in simple and compound subtraction, measurements, vulgar fractions, barter, foreign exchange, and simple and compound interest.

Dates: 1856-1857

Monroe F. Cockrell research notes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0330
Abstract

Research notes and synopses on Emma Sansom, General Pickett at Gettysburg, "The Bivouac of the Dead," and General Forrest's crossing of the Sipsey River, March 29, 1865.

Dates: 1949-1956

University of Alabama, Frank M. Moody Music Building articles

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3702
Abstract

Articles covering the construction and dedication of the Frank M. Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama campus in 1987 and 1988.

Dates: 1987-1988

Staci Niemeyer paper "Folk Dancing at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education"

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0525
Abstract

Essay about folk dancing at the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education, a school founded in 1907 by progressive educator Marietta Johnson in Fairhope, Alabama.

Dates: 1990 April 1

Orange Town Common School Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3910
Abstract

Notebook documenting the financial and statistical makeup of the Common Schools in he Town of Orange, Rockland County, New York

Dates: 1821-1828

P. C. Rogers Paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0050
Abstract

This collection contains a photocopy of the text of a speech titled "Growing Old Gracefully," delivered by P.C. Rogers to the Alabama Retired Teachers Association, Summer Conference, June 24, 1959.

Dates: 1959-06-24

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society charter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2410
Abstract

Charter of the University of Alabama chapter of the freshman honor society

Dates: 1930 January 6

Photographs by Sandoz Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-015
Abstract

Photographs were taken by Sandoz Photographer.

Dates: 1905

Carolyn Elizabeth Shepherd Price papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1632
Abstract

Pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and handwritten notes, instructions and essays Carolyn Shepherd Price collected and used as teaching materials in her home economics class. They include a broad range of topics including child development, clothing, health and home management and decoration.

Dates: 1921-1984

Publications

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains collection materials published by the AAUW or by branches thereof; publications include items like books, newsletters and bulletins, as well as directories, yearbooks and promotional materials.

Dates: 1928-2002

Radical South Zine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PM-005
Abstract

Zines created by southern young women, on a variety of personal and political topics, including art, drugs, education, gender and sexuality, mental health, music, people and society, popular culture, race and ethnicity, religion and spirituality, and sex. There are approximately 150 titles from the 1990s-2000s.

Dates: 1990s - 2000s

Rare vertical file

 Collection
Identifier: PM-013
Abstract

Contains a variety of rare, published materials. Most notable are the almanacs, biographies, guidebooks, art catalogs, and works of literature.

Dates: circa 1750-2000

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

Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Hudson Letters, 1900-1906

 File — Box 4257.003: [Barcode: 1006214228], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

One letter to Reverend Hudson of Peabody, Massachusetts, from John M. Nichols of Portland, Maine, saying he (Nichols) had been appointed the principle of Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Maine, and including newspaper clippings describing the appointment. The second letter is from S. F. Kittredge to Mrs. Hudson to tell her about her trip by train to Oregon and to discuss church business.

Dates: 1900-1906

Richard Furman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0549
Abstract

Photocopied documents, including letters, poetry, news clippings, class work, essays, and journal entries of Alabama school administrator and preacher.

Dates: 1826-1865

Roemol Henry Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0666
Abstract

A letter containing genealogical information about St. Sauveur Francois Bonfils, a Napoleonic exile who served as professor of modern languages and literature at Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, 1847-1849.

Dates: 1951

Scrapbooks, Photographs

 Series
Scope and Contents

This series contains scrapbooks and scrapbook materials such as news clippings and photographs.

Dates: 1928-2002

Sidney Lanier High School Oracle Newspaper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1723
Abstract

A copy of vol. 1, no 5 (December 17, 1925) of the Oracle News, a newspaper published by the students of Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery, Alabama.

Dates: 1925-12-17

Mollie Sink Alabama Female Institute diploma

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2400
Abstract

Alabama Female Institute diploma of Mollie Sink

Dates: 1861 June 26

Mary Rebecca Strudwick memory book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3633
Abstract

Memory book from Demopolis (Ala.) High School 1909 graduate

Dates: 1909

Eldred Burder Teague papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1390
Abstract

The collection consists primarily of the religious compositions of an 1840 graduate of the University of Alabama who became a prominent Baptist minister.

Dates: 1844-1883

Marten ten Hoor papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1391
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, texts of speeches and addresses, reports, class notes for lectures and seminars, papers relating to philosophy and other subjects, and materials pertaining to conferences of the various professional organizations to which Professor ten Hoor belonged.

Dates: 1913-1974

Thomas Hubbard Hobbs diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0683
Abstract

The collection contains diaries of an Alabama lawyer, planter, and legislator from Athens, Limestone County, Alabama. Included is a three-month diary from 1862, when Hobbs was Captain of Co. F., Ninth Alabama Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The diaries also cover his time as a legislator representing Limestone County, Alabama; his support for the railroads; and his work on the family plantation.

Dates: 1840-1862

Tuskaloosa Female College commencement programme, 1890

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3726
Abstract

Program for the 1890 Tuskaloosa Female College commencement exercises.

Dates: 1890 June 10

Tuscaloosa Study Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1442
Abstract

Yearbooks, secretary's notes, news clippings, minutes, invitations, and photographs of this Tuscaloosa women's group.

Dates: 1922 - 2002

Henry Tutwiler Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2044
Abstract

A letter from Tutwiler recommending a student for a teaching position at an unidentified school in Cahaba, Alabama

Dates: 1834 June 17

United States Civil Works Administration records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1480
Abstract

Contains the surveys of business records in Alabama from 1931-1936.

Dates: 1931-1936

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

Wade Hall Photographs; Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.030: [Barcode: 1006241527]
Identifier: 2009-140
Abstract

This collections consists of five photographs depicting children in their classroom and their teacher.

Dates: 1900 - 1901

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.034: [Barcode: 1006241531]
Identifier: 2009-156
Abstract

This collection consists of nine photographs depicting school boys in front of a building.

Dates: 1950

William H. Ely letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0484
Abstract

Letters recounting an 1820-1821 journey to Alabama by William H. Ely, Commissioner of the Connecticut Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb. The letters describe both the difficulties of his mission and the lifestyle of the early inhabitants of the state of Alabama.

Dates: 1820 - 1821

William H. Malott Certificates, undated

 File — Box 4257.027: [Barcode: 1006213001], Folder: 57
Scope and Contents

Two certificates given to William Malott by his instructor J. C. Johnson for "Good Behavior and Correct Recitation" and "Diligence and Good Behavior".

Dates: undated

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

William S. Wright letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2210
Abstract

A letter from William S. Wright of Pittsford, Vermont, to Emerson R. Wright in Greenville, Alabama. The letter discusses education, family matters, and the evils of slavery.

Dates: 1840 February 24

Wynne Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3918
Abstract

Letters and papers of this Hale County, Alabama, family. Also included are autographed copies of Alice Coleman Griffin three books: Laura's Letters, Laura's and Her Children's Letters, and Laura's Family's Letters.

Dates: 1804-2009