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Love and Friendship

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 63 Collections and/or Records:

Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3658
Overview Correspondence between family and friends of the Bobb, Raymond, and Meyers families of Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Iowa. The letters date from 1873-1922, and most of them are written to Susie L. Meyers Bobb, who was likely also Susie L. Raymond.
Dates: 1873-1922
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Susie L. Meyers Bobb letters

Jack S. Butler papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2485
Overview Letters written to and from Lt. Jack S. Butler and his wife, Maxine, in 1945, while he was stationed in Italy, and she was in Notasulga and Auburn, AL
Dates: 1945
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Jack S. Butler papers

Cahill Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2282
Abstract The Cahill Family Papers consist of personal correspondence to and from Clyde M., Michael J., and Belle Mills Cahill of Ohio. Also included in the collection are receipts and miscellaneous financial documents.
Dates: 1886-1935
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Cahill Family Papers

Celeste Bussell Letters, 1891-1902

 File — Box 4257.002: [1006214227], Folder: 30
Scope and Contents Letters written to Celeste Bussell, of Ballston, Saratoga County, New York, and Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, discussing friends and family.
Dates: 1891-1902
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / MSS-4257, Wade Hall Collection on American Life / NORTHEAST REGION

James P. Creath letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0370
Overview Letter written by a Uniontown, Alabama, businessman dated 29 April 1893, to his fiancée.
Dates: 1893 April 29
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / James P. Creath letter

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
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Daphne Cunningham Diaries

Eborn and Peteet Families papers

 Collection — Box 3154: [1005585077]
Identifier: MSS-0469
Overview Letters, written by Benjamin F. Eborn between 1884 and 1885 to his sweetheart (later his wife), Corinne Peteet Eborn. There are also other letters to Corinne from various family members, including her father, W.Y. Peteet, mother-in-law, Bettie Eborn, and her sister, Mary P. Jones.
Dates: 1879-1955
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Eborn and Peteet Families papers

Jim Edwards papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2936
Overview Contains correspondence letters of Jim Edwards written to his family and friends, mostly containing information about his daily life. Also contains his grade reports during his time at Miami University, 1934-1938.
Dates: 1934-1947
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Jim Edwards papers

Elizabeth Harwood Katz Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3661
Overview A collection of letters sent to Elizabeth Harwood from friends, family, and others from 1934 to 1984. They deal primarily with personal lives of Elizabeth, her sister, her friends, and her first husband Richard. For more letters, see Donald and Betty Katz letters, mss_3666.
Dates: 1934 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1942
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Elizabeth Harwood Katz Letters

Joseph J. Elliott letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0481
Overview A copy book of letters, primarily to his fiance/wife, Maud Hoskinson of Weogufka, Coosa County, Alabama.
Dates: 1900-1902
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Joseph J. Elliott letterbook

Guy Gilliland papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0570
Overview Letters between Gilliland and his sweetheart (later wife) Josie, church materials from Trinity United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, greeting cards, and photographs
Dates: 1909-1981
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Guy Gilliland papers

Eddy Lanier King Gilmore papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0572
Overview Compositions, scrapbooks, correspondence, and clippings of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Eddy Lanier King Gilmore, of Selma, Alabama, and his Russian-born wife, Tamara Kolb-Chernashovaya, a ballerina with the Bolshoi Ballet. The bulk of material is from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Dates: circa 1940 - 1967
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Eddy Lanier King Gilmore papers

Walter Goodman letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2508
Overview This collection contains letters from Walter Goodman in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to his sweetheart, Corinne Acklen, in Huntsville, Alabama, with hopes to see her soon.
Dates: 1858-1859
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Walter Goodman letters

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.031: [1006241528]
Identifier: 2009-146
Overview Thirteen photographs depicting scenes of everyday activities in various places.
Dates: 1900 - 1930
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Florence (Daisy) Jaffray Harriman letter and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0634
Overview A letter written by Harriman to Miss Harriet D. Mitchell, thanking her for a gesture of kindness, as well as a newspaper clipping from 19 April 1963.
Dates: 1941; 1963
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Florence (Daisy) Jaffray Harriman letter and clippings

Hattie R. Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3862
Overview The collection contains two letters from Hattie R. in Illinois, to her friend Georgia giving news of daily life, recipes, and teaching.
Dates: 1888
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Hattie R. Letters

Elizabeth Anne Hodo letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0686
Abstract Letter written from Pickens County, Alabama, to Elizabeth Boswell, discussing school, friends, and social life.
Dates: 1844 September 1
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Elizabeth Anne Hodo letter

Admiral Samuel Hood collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0697
Abstract Includes a letter written from British Admiral Hood to Earl Cornwallis as a letter of introduction for a Mr. Bayard Including an engraving of Joshua Reynolds portrait of Hood, printed in 1831 and a clipping from newspaper with brief biography of Hood, circa 1900.
Dates: 1788-circa 1900
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Admiral Samuel Hood collection

J. E. Burnham Letters, 1889

 File — Box 4257.002: [1006214227], Folder: 25
Scope and Contents Two letters, written by J.E. Burnham in New York City, New York, to his wife in Saco, Maine. In the first letter he tells her that the doctor holds out no hope for his mother, and in the second, written after his mother's death, expreseses how sad he is.
Dates: 1889
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / MSS-4257, Wade Hall Collection on American Life / NORTHEAST REGION

James Harry Cowan Photographic Album

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-006
Overview Collection consists of one photographic album with sixty-two photographs of James Harry Cowan, a University of Alabama student from 1915 - 1918. Scenes include University athletes and sporting events, pre-game activities in front of Woods Hall, in Birmingham and Rickwood Park. Also contains newspaper clippings and memorabilia.
Dates: 1915 - 1918
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / James Harry Cowan Photographic Album

Louise Lacy Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4122
Overview Diary of a teenage girl in Jasper, Alabama, during January and February of 1911.
Dates: 1911 January - February
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Louise Lacy Diary

Lavinia Hetherling Leinau commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: W-0124
Overview Tennessee resident Lavinia Heatherling Leinau's commonplace book, containing poetry and notes from friends
Dates: 1831 - 1879; Majority of material found within 1831 - 1836
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Lavinia Hetherling Leinau commonplace book

Letter from E.J. to Mrs. Gould

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2180
Abstract Letter to Mrs. Gould from E.J. in Madison, Georgia, discussing rumors about an engaged couple and another rumor about a doctor. Letter marked "Private."
Dates: 1848-07-03
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Letter from E.J. to Mrs. Gould

Grace Lykens correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3243
Overview Courtship letters between Ira Keagy and Grace Lykens of Pennsylvania. There are also letters to Grace from several other pen pals.
Dates: 1905-1945; 1908-1913
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Grace Lykens correspondence

M. Levy Letter, 1904 July 5

 File — Box 4257.003: [1006214228], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents A letter from M. Levy of Geryville, Pennsylvania, to his friend Fred, telling him about his Fourth of July celebrations in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
Dates: 1904 July 5
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / MSS-4257, Wade Hall Collection on American Life / NORTHEAST REGION

Margaretta Imlay Letter, 1811-12-25

 File — Box 4257.004: [1006214229], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Contains a letter from Margaretta Imlay of Hamilton, Ohio, to John C. Imlay, in Zanesville, Ohio, on Christmas Day, 25 December 1811, telling him about the New Madrid earthquakes of December 1811. There is also a photocopied article and map pertaining to the earthquakes.
Dates: 1811-12-25
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / MSS-4257, Wade Hall Collection on American Life / MIDWEST REGION

Jennie Miller letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2459
Overview Letters to Jennie Miller (Mrs. Earl Adams) of Shelby, Ohio, and Angola, Indiana, from friends and family
Dates: 1905-1924
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Jennie Miller letters

John M. Potter Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2483
Overview Personal letters addressed to John M. "Jack" Potter, a Private and later Private First Class in the United States Marines, during his duration on Parris Island, North Carolina.
Dates: 1944-1945
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / John M. Potter Letters

Searcy Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-035
Abstract Photos of this Tuscaloosa family are in two photograph albums that contain images from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, the Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, and Warrior River (bridge and flooding), and family activities.
Dates: 1870 - 1987
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Searcy Family Photographs

George Herman Simmons family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2220
Abstract Correspondence written by and related to the Simmons family, primarily George Herman Simmons.
Dates: 1915 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1922
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / George Herman Simmons family papers

Snow Family Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-026
Overview Three photo albums created by the Snow family from Tuscaloosa.
Dates: 1865 - 1920
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Snow Family Photographs

Mary Torrey papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1415
Overview Two letters to Mary Torrey about her upcoming marriage
Dates: 1893
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Mary Torrey papers

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.018: [1006241515]
Identifier: 2009-080
Abstract This collection consists of ninety-seven photographs depicting flooded streets, and people engaged in various activities.
Dates: 1910 - 1939
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.018: [1006241515]
Identifier: 2009-081
Abstract This collection consists of twenty-eight portraits of identified people.
Dates: 1865 - 1949
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.016: [1006241513]
Identifier: 2009-061
Abstract This collection consists of fifty-eight photographs depicting people engaging in various activities.
Dates: 1870 - 1950
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.031: [1006241528]
Identifier: 2009-148
Overview This collection consists of twelve photographs depicting people engaged in an everyday activities in Nebraska.
Dates: 1940
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.033: [1006241530]
Identifier: 2009-154
Overview This collection consists of seventeen photographs depicting people engaged in everyday activities.
Dates: 1910 - 1915
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.034: [1006241531]
Identifier: 2009-158
Overview This collection consists of six photographs depicting family during a Christmas holiday.
Dates: 1940 - 1941
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.034: [1006241531]
Identifier: 2009-159
Overview This collection consists of eleven photographs depicting people on a farm.
Dates: 1944
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.010: [1006241507]
Identifier: 2009-038
Abstract This collection consists of three photographs depicting unidentified people from Kentucky.
Dates: 1910 - 1920
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.014: [1006241511]
Identifier: 2009-056
Abstract This collection consists of thirty-eight photographs representing unidentified people.
Dates: 1910 - 1920
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.010: [1006241507]
Identifier: 2009-042
Abstract This collection of thirty-five photographs depicting portraits of unidentified people.
Dates: 1870 - 1940
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.019: [1006241516]
Identifier: 2009-084
Abstract This collection consists of fifteen photographs of people and places.
Dates: 1880 - 1910
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.019: [1006241516]
Identifier: 2009-085
Abstract This collection consists of eight photographs depicting people playing musical instruments, spending time outside, playing basketball, and engaging in other activities.
Dates: 1918 - 1920
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.010: [1006241507]
Identifier: 2009-040
Abstract This collection consists of nineteen black and white photographs depicting unidentified people from Paducah, Kentucky and San Antonio, Texas.
Dates: 1910 - 1930
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.014: [1006241511]
Identifier: 2009-059
Abstract Twelve images of unidentified people.
Dates: 1900 - 1905
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.019: [1006241516]
Identifier: 2009-088
Abstract This collection consists of three photographs of people in Alabama.
Dates: 1924
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.019: [1006241516]
Identifier: 2009-091
Abstract This collection consists of nine photographs depicting people from Duluth, Minnesota, engaged in various activities, such as playing baseball, and enjoying outdoors.
Dates: 1910 - 1915
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.036: [1006241533]
Identifier: 2009-178
Abstract This collection consists of thirty-six photographs depicting people engaged in leisurely activities at Big Barbee Lake in Indiana and Webster Lake in Massachusetts.
Dates: 1900 - 1909
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection

 Collection — Box 2009001.036: [1006241533]
Identifier: 2009-180
Abstract This collection consists of twelve photographs depicting scenes on the "Water Queen" show boat and the people on a shoreline.
Dates: 1920 - 1929
Found in: The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections / Wade Hall Photographs, Small Collection