Biography
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
W. T. Alexander genealogical papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0061
Abstract
Biographies of William Simeral Alexander of North Carolina (1817-1898) and his descendants, with reference to his ancestors to 1716, compiled in 1930 by W. T. Alexander.
Dates:
1817-1930
Alice A. Lide Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0127
Abstract
This collection consists of a typescript copy of a paper titled "Franklin K. Beck," by Alice A. Lide, recounting his life and accomplishments. It is based largely on secondary sources.
Dates:
undated
Ambrose Doss Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0446
Overview
Collection contains letters written by Ambrose Doss of Jefferson County, Alabama, to his wife, Sarah Brake Doss while he was in Co. C of the 19th Alabama Regiment from the time of his enlistment in 1861 until his death on 1864 July 5 near Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia. There is also a letter from Lt. J. W. Rouse, dated 1864 July 6, to Sarah telling her of Ambrose’s death and burial. There are several miscellaneous documents including a short biographical sketch of Doss and a booklet titled...
Dates:
1861 - 1986; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1864
Douglas Arant Alabama Academy of Honor materials
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0081
Overview
Materials relating to Arant's 1978 induction into the Alabama Academy of Honor, including a scrapbook with pictures from the induction, biographical information on members, and past programs from induction ceremonies.
Dates:
1974-1986
John Taylor Banks diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0109
Abstract
Diary of druggist who served in the 6th Alabama Regiment. Also includes a biographical sketch and a coroner's report signed by Banks.
Dates:
1862-1893
Charlie J. Black papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0167
Overview
Photocopy of Black’s autobiography, “After The Fact: 20/20 Hindsight,” which covers Black’s youth in Beatrice, Monroe County, Alabama, his upbringing, education, teaching career, and political life in Washington. Also, some correspondence and newspaper articles by Black.
Dates:
1985-1987
Winton M. Blount papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0176
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of this Montgomery, Alabama, business leader, during his term as United States Postmaster General (1969-1971).
Dates:
1956-2004
Iveson L. Brookes papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0214
Abstract
A large collection of letters to and from this Baptist clergyman, planter and southern sectionalist, including defenses of the South, Brookes's business transactions, and family matters.
Dates:
1811-1911; Majority of material found within 1825 - 1865
Wilburt Scott Brown papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0221
Overview
Copies of this University of Alabama graduate and faculty member’s dissertation with other manuscripts and documents
Dates:
1960-1992
Ottokar T. Cadek papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0253
Overview
Correspondence, diaries, genealogies, and various other documents relating to the life of this violinist, conductor, and teacher.
Dates:
unknown
Catalog collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0286
Overview
Six catalogs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Three are clothing catalogs, one is a plant catalog, one is an automobile supply catalog, and one is a biography/silverware catalog.
Dates:
1883–1910s
Clement Claiborne Clay, Jr., letter and biographical sketch
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0309
Overview
Letter written from Tuscaloosa in 1834, to his aunt, Mrs. Robert W. Withers of Erie, Greene County, Alabama, and a biographical sketch, author and date unknown, which includes information on Clay's political career, wedding, and friends.
Dates:
circa 1834
Eyre Damer papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0392
Overview
A scrapbook and accompanying materials relating to the book “With C.H. Ellis Through Central America and Panama: Quarantine Tour of Central America and Panama by Health Authorities as Guests of the United Fruit Company,” compiled and distributed by that firm.
Dates:
after 1900
David W. Aiken, Sr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3448
Overview
Two copies of "John Gayle Aiken, M.D." by Dr. David W. Aiken, Sr., a small booklet that relates the story of his grandfather, John Gayle Aiken who was the son of Mary Gayle (sister of Amelia Gayle Gorgas)
Dates:
1900
William Graham Echols papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0471
Overview
Contains articles written about and by this Methodist minister and professor of religion at the University of Alabama
Dates:
after 1892
John Henry Faber papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0499
Overview
Photocopies of reports and biographical sketches written by John Henry Faber after his retirement from the Eastman Kodak Company, as well as a section on early Alabama television.
Dates:
1933 - 1988
Hallie Farmer papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0503
Overview
Newspaper clippings and other published material by and about Dr. Farmer, including bibliographies, offprints of articles, book reviews, and other materials.
Dates:
1924-1960
Frank Finnerty papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0516
Overview
Papers and radio scripts written by this University of Alabama graduate.
Dates:
1940-1970
Elizabeth Finklea Florey Research Collection on Richard Henry Stone
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4098
Overview
Research papers on Richard Henry Stone, author of In Afric's Forest and Jungle
Dates:
1858-2001
Eliza Williams Chotard Gould memoirs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0582
Overview
Two typescript copies of an 1868 memoirs written by early Tuscaloosa resident of French ancestry, whose family were Natchez, Mississippi pioneers.
Dates:
1868
Frank L. Grove reminiscence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0600
Overview
Typescript reminiscences of the years when he was a "paying guest" at Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce's house.
Dates:
after 1917
Peter Joseph Hamilton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0613
Overview
Biographical documents concerning Peter Joseph Hamilton.
Dates:
1832 - 1900
Rachel Duke Hamilton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0455
Overview
A photocopy of a typed draft of the manuscript of a biography of Judge Peter J. Hamilton written by his youngest daughter, Rachel Duke Hamilton Cannon (sometimes noted as Rachel-Duke).
Dates:
circa 1950
Henry De Lamar Clayton Sr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0313
Abstract
The personal, legal, military, and administrative papers, of this Alabama politician, Confederate general, and University of Alabama president.
Dates:
1840-1925
James Austin Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0078
Overview
A collection of copies of newspaper clippings and information about Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and its people.
Dates:
1898-1941
James Bowron papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0193
Abstract
A substantial collection of papers and materials relating to James Bowron, one of the nineteenth century iron and mining pioneers in the Deep South. It includes Bowron's 1632-page, unpublished autobiography, as well as his daily journals, letters, and pictures.
Dates:
1861-1928
John Lambert and descendants manuscript
Collection — Box 1758: [1006212575]
Identifier: MSS-0150
Abstract
Manuscript of Bethea's and Austin's book about this Revolutionary War soldier and his family. The book was published in 1978.
Dates:
circa 1978
Charles Lanman letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0842
Abstract
A collection of letters and other materials containing biographical data from from U.S. congressmen from Alabama, 1828-68, biographical letters from two other persons, five photographs, five letters from congressmen to other government officials, and one letter of transmittal.
Dates:
1828-1868
Albert B. Moore papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1013
Overview
Moore's Civil War letters, plays, naval chronology, plays, and roundtables; lists of members and board of trustees from multiple universities; notes, booklets, news, and biographies on the subject of the Civil War; etc.
Dates:
unknown
Charles Pelham papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1123
Abstract
This collection includes short biographical clippings, letters, and other materials of this Talladega, Alabama, attorney and Congressman.
Dates:
1873-1903
Rare vertical file
Collection
Identifier: PM-013
Overview
Contains a variety of rare, published materials. Most notable are the almanacs, biographies, guidebooks, art catalogs, and works of literature.
Dates:
circa 1750-2000
Roland Lee Adams papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0011
Abstract
This collection includes documents related to the army service of this York, Alabama, native; an essay; a biographical sketch; and three miscellaneous letters.
Dates:
1891- circa 1919
William Henry Sheppard papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3487
Overview
Two photogarphs of and a book about one of the first African American missionaries.
Dates:
Between 1893 and 1896
Winston C. Shotts biography of Winston Stidham
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1269
Abstract
Biographical sketch of Winston Stidham, an anti-secessionist from Winston County, Alabama, and a delegate to the Alabama secession convention, January - February 1861.
Dates:
circa 1943
Thomas Haughey letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0648
Overview
Letter written by Thomas Haughey of Alabama, dated December 28, 1868 and written from Washington, DC, to Ben Perley Poone providing a short biographical sketch. Mentions having to live in the north during the Civil War due to his anti-secessionist ideals.
Dates:
1868 December 28
Mrs. Dupont Thompson biography
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0135
Abstract
This collection contains an unpublished biography of Mrs. Dupont Thompson, a board member of Partlow State School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates:
1951