Artifacts
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
Aileen Kilgore Henderson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0661
Overview
Drafts and final manuscripts of the works of this award-winning Alabama children's author, and correspondence with her editor and with her fans. Also a United States Army Women's Corps uniform [not AKH's actual uniform; the attached insignia may or may not be hers either]: jacket, blouse, skirt and garrison cap, circa 1944-1951 and other military recognitions.
Dates:
1938 - 2008
Alan V. Weinberg Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-031
Abstract
Two color photographs of a medal presented to Captain [Quarrier] by the Citizens of Tuscaloosa for, "an act that ennobles the man," ca. 1847. Possibly to commemorate a heroic action following a steamboat disaster. See engraved scene on medal. Medal is in Weinberg's private collection.
Dates:
1994
William Jason Ashenfelter World War II Artifacts and Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4007
Overview
World War II memorabilia collected and photographs taken during Ashenfelter's tour of duty in Europe .
Dates:
1942-1945
Bill and Doris Leapard Collection of Nelle Harper Lee Materials
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4210
Overview
The collection consists of two notecards from Nelle Harper Lee, the book John Singer Sargent by Carter Ratcliff, and a pair of Airoldi earrings in the shape of leopard heads with the original Brighton jewelry bag in which they were sent. The materials were gifts to the Leapards from Nelle Harper Lee.
Dates:
circa 1980s
Camille Maxwell Elebash Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0478
Overview
Documents, interviews, and source material used by Camille Elebash,in co-producing with Joe Terry, the documentary George Wallace: A Politician’s Legacy.
Dates:
1964-1988
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
Confederate States Army, Ninth Georgia Cavalry Regiment (Cobb's Legion) vouchers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0565
Overview
Vouchers issued to soldiers of the Ninth Georgia Cavalry Regiment by the Confederate States Army for pay, etc.
Dates:
1862
J. M. Duncan papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0456
Abstract
A collection of correspondence, financial papers, and artifacts belonging to this Blocton, Alabama, resident.
Dates:
1894-1932
Durst Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0461
Overview
Letters, newspapers, and miscellaneous documents from the Durst family. There is also a World War One era panoramic photograph and United Stated Service, or Blue Star Mother's flag.
Dates:
1708-1977; Majority of material found within 1861 - 1868
Lista Geil Eddins papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0472
Overview
Diaries, clippings, photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and church bulletins belonging to this University of Alabama music department head.
Dates:
between 1910-1971
Essex Foundry records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0490
Overview
Incorporation papers, by-laws, directors' minutes, minutes of stockholders' meetings, and related records.
Dates:
1916-1965
Eye glasses collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3493
Overview
Two pair of eye glasses in a small box
Dates:
unknown
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
Stewart Flowers collection of 19th century photographs, letters, journals, and artifacts
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3708
Overview
Collection of 19th century photographs, letters, journals, and artifacts
Dates:
1860-1920
William Baker Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers University of Alabama materials
Collection — Box 2339
Identifier: MSS-0523
Overview
Items relating to Walter Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers as students at the University of Alabama, including commencement programs, SGA and WSGA ribbons, Triangle ribbon, library card, and invitation to a dance
Dates:
1943-1946
Charles S. Goodrich Diary and World War I Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4097
Overview
Diary, banquet programs and menus, uniform insignia, and miscellaneous medals of a World War I veteran of the 167th Infantry, part of the Rainbow Division.
Dates:
1918-1951
R. L. Hanvey collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0624
Overview
A collection of Ku Klux Klan material, including a copy of the handbook "Kloran," 5th ed., a leather wallet with the Klan seal, and a group photo of unidentified Ku Klux Klan women.
Dates:
circa 1920
Ralph Murray Havens papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0650
Overview
Diaries, letters, and other papers related to Havens's service in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-1945.
Dates:
1943-1946
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
Admiral Samuel Hood collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0697
Abstract
Includes a letter written from British Admiral Hood to Earl Cornwallis as a letter of introduction for a Mr. Bayard Including an engraving of Joshua Reynolds portrait of Hood, printed in 1831 and a clipping from newspaper with brief biography of Hood, circa 1900.
Dates:
1788-circa 1900
Earl McGowin papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0955
Overview
Contains family papers and business records.
Dates:
Unknown
Gregg Swem Collection of Mayan Artifacts
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4255
Overview
A collection of Pre-Columbia artifacts
Dates:
250-900 AD
Victor Hugo Friedman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0545
Overview
Personal and official correspondence, photographs of a camp in the Alps, lieutenant's commission, Croce al Merito di Guerra, and various items issued by the military to this Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native.
Dates:
1918
William Stanley Hoole Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0699
Overview
Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, research materials, manuscripts of published monographs, and other materials written or collected by this historian and dean of the University of Alabama Libraries.
Dates:
1920 - 1989