Poems
Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Mary Tarver Carroll papers
Contains two undated letters written from this Alabama resident to Peter Brannon, most likely the director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History; two hand-written verses; and three printed cards with Christmas illustrations and poems written by Carroll.
Jesse Carter commonplace and letterbook
Commonplace and letterbook, with early entries dating from 1823, includes hand-written poetry and by authors such as Shakespeare and Lord Byron. Later entries date from at least 1843 and include copies of letters that mention Mobile, Alabama, Mardi Gras societies.
Bernard P. Chamberlain poems
Three typescript poems
Zitella Cocke papers
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers
Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years.
John Smartt Coley manuscript
Uncorrected manuscript of Coley's translation of Le Roman de Thebes, published in 1986 as part of the Garland Library of Medieval Literature.
Cowin family papers
Ethel Creighton poem and watercolor
A poem and a watercolor by Ethel Creighton featuring the Old Spanish Tower in Mobile, Alabama.
Michael Dorman papers
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and "Stockcar Butterworth," a book about stock car racing, are also part of the collection, as are poems, most of them unpublished, and copies of several published articles.
James Clifford Estes papers
Personal correspondence, papers relating to academic matters, a diploma, cards, maps, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Estes, his family, and friends
Fighting French Relief Arm band and poem
A Free French Relief arm band, featuring a swastika and the words "Sous la Botte Nazie (Under the Nazi Boot)," and a printed poem in English by Marie C. Benney entitled "France," about the Nazi suppression of freedom in France.
George W. Jones Account Book
Account book probably kept by George Walter Jones. It includes several poems and speeches in the ledger.
George G. Hardin poems and song
Religious poems and hymn written by Hardin when he was in his 80s and 90s
George Hinkle papers
Binder of poems and a scrapbook
Glenn House papers
Materials from the book arts project of Hamilton M. Woodon's 1863 poem Chicamauga.
Jones and Callaway Family Papers
Family papers containing letters, a farm journal, and writings of members of the Jones and Callaway families in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida
George L. Kittredge letters
Letters between Kittredge and his wife, including a copy of their marriage certificate as well as poetry sent in honor of his birthday
Lamkin Family Papers
Deed and survey from 1843 for land in North Carolina, correspondence covering family news and daily life, two family Bibles, as well as three books written by family friends
Willie D. Shelby Livingston papers
Composition and essay booklets that contain lectures, poetry, and notes that are in multiple languages (English, German, Greek, and a type of shorthand).
Rare vertical file
Contains a variety of rare, published materials. Most notable are the almanacs, biographies, guidebooks, art catalogs, and works of literature.
Warfield Creath Richardson papers
This collection consists primarily of Richardson's literary output, dating from 1842 to 1914. Included are poems, short stories, essays, plays, and lectures in handwritten and printed drafts, proof sheets, pamphlets, and clippings. There is also a small collection of letters. It contains a letter from Henry Wordsworth Longfellow and two from Thomas M. Owen.
George R. Sims poem "Ostler Joe"
An epic poem titled "Ostler Joe," about love and loyalty.
Slash Pine Press publications
Contains printed releases of poetry from the Slash Pine Press at The University of Alabama in 2009 - 2010.
Peter Snow tunebook
Includes books from the poet's father, Peter Snow, to him containing handwritten songs and musical scores and two scrapbooks, one of which contains early 1900's newspaper articles about the Snow family from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as well as one of clippings of poems and religious articles.
James Still papers
Audio tapes, newspaper sections, letters, and copies of poems that all pertain to James Still
Aurulia Taylor autograph book
Commercially published autograph book entitled "Leaves of Affection", containing handwritten notes and poems by Taylor's friends and acquaintances. Most of the signers were from Mobile, Alabama.
Jeanie Thompson papers
Tuscaloosa Philharmonic Society records
Programs and poems for their recitals as well as a membership register
Renee Anne Viosca poems
Contains two copies of a poem titled, "All American Bear" and, "A New Beginning". As well as a letter written by Viosca (that should be in the gift file).
Carrie Watkins papers
Letters, recipes, and love poems, as well as her diary, written between 1857 and 1864 in Huntsville, Alabama, with her daily thoughts, favorite excerpts from literature and history, math problems, drawings of architecture, and problem solving.