Artifacts

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.

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.

World War II memorabilia collected and photographs taken during Ashenfelter's tour of duty in Europe .

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.

Documents, interviews, and source material used by Camille Elebash,in co-producing with Joe Terry, the documentary George Wallace: A Politician’s Legacy.

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

Vouchers issued to soldiers of the Ninth Georgia Cavalry Regiment by the Confederate States Army for pay, etc.

A collection of correspondence, financial papers, and artifacts belonging to this Blocton, Alabama, resident.

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.

Diaries, clippings, photographs, correspondence, sheet music, and church bulletins belonging to this University of Alabama music department head.

Incorporation papers, by-laws, directors' minutes, minutes of stockholders' meetings, and related records.

Two pair of eye glasses in a small box

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.

Collection of 19th century photographs, letters, journals, and artifacts

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

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.

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.

Diaries, letters, and other papers related to Havens's service in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-1945.

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.

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.

Contains family papers and business records.

A collection of Pre-Columbia artifacts

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.

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.