Poems
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
Mary Tarver Carroll papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0283
Overview
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.
Dates:
circa 1930s
Jesse Carter commonplace and letterbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0284
Overview
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.
Dates:
1823-1882
Bernard P. Chamberlain poems
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3806
Overview
Three typescript poems
Dates:
1947-1955
Zitella Cocke papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0329
Abstract
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
Dates:
circa 1950
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
John Smartt Coley manuscript
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0342
Overview
Uncorrected manuscript of Coley's translation of Le Roman de Thebes, published in 1986 as part of the Garland Library of Medieval Literature.
Dates:
before 1986
Cowin family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0364
Overview
Photocopies of the diary and essays written by John H. Cowin of Green County, Alabama covering events from 22 April through 13 November 1861 as well as a smaller diary for the month of January 1863. There is also a presidential pardon and oaths of allegiance certificates for Samuel Cowin, as well as photocopies of miscellaneous documents including Alabama tax statements from 1875 and 1877 and newspaper clippings, and a Civil War era Smith and Wesson Model 2 Army revolver. Also in the...
Dates:
1861–1921
Ethel Creighton poem and watercolor
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0365
Overview
A poem and a watercolor by Ethel Creighton featuring the Old Spanish Tower in Mobile, Alabama.
Dates:
between 1880-1953
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
James Clifford Estes papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0492
Overview
Personal correspondence, papers relating to academic matters, a diploma, cards, maps, newspaper clippings, and photographs of Estes, his family, and friends
Dates:
1914-1955; Majority of material found within 1919 - 1924
Fighting French Relief Arm band and poem
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0541
Overview
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.
Dates:
between 1939 and 1945
George W. Jones Account Book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0777
Overview
Account book probably kept by George Walter Jones. It includes several poems and speeches in the ledger.
Dates:
1880
George G. Hardin poems and song
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0627
Overview
Religious poems and hymn written by Hardin when he was in his 80s and 90s
Dates:
1981-1986
George Hinkle papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3604
Overview
Binder of poems and a scrapbook
Dates:
1984-1988
Glenn House papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2292
Overview
Materials from the book arts project of Hamilton M. Woodon's 1863 poem Chicamauga.
Dates:
1988
Jones and Callaway Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3031
Overview
Family papers containing letters, a farm journal, and writings of members of the Jones and Callaway families in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida
Dates:
1845-1940; Majority of material found in 1860-1900
George L. Kittredge letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3808
Overview
Letters between Kittredge and his wife, including a copy of their marriage certificate as well as poetry sent in honor of his birthday
Dates:
1886-1888
Lamkin Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3901
Overview
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
Dates:
1843 - 1990
Willie D. Shelby Livingston papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3491
Scope and Contents
Composition and essay booklets that contain lectures, poetry, and notes that are in multiple languages (English, German, Greek, and a type of shorthand).
Dates:
circa 1880
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
Warfield Creath Richardson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1194
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1842-1937
George R. Sims poem "Ostler Joe"
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1277
Overview
An epic poem titled "Ostler Joe," about love and loyalty.
Dates:
1899 December 13
Slash Pine Press publications
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: PM-019
Overview
Contains printed releases of poetry from the Slash Pine Press at The University of Alabama in 2009 - 2010.
Dates:
2009-2010
Peter Snow tunebook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1303
Overview
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.
Dates:
1820-1960
James Still papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3525
Overview
Audio tapes, newspaper sections, letters, and copies of poems that all pertain to James Still
Dates:
1968-1992
Aurulia Taylor autograph book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1385
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1862-1873
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
Tuscaloosa Philharmonic Society records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2325
Overview
Programs and poems for their recitals as well as a membership register
Dates:
1912-1917
Renee Anne Viosca poems
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1501
Overview
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).
Dates:
198?
Carrie Watkins papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1531
Overview
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.
Dates:
1857-1864