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Letters

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85076240

Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:

Alabama Central Female College papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3510
Overview Photographs, tintypes, and miscellaneous school papers, as well as . This collection also includes two Edison phonograph cylinders: a Gold Moulde Records (which is broken) and a Blue Amberol Record.
Dates: between 1857 and 1923

American Association of University Administrators records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3767
Overview Material from the American Association of University Administrators such as letters, brochures, and newsletters
Dates: 1972-1986

David Hubbard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0709
Abstract Letter dated 8 October 1841, from Alabama congressman David Hubbard to John M. Read, Philadelphia, concerning the late Bank of the United States and the power of Congress to grant a charter for it.
Dates: 1841-10-08

Donoho family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3704
Overview Letters between members of a close Tuscaloosa family written primarily during the Civil War.
Dates: 1838-1914

Dorothy Mortensen Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3471
Overview Letter about a book by Robert S. Gamble titled "Sully: Biography of a House"
Dates: 1974

Gregory Free letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3613
Overview Letters about Dixon Hall Lewis and the refurbishment of one of his specially constructed chairs.
Dates: 1974

Page Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3496
Overview Wallet of letters, receipts, etc., 1855-1903, including three letters home from Civil War soldiers
Dates: 1855-1903

James Hogan papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0687
Overview This collection contains letters of correspondence and bills pertaining to duties and tasks of the business; primarily with the distribution of cotton.
Dates: Unknown

Shaler Houser papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0705
Overview This collection contains the notes, sketches, postcards, letters, and other materials of Shaler Houser.
Dates: unknown

Scotty Hughes papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3614
Overview Correspondence, programs, and a photo of Perry B. Hughes
Dates: 1944-1945

Inquirer collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0730
Overview This collection contains a photocopy of two letters regarding the adoption of a baby born out of wedlock in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates: 1864

Ephraim Kirby papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0823
Abstract A small collection of letters concerning Kirby's business dealings and activities as a land commissioner.
Dates: 1787-1804

Percy Lisk letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1935
Overview This collection contains a poem by an unknown author sent to Percy Lisk of Conner. The poem is about a doctor and includes a hand drawn image of a doctor.
Dates: ca. 1900

Dr. Earl Long papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3501
Overview Letters, news clippings, glass slides, notes, photographs, and his dissertation from 1934
Dates: 1873-1934

Mrs. Robert A. Mann paper

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0902
Overview Typescript paper titled, "Historical Sketch of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bullock County, East Alabama Presbytery," covering the history of the church from 1837 to 1929, and letter from John Rankin McLure regarding the paper.
Dates: unknown

Marion L. Oakley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3625
Overview Photographs, dance cards, letters, reports for grades, and a reunion paper
Dates: 1912 - 1966

Albert B. Moore papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1013
Overview Moore's Civil War letters, plays, naval chronology, plays, and roundtables; lists of members and board of trustees from multiple universities; notes, booklets, news, and biographies on the subject of the Civil War; etc.
Dates: unknown

Thomas Morrow Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3904
Overview Letter from Morrow to William Mitchell discussing a quarrel between the two and a typewritten tract by Morrow addressed to the Presbytery of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, outlining ten grievances he has against it
Dates: 1849 February 12

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Good Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3959
Overview Three postcards dealing with daily life and family and one letter appears to be a scam-type chain letter
Dates: 1952 - 1966

Oscar Parkes letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1103
Abstract A letter dated 14 December 1934, from Oscar Parkes, editor of "Janes Fighting Ships" to N. H. Hillier, Jr. of New York City, regarding a new edition of this standard reference work on naval vessels around the world.
Dates: 1934 December 14

Marguerite Parrish papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1105
Overview This collection contains genealogical research and letters.
Dates: Unknown

Charles Pelham papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1123
Abstract This collection includes short biographical clippings, letters, and other materials of this Talladega, Alabama, attorney and Congressman.
Dates: 1873-1903

Augustus N. Perkins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3811
Overview Perkins' account book, letters, and papers
Dates: 1865-1916

Laleah G. Pratt letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1162
Abstract A letter dated 15 September 1840, to a cousin describing the death of Professor Horace S. Pratt of the University of Alabama. The collection also includes other material on Pratt and his family.
Dates: 1840 September 15

Willard Presby letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1165
Abstract Letter written to Professor Hale at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.
Dates: 1834 May 20

Shorty Price letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1169
Abstract A letter dated 20 March 1973, from Louisville, Barbour County, Alabama, to Joyce Lamont, acquisitions librarian at the University of Alabama Library, asking for prepayment for his forthcoming book, "Alabama Politics--Tell It Like It Is".
Dates: 1973 March 20

Prince Francois Ferdinand Philippe Louis Marie d’Orleans Joinville letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-0772
Overview A letter dated 4 November 1860, from Claremont, Esher, Surrey (England), to an unidentified recipient, respecting warships and armaments.
Dates: 1860 November 4

James Oscar Prude papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1171
Overview Letters, one of which is hand written and describes the purchase of land
Dates: 1939-1940

Republican Party Letters of Recommendation

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3895
Overview Two unsigned letters providing reasons why L. J. Bryan and Attorney Reese should not be given federal appointments
Dates: circa 1905

Reward Notice collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1188
Abstract Contains a collection of reward notices posted in Alabama for persons wanted for crimes committed in Alabama and other states. Various formats of notices are represented, including broadsides, letters, postcards, and telegrams. A large number of them are not dated.
Dates: 1876-1905

Rives Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1195
Overview Contains theatre programs, letters, photos, and other materials.
Dates: circa 1940

Rotary Club, Montgomery, Alabama, records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1210
Overview Brochures, multiple member lists, and history of the organization
Dates: 1915-1966

John C. C. Sanders papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1229
Overview Contains copies of diaries, letters of correspondence, and newspapers.
Dates: 1896-1906

University of Alabama Libraries Science and Engineering Library time capsule collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1410
Overview Contains a letter to the librarians of University of Alabama Science and Engineering Library in the year 2090 of what this time capsule contains from the year 1990. Also, an autobiography of Eric Rodgers, "Intellectual Autobiography", given by him to the library in 1981. As well as brochures, reports, and research on the departments of: Geography, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Physic and Astronomy from the years in the...
Dates: 1990

E.U. Shea letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1856
Overview Handwritten letters from Private Lawrence Shea to his mother E.U. Shea.
Dates: ca. 1910-1920

Robert Smith Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-4096
Overview The Robert Smith papers contain correspondence between Robert Smith and his family during his military training in 1942 and his deployment to England and France in 1944 during World War II.
Dates: 1942-1956

William Angelo Steele letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1347
Abstract A letter dated 26 December 1853, to his father, discussing the weather and requesting money for tuition and board at the University of Alabama.
Dates: 1853 December 26

J. F. Stewart letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3802
Overview Lletters to various friends and family members
Dates: 1845-1899

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

Letter from Sue to Sallie

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1369
Abstract A letter by an unknown author, to her sister Sallie, discussing war news, known wounded, and attitudes towards the war.
Dates: circa 1863

Louise Swilley letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1376
Abstract A 1927 letter from "Miss Ellen" in Cleveland Heights, Ohio to her aunt, Louise Swilley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Dates: 1927

Talbot, Jones, and Company letter and promissory notes

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1379
Abstract An 1839 letter to E. L. Woodward of Jacksonville, Alabama, with instructions to collect on an enclosed promissory note from James M. Mitchell, deceased.
Dates: 1837-1839

Frank Marion Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1386
Abstract A collection of correspondence, memos and documents related to the military service of this Birmingham resident, including a scrapbook containing newspaper headlines and clippings about World War II, and personal mementos.
Dates: 1941-1949

Tennessee Valley Authority papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3449
Overview Tennessee Valley Authority reports referring to the development of natural resources.
Dates: 1939-1954

Theta Nu Epsilon

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1394
Overview Yearbooks and articles about the Theta Nu Epsilon fraternal organization.
Dates: 1916-1990s

G. A. Tompkins letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1414
Abstract A letter from Tompkins to his brother, Charles Tompkins, Jr. in King William County, Virginia, discussing family news, personal health, and cotton farming.
Dates: 1842 November 20

Louisa Anna Toulmin letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1417
Abstract A letter dated 5 August 1842, from Toulminville, Mobile County, Alabama, to Mrs. Samuel Ward, Newport, Rhode Island. In it Toulmin thanks Ward for the time spent together on her trip north the previous year, and inquires about various people.
Dates: 1842 August 5

C. L. Townsend letters

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1419
Abstract Letters to his wife and family sent from Kentucky and Corinth, Mississippi in 1862. The letters give instructions for handling his business affairs and express discontent with the war.
Dates: 1862

George Alfred Trenholm letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1422
Abstract A letter dated 4 March 1861, from Charleston, South Carolina to his son, W. L. Trenholm, in Montgomery, Alabama introducing the bearer, a Mr. Cathers, his wife, and her sister, Mrs. Pennnington.
Dates: 1861 March 4

United States Capitol collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1474
Overview Books, letters, articles, and descriptions about the architecture, art, and location of the United States Capitol from the 1950's.
Dates: 1950-1960's