University of Alabama
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/n79139264
Found in 305 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Emanuel Mitchell and Arthur McCartney Friendship Note
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1002
Abstract
A note of friendship dated 21 November 1887, between members of two different fraternities (Sigma Nu and Alpha Tau Omega) at the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1887-11-21
Jeanie Thompson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2511
Overview
Contains the papers of Alabama author and publisher, Jeanie Thompson. Includes poems and drafts by Thompson, as well as her Master's thesis and books How to Enter the River, Witness, and Litany for a Vanishing Landscape. There are no special restrictions placed on access to the Jeani Thompson papers, although literary and copyrights to her published and unpublished writings have not been...
Dates:
1974-1977
Stanley Thrasher paper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1406
Abstract
A paper written by Stanley Thrasher for a University of Alabama class in American Folklore. The paper relates the history of the Thrasher Brothers gospel music group, of which the author was a member.
Dates:
1979
Earl Tilford Manuscript: Turning the Tide: The University of Alabama in the 1960s
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4004
Overview
Manuscript of Tilford's book that charts the ups and downs of The University of Alabama during the turbulent decade of the 1960s.
Dates:
2014
Carlyle Tillery book typescript
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1408
Abstract
Galley proofs of Tillery's novel Red Bone Woman, published by the New York firm of J. Day in 1950.
Dates:
1950
University of Alabama millenium time capsule
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2424
Overview
A mixed collection of materials placed in a sealed container to be opened in one hundred years
Dates:
2000
Tom McVey Cabinet Cards
Collection
Identifier: 2009-211
Overview
This collection consists of two cabinet cards of Brett Rutledge Brown ATΩ class of 1898, University of Alabama, Birmingham, and Johns Rather, Jr. KA class of 1897, University of Alabama.
Dates:
1897 - 1898
TUARA papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3580
Overview
The University of Alabama Retirees Association (TUARA) minutes
Dates:
2004-2011
UA student publications - Farrago, Mahout, Rammer Jammer
Collection
Identifier: PM-020
Overview
Contains a collection of humor magazines: Farrago, Mahout, and Rammer Jammer.
Dates:
1924-1967
University Alumnae Association minutes
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1484
Abstract
A partial collection of meeting minutes of this service and social club for women graduates of the University of Alabama, 1934-39.
Dates:
1934-1939
University Investment Club
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1485
Abstract
Minutes, financial reports, constitution announcements, attendance, directory of the University Investment Club
Dates:
1973 - 1978
University Libraries Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-029
Abstract
Color and black and white photographs, negatives, and transparencies depicting different events taken place at the University Libraries such as: retirements parties (1992 for Gunetta Rich; 1994 June 20 for Ann Elmore, Mary Henderson, Joyce Lamont, and Joyce Mizer) held at the University Club; 1991 service award; 1994 Tutwiler award; moving a coca cola machine; construction of Hoole Special Collections and moving in to it; 1990 Wade Hall; Amelia II photographs in box# 6142 appeared in issues of...
Dates:
1968 - 2003
UA African American Heritage Committee certificate
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3639
Overview
Certificate presented to UA Libraries, 2006
Dates:
2006 February 28
University of Alabama Architecture Drawings
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2012-042
Scope and Contents
Drawings of the buildings at University of Alabama. Some are drawn in black ink, while others are painted.
Dates:
1827 - 1869
University of Alabama Archives Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2021-011
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of seventy boxes containing mixed materials from different departments of the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1947 - 2004
University of Alabama Army ROTC scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3925
Overview
This collection contains twenty-eight scrapbooks created by The University of Alabama Army ROTC program from 1953-1982. The number of photographs in each scrapbook ranges from three to 610. In addition to holding photographs of cadets, sponsors, and professors, the scrapbooks document activities such as commissioning ceremonies, training excursions, and balls.
Dates:
1953-1982
University of Alabama Board of Trustees Portraits
Collection
Identifier: 2014-013
Abstract
Fifteen photographs of University of Alabama Board of Trustee portraits.
Dates:
1990 - 1999
College of Business and Administration theses
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2389
Overview
Theses, primarily unbound, by students in the College of Business & Administration
Dates:
unknown
University of Alabama Corps of Cadets collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0029
Overview
A miscellany of material relating to the University of Alabama Corps of cadets, 1873-1905, including invitations to the 1873 junior exhibition and Corps of Cadets hops (dances) in 1874, 1876, and 1878, and the program for a 1905 reunion of the Corps of Cadets Company E, winner of a 1885 drill competition at the New Orleans Exposition.
Dates:
1873-1905
University of Alabama Dancers scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3779
Overview
A scrapbook from the University of Alabama Dancers program An Evening of Dance.
Dates:
1972
University of Alabama, Department of History papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1489
Overview
Reading lists of books for history classes at the University of Alabama
Dates:
Unknown
University of Alabama Football Programs
Collection
Identifier: PM-014
Overview
Contains the University of Alabama football programs from 1925-1995.
Dates:
1925-1995
University of Alabama Glee Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3645
Overview
Collection of posters, placards, and other materials of the University of Alabama Glee Club
Dates:
1906-1936
University of Alabama invitations and programs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3598
Overview
Invitations and dance programs for University events
Dates:
after 1900
University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Portraits
Collection
Identifier: 2021-002
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of four studio portraits of a soldier.
Dates:
1950 - 1959
University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections UA Campus Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2021-003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of five photographs of the President's Mansion, Smith Hall, Denny Chimes, and human skull and cadavers at the medical school laboratory.
Dates:
1910 - 1919
University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections UA Students Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2021-001
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one photograph of the University of Alabama Women's Chorus.
Dates:
1929
University of Alabama Marching Band Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2009-215
Overview
This collection consists of three black and white photographs of the University of Alabama Marching Band, possibly taken at the University of Alabama in 1938.
Dates:
1938
University of Alabama Observatory collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3650
Overview
Transit display labels; receipt for payment and handwritten instructions for using the transit; and the Spine of the Records ledger for the University Observatory... recordings 1851-1887(?)
Dates:
after 1851
University of Alabama School of Music scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3653
Overview
Scrapbooks of photographs, programs, information on the music camp, and the stage productions
Dates:
1930-1985
University of Alabama Souvenir Photographic Albums
Collection
Identifier: 2012-028
Abstract
Contains two souvenir photograph albums from University of Alabama showing the campus and buildings, including Garland-Clark-Manly, Morgan, Comer, Smith (interior and exterior), Woods, President's Mansion, and fraternity houses.
Twenty-six photographs (five color, twenty-one black and white) of students and campus buildings throughout the 1910s, 1930s, and 1968, including: Bibb Graves Hall, Morgan Hall, Tutwiler Dorm, Gorgas House, President’s Mansion, Bryce entrance, Union building, Quad and...
Dates:
1910 - 1968
University of Alabama Souvenir Photographic Albums
Collection
Identifier: 2014-007
Abstract
Two souvenir photograph albums from University of Alabama, showing campus and buildings, including Garland-Clark-Manly, Morgan, Comer, Smith (interior and exterior), Woods, President's Mansion, and fraternity houses. Also Bibb Graves Hall, Morgan Hall, Tutwiler Dorm, Gorgas House, President’s Mansion, Bryce entrance, Union building, Quad and Chimes, and Fraternity row from 1930s.
Dates:
1900 - 1920
University of Alabama Woods Hall rededication letters and pamphlets
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1573
Overview
A collection of material concerning the 1976 rededication of Woods Hall on the University of Alabama campus which was orginally constructed in the late 1860s.
Dates:
1976
University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3685
Overview
The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of stories about the University of Alabama or her alumni.
Dates:
1906-1917
U.S. Land Office at Montgomery, Alabama, July 1884, Commissioners' Land Selection Descriptions for the University of Alabama
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4015
Overview
Ledger page describing the land selected for the University of Alabama in 1884
Dates:
1884
Verner family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3741
Overview
Scrapbooks and newspaper clippings about this prominent Tuscaloosa, Alabama, family.
Dates:
1888-1968
Helen Vickers Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3612
Overview
Letters of recommendation, University of Alabama commencement program, diplomas, photographs, and newpapers
Dates:
1908
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
Ann Waldron Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3098
Overview
Ann Waldron was born on December 14, 1924, in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended the University of Alabama, serving as editor of the Crimson White and earning a degree in journalism in 1945. She went on to work forThe Atlanta Constitution, where she met her husband Martin Waldron. The collection predominantly consists of correspondence between Ann Waldron and various individuals, as well as materials related to her work as an...
Dates:
1945 - 2010
Washington Daniel Miller Letter and Photograph
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0991
Abstract
A letter dated 12 July 1883, to his sister, Caroline Miller, about examinations of students at Tuscaloosa Female Academy, the examination of the senior class at the University of Alabama, and his recent activities in Tuscaloosa. The collection also contains photograph of Miller copied from the original at the University of Texas Institute of Texas Culture
Dates:
1833-07-12
Peyton Norvell Wiggins papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3706
Overview
Letters between Peyton Norvell Wiggins and his father and stepmother, Charles Ruben Wiggins Sr. and Elizabeth Toombs Wiggins.
Dates:
1942-1974; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1956
William Albert Jones Quarterly Report Card
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0787
Abstract
Photostatic copy of an 1862 report card of this University of Alabama student from Marion, Alabama.
Dates:
1862-12-26
William Edward Kimbrough Thesis
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0816
Abstract
Kimbrough's 1940 University of Alabama MFA thesis, titled "From Hell to Breakfast: A Novel."
Dates:
1940
William MacMillan Petition and Report
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0966
Abstract
The report of the naturalist hired by the trustees of the University of Alabama to acquire specimens for the proposed Museum of Natural History. It includes a list of specimens acquired, proposals for further acquisitions and collection development, and a request for additional funding.
Dates:
1830 - 1831
William Stanley Hoole Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0699
Overview
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
Woman exiting the ladies room with Autherine Lucy nearby, 1956 February
Item — Box 38034.001: [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: [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
Woods Hall Student Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-033
Abstract
Black and white photographs of students housed in Woods Hall in early 1900s.
Dates:
1900
Work Progress Administration Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2008-016
Overview
This collection consists of four photographs depicting the exterior and interior of Tutwiler Hall at the University of Alabama.
Dates:
1935