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University of Alabama -- Presidents

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

President John W. Abercrombie Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-248
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president John W. Abercrombie. The records document his years as president, from 1902-1911.

Dates: 1902 - 1911

Birmingham News Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-007
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs depicting the Alabama football, basketball, and civil rights movement in the 1950s.

Dates: 1835 - 1974

Brierfield Ironworks records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0212
Abstract

Financial and legal documents of the Brierfield Ironworks along with some correspondence and printed materials, dating from 1866 to 1882. The materials are divided into two main groups: (A) those materials generated during Josiah Gorgas' control of the ironworks (1866-1869), and (B) those materials generated during Thomas S. Alvis' control of the operations (1869-1873).

Dates: 1864-1897; Majority of material found within 1866 - 1882

Oliver Cromwell Carmichael collection

 Collection — Box 2356
Identifier: MSS-0279
Abstract

A miscellany of material relating to this University of Alabama president, including a newspaper clipping, a Carmichael writing entitled "The Function of Instinct in Education," and a scrapbook.

Dates: unknown

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

John M. Counts Letters from Dr. George Denny

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4110
Abstract

Seven letters from Dr. George Denny attempting to coax Counts back to the University of Alabama

Dates: 1924

President Richard C. Foster Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-008
Abstract

This record group contains the presidential records of Dr. Richard C. Foster, University of Alabama president from 1937 to 1941.

Dates: 1923-1948

Richard Clarke Foster scrapbooks and papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0537
Abstract

Scrapbook and folder containing newspaper and magazine articles as well as tributes to Foster, who died four years after becoming president of the University of Alabama.

Dates: circa 1941

President John M. Gallalee Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-012
Abstract

This record group contains the presidental records of John M. Gallalee, president of The University of Alabama from 1948 to 1953.

Dates: 1927-1975

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 Thomas Murfee Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1031
Abstract

Letters to L. C. Garland, President of the University of Alabama, and to Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter, dealing with requisitions, fortifying the University campus, and cadets during the Civil War.

Dates: 1863 - 1864

Lecture notes on John W. Abercrombie

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0002
Abstract

Notes for a class lecture on Abercrombie, president of the University of Alabama. Includes information on the construction of University buildings during his tenure, as well as his conflicts with former acting president and Latin professor William S. Wyman.

Dates: not dated

Presidents Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-249
Abstract

This record group contains a letterbook with correspondence to and from three Unversity of Alabama presidents, Nathaniel T. Lupton, Josiah Gorgas, and William S. Wyman, from 1871 to 1879.

Dates: 1871 - 1879

Doris Turner Osten letter from Dr. George Denny

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4092
Abstract

Small handwritten Christmas card from Dr. George Denny

Dates: 1952 December 22

William Dempsey Partlow papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1109
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, an autobiography, a short biography, addresses, copies of Partlow's publications, and newspaper clippings. His correspondents included Alabama industrialist and U.S. Congressman Frank W. Boykin, and University of Alabama President and Chancellor George H. Denny.

Dates: 1907-1950

President Raymond R. Paty Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-011
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Raymond R. Paty. The records document his years as president from 1942-1947.

Dates: 1942-1954

President Frank A. Rose Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-006
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Frank A. Rose. The records document his years as president, from 1958-1969, and include information on the integration of The University of Alabama in 1963.

Dates: 1958-1969

President Landon C. Garland Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-027
Abstract

This record group contains the correspondence of Landon C. Garland, University of Alabama president from 1855-1865.

Dates: 1852 - 1865; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1865

President Oliver C. Carmichael Records

 Record Group
Identifier: RG-013
Abstract

This record group contains the records of University of Alabama president Oliver C. Carmichael. The records document his years as president, from 1953-1957, and include information on the attempt by Autherine Lucy to end racial segration at The University of Alabama in 1956.

Dates: 1944 - 1959

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

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

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

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