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Speeches

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/gf2011026363

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Alabama Warriors speech text

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0053
Abstract

Text of a speech describing the contribution of Emma Sansom, Joseph Wheeler, Raphael Semmes, and John Pelham to Alabama history, read at the February 2, 1933, meeting of the Canebreak Rifle Guard Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Dates: 1933

Albert M. Rains papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1178
Abstract

Correspondence, texts of speeches, and federal government publications relating to housing, labor, mass transportation, and waterways development, including the Warrior-Tombigbee, Chattahoochee, and Coosa Rivers. Rains's correspondents included Silvio O. Conte, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Conrad M. Fowler, Charles B. Heinz, H. A. Morris and John Sparkman.

Dates: 1902-1966

Arthur Bagby papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0102
Abstract

Contains materials, mostly photocopies, created by or relating to Arthur Bagby, the tenth governor of Alabama.

Dates: 1837

Frederick A. P. Barnard letter and speech

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0113
Abstract

An address to the "Gentlemen of the Erosophic Society" in 1848 at The University of Alabama and a letter to Barnard from his brother, John G. Barnard, regarding a pass for travel in 1862.

Dates: 1848, 1862

Junius K. Battle commencement address text

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0124
Abstract

Commencement address titled "Footprints of the Creator," delivered on July 15, 1858, at the University of Alabama.

Dates: 1858 July 15

Jasper Luther Beeson collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0130
Abstract

A miscellany of materials including the text of Beeson's address to the fifty-seventh anniversary meeting of the Philomatic Society and at The University of Alabama commencement in 1889, photographs of him, newspaper clipping, a copy of a physics exam for seniors, and other items.

Dates: 1889-1890

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

Buford Boone papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0187
Abstract

Correspondence, scrapbooks, litigation papers, speeches, editorials, etc., of this Pulitzer Prize winner and long-time Tuscaloosa News editor.

Dates: 1935-1968; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1968

William Woodward Brandon papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0203
Abstract

Documents concerning Alabama governor William Woodward Brandon, including letters, news clippings, postcards, and transcripts of speeches.

Dates: 1920-1935

Bryce Hospital Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0225
Abstract

Various materials on the establishment and history of the Alabama Insane Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, later known as Bryce Hospital.

Dates: 1849-1991

Matthew William Clinton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0318
Abstract

Text of a speech on Alabama's state capitals prepared for a 1946 Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and includes a sketch of an architect's plans for improvement of the capitol grounds.

Dates: 1946

B. F. Cochran papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0325
Abstract

The texts of three of Cochran's speeches and a critical essay on the significance of Athens, Greece on later republics.

Dates: 1841

Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0337
Abstract

Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years.

Dates: 1961-1974

Wade Hampton Coleman, Jr., papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0339
Abstract

Various documents, including speeches, correspondence, reports, faculty newsletters, alumni magazines, newspapers and newspaper clippings of this Alabama native and University of Alabama professor of Romance Languages

Dates: 1924-1968; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960

Walter Henry Crenshaw commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0373
Abstract

A copy of the Lawyers Common-Place Book, profusely annotated by Crenshaw with notes on Alabama statute and case law through 1886, and miscellaneous additional items.

Dates: circa 1835-1886

Eyre Damer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0392
Abstract

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

Luther Fairfax Dashiell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0396
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, and writings, relating to his work as a surgeon with the 1st Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers, stationed in Tampico, Mexico, during the Mexican War.

Dates: 1844-1887; Majority of material found within 1844 - 1848

John Charles Dawson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0411
Abstract

Letters and unpublished speeches; photocopies of letters written by Joseph Lakanal, 1762-1845.

Dates: circa 1930

Michael Dorman papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0445
Abstract

This collection consists principally of research material used in the writing of "The George Wallace Myth." Correspondence, proposals, and the book manuscript are among them. Galley proofs of two other books, "The Second Man," an overview of the changing role of the Vice Presidency and "Stockcar Butterworth," a book about stock car racing, are also part of the collection, as are poems, most of them unpublished, and copies of several published articles.

Dates: 1968-1976

Marian Gallaway papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0554
Abstract

Collection of play scripts, theatre notes, research, programs, and photographs compiled by the long-time director of the University of Alabama Theater.

Dates: after 1948

George Burke Johnston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0763
Abstract

This collection contains the text of a speech delivered to the Alabama Press Association in 1898, a 1922 letter from Carl L. Larmer (?) to Thomas McCorvey, copies of Johnston's works "What the University of Alabama Has Meant to My Life," and "A Book for General Lee," and an advertisement for an 1889 British production of Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor.

Dates: 1889 - 1948

George Platt Waller papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0085
Abstract

Contains photographs, correspondence, and typescript speeches written by diplomat George Platt Waller. Also contains a small journal and receipts related to his father's medical practice.

Dates: 1894 - 1895; 1952 - 1961

George W. Jones Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0777
Abstract

Account book probably kept by George Walter Jones. It includes several poems and speeches in the ledger.

Dates: 1880

Joseph B. Graham speeches and letter

 Collection
Identifier: W-0095
Abstract

Contains copies of four speeches written by Talladega educator Joseph B. Graham and presented to various civic and social clubs; also contains one letter signed by Selma politician Edmund Pettus

Dates: 1884-1902

T. O. Harris Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0304
Abstract

Materials saved by the chief of Marion, Alabama, police including legislative reports, police reports, photos, newspaper articles, letters, affidavits concerning demonstrations in Marion, Selma, and Montgomery, Alabama.

Dates: 1959-1966

Henry Bascom Steagall Speeches

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1341
Abstract

A collection of twenty-seven speech texts, plus a small group of miscellaneous papers and a memorial address to this Alabama congressman.

Dates: 1933 - 1943

Henry De Lamar Clayton, Jr., papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0314
Abstract

The majority of this collection contains incoming and outgoing correspondence. It also contains speeches, newspaper clippings, legal documents, personal letters, and a scrapbook related to Henry De Lamar Clayton, Jr's death.

Dates: 1887-1952

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

Samuel Francis Hobbs papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0682
Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, pamphlets, government publications and other materials concerning Samuel Francis Hobbs's career as the U.S. Congressman (1934-1951) from the 4th district of Alabama.

Dates: 1921-1952; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1950

James Thomas Heflin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0659
Abstract

Correspondence, speeches, press releases, biographical notes, campaign literature, photographs, scrapbooks and memorabilia of this member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senator from Alabama.

Dates: 1895 - 1951

John and Phyllis Todd Reel to Reel

 Collection
Identifier: 2014-025
Abstract

Sixty-eight reel to reels of family recordings and assorted music.

Dates: 1957 - 1982

John Gorman Barr papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0116
Abstract

Contains correspondence to and from John Gorman Barr, as well as other papers of this University of Alabama student, Tuscaloosa attorney, and United States Consul in Australia, known for his humorous writings.

Dates: 1840-1858

John L. Blackburn papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2605
Abstract

Contains personal papers, documents, records, and accomplishments of John L. Blackburn.

Dates: 1945-2000

T. Earl Johnson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0761
Abstract

A bibliography of works relating to speechmaking, debate, public speaking, and oratory. Additionally, multiple, unorganized copies of Johnson's thesis, "A Multiple-Choice of Hearing."

Dates: 1900-1965

Nelson Smith Paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1293
Abstract

A carbon copy of transcript of a speech titled "History of American Architecture," given by Smith in September 1963, to volunteers at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

Dates: 1963

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

Richard Holmes Powell papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0079
Abstract

Correspondence, essays, and speeches written by and to Richard Holmes Powell of Union Springs,Alabama, and includes the essay "On the Management of Slaves."

Dates: 1833 - 1905

Sallie Hill paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0032
Abstract

A typescript copy of an address delivered by Sallie Hill at the April 20, 1960, meeting of the Alabama Historical Association. The address, "Alabama Food Ways," describes traditional southern food and food history.

Dates: 1960

Sarah Ann (Gayle) and William B. Crawford Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0369
Abstract

Correspondence, diaries, journals, speeches, scrapbooks, and other papers of Sarah Ann Gayle Crawford, sister to Amelia Gayle Gorgas, and William B. Crawford.

Dates: 1833-1889

"The Federal raid into central Alabama"

 Collection
Identifier: W-0040
Abstract

Text of a speech presented by James A. Anderson on April 3, 1935, at a meeting of the Kiwanis club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, commemorating the seventieth anniversary of Union raids in Selma, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa.

Dates: 1935 April 3

University of Alabama Reel to Reel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-038
Abstract Reel to Reels of events on the University of Alabama campus, such as: Alumni recordings; Board of Trustees; Bear Bryant Show; Senator Jim Allen; Congressman Hale Boggs; Governor John Love; Leftenant Governor Jere Beasley; Leftenant Governor Albert Brewer; Winton Blount; Hilaritas 1971 - 1974; 1960s Honors Days; Interview with Vivian Malone, Robert Kennedy's visit to University of Alabama; Jane Fonda's visit to University of Alabama; interview with Yitzak Rabin; Maintenance strike; Capstone...
Dates: 1960 - 1979

W. C. Olds Photographic Album and Speech

 Collection
Identifier: 2022-029
Scope and Contents This collection contains one photographic album of 494 black-and-white photographs and one 14-page typescript speech from compiler W. C. Olds while traveling through South America during 1906 and 1907. The photographs are of daily life, street and market scenes, and city views of destinations in South America, including Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Ecuador, and Paraguay. The speech is addressed to an unspecified "Board of Trade" and describes Olds meeting locals, bartering at markets,...
Dates: 1906 - 1907

Walter Burgwyn Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: W-0110
Abstract

Speeches, pamphlets, correspondence, and other materials related to the life and career of Alabama circuit court judge Walter Burgwyn Jones.

Dates: 1877 - 1981

William Crawford Gorgas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0581
Abstract

Correspondence, diaries, writings, and other material of this Alabama native who eradicated yellow fever from the Panama Canal Zone and served as Surgeon General of the U.S. Army

Dates: 1869-1920