Alabama
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 696 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Minott Peters papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1130
Overview
A collection of Thomas Minott Peters' notes on the study of Alabama's lichens, a composite organism that arises from algae or cyanbacteria living among fungus. The notes are handwritten by Thomas in the scientific form of Latin. Also includes his original typed paper titled, "Cataloge of Lichens in Alabama," 1881.
Dates:
1881
Phil E. Hill General Store Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0671
Abstract
An account ledger for a general store in Fairfield, Alabama, possibly owned by Phil E. Hill
Dates:
1873 - 1874
Phillips-Lester Manufacturing Company
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1140
Overview
Contains the records of this clothing company including: papers on the correct measurement styles and clothing type for menswear, safety manual, audit records, and transaction booklet.
Dates:
unknown
Pickens County, Alabama, Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0996
Abstract
Unidentified store accounts 1908-13; documents pertaining to county taxes and funding 1935-36, a hotel register, and labor records from Pickens County, Alabama.
Dates:
1908 - 1946
Pickett Springs, Alabama, city records
Collection
Identifier: W-0027
Overview
Ballots, voting lists, city council minutes, oaths of office, and correspondence related to elections in the town of Pickett Springs, Alabama, and a map of the area.
Dates:
1888 - 1920
Portrait of Jones family, circa 1919
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005146
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
circa 1919
Walter H. Powers letterbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1779
Abstract
A single letterbook containing copies of Gurley, Alabama businessman Walter H. Powers's outgoing correspondence, March-October 1938
Dates:
1938
Private Rosser's Colt
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1363
Overview
Photocopy of a typescript paper titled "Private Rosser's Colt" on the history of a Colt pistol carried by Henry Preston Rosser in the Civil War as a member of Shockley’s Independent Escort Company, from Alabama.
Dates:
unknown
R. W. Withers Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1567
Abstract
May 1858 letter from a student at Green Springs School, Havana, Alabama, describing school life.
Dates:
1858-05
Ray Jones grilling a goat at camp, 1919 August
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005228
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
1919 August
Raymond and Edwin Jones on leave, circa 1919
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005148
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
circa 1919
Raymond and Edwin Jones with family, circa 1919
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005147
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
circa 1919
Raymond Hunt Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-008
Abstract
Seventeen photographs taken by Raymond Hunt of the C.S.S. Alabama model constructed by him. Images are showing the finished model, various stages of construction, and close-up showing details on the model.
Dates:
1993
Raymond Jones and his wife outside, circa 1919
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005156
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
circa 1919
Raymond Jones on leave with his wife, circa 1919
Item
Identifier: 2011.004.005149
Scope and Contents note
From the Series:
Photograph album with 248 photographs depicting World War I scenes in France; photograph of German Army with Kaiser Bill, Crown Prince, and General Von Kluck; cross grave maker of Quentin Roosevelt; tanks, weapons, and prisoners of war; Walter Jones and others at camp; volcanic plug in Italy; Loire River; Mediterranean Sea near the France-Italy border; bridges in New York City; landscape and city views in France; boats in the New York Harbor; USS Lancaster; Cathedral of St. Etienne of Bourges,...
Dates:
circa 1919
Nell Marshall Reid Postcards and Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4132
Overview
Postcards and photographs documenting the travels of the Marshall and Reid families of Alabama.
Dates:
1900 - 1938
Reports and Executive Information
Series
Scope and Contents
This series contains information executive roles within the organization, leadership and planning materials and annual reports.
Dates:
1928-2002
Reunion at Uncle Joe's at Samantha, Alabama, 1940
Item — Box 5253: [1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000476
Identifier: 2012.035.000476
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates:
1940
Richard Furman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0549
Overview
Photocopied documents, including letters, poetry, news clippings, class work, essays, and journal entries of Alabama school administrator and preacher.
Dates:
1826-1865
J.J. Ricks and William Hines plantation rental agreement with Martha Jones
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2211
Abstract
A legal contract in which J.J. Ricks and William Hines rent Martha Jones' plantation in Lawrence County, Alabama.
Dates:
1825 November 22
Rifle Team list, 1907
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3728
Overview
List of 1907 Alabama state rifle team.
Dates:
1907
Robert H. Lafferty, III, Archaeological Surveys
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0836
Scope and Contents
Contains two reports: survey of Sixmile Creek Easement, Lauderdale County, Alabama, and survey of the Page Steam Plant in Bell County, Kentucky
Dates:
1976
Robert Jemison, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0753
Abstract
The Robert Jemison, Jr. Papers span the period from 1797 to 1960 and include both the personal and business papers of Robert Jemison Jr., along with papers of Robert Jemison (grandfather), William Jemison (father), Priscilla Jemison (wife), Cherokee Jemison Hargrove (daughter), and Andrew Coleman Hargrove (son-in-law), and Robert Jemison Jr. (IV) of Birmingham (1878-1973). Included are the records of his grist and lumber mills, plantations, stage line, the Tuskaloosa Plank Road, toll bridges,...
Dates:
1797 - 1973
Robert N. Kirk Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0825
Abstract
A copy of a letter dated 23 June 1848, from Pickens County, Alabama, to his uncle Matthew Biggert Kirk, Lancaster Court House, South Carolina in which he tells of setting up his medical practice and recounts family news.
Dates:
1848-06-23
Rufus W. Cobb Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2011
Abstract
Letter, dated November 18, 1879 written by Rufus W. Cobb, Governor of Alabama, to General A. McD. McCook, declining an invitation to attend the 11th reunion of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland and the unveiling of the memorial statue of General George H. Thomas.
Dates:
1879-11-18
S. E. Elmore Audio and Video Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2018-005
Overview
42 8mm film of S. E. Elmore; various trips to Mexico 1935, Mobile 1938, Houston, TX, Bellingarth Gardens, Alabama State Stocks Memorial Park, Grandmother Elmor's 80th birthday 1932, Coca-Cola Plant at Montgomery, AL, Graduation 1947, 1948 and 1949, May Day 1947, Queen Elizabeth Ship June 1959, X-Mass 1935, Panama City Fishing Trip, April 27 and 28, 1954, Swim Pool at Millbrook, Western Tour, and 37 LP's featuring various artists.
42 8mm film of S. E. Elmore; various trips to Mexico 1935, Mobile...
Dates:
1935 - 1959
Sallie Bruchac Collection of Dr. Harald Rohlig Materials
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2500
Overview
The collection consists of recital programs and worship bulletins, sheet music, photographs, audiocassettes, reel-to-reel audio tapes, and one LP record featuring the music and performance of Dr. Harald Rohlig.
Dates:
1962 - 1992
Leverett Saltonstall papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1225
Overview
Letters between Ralph Cowert and U.S. Senator Leverett Saltonstall about Saltonstall's family for the Tuscaloosa Historical Society
Dates:
1963
Samuel Richmond Caffee Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2114
Abstract
Diary (and photocopies) and other documents written by Samuel Richmond Caffee, physician and founding member of Avondale Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. There are also documents written by others about Dr. Caffee.
Dates:
1858-1977
Samuel W. Mardis Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2052
Abstract
A letter written by Samuel W. Mardis of Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, on March 13, 1834, in reply to a letter published in the Charleston Mercury. The letter also asks F. P. Blair, editor of the Globe, to print it.
Dates:
1834-03-14
Samuel Williams Inge Letters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2014
Abstract
Two letters written by Samuel Williams Inge during his term in the United States House of Representatives requesting services to constituents and self.
Dates:
1848 - 1850
Sarah Ann (Gayle) and William B. Crawford Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0369
Abstract
Correspondence, diaries, journals, speeches, scrapbooks, and other papers of Sarah Ann Gayle Crawford, sister to Amelia Gayle Gorgas, and William B. Crawford.
Dates:
1833-1889
Sardis Baptist Church, Heiberger, Alabama, records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1232
Abstract
This collection contains records, 1846-1951, including lists of members, pastors, dismissals, and minutes of monthly meetings, as well as a short history of the church. Baptist church in Heiberger, Perry County, Alabama, established 1846.
Dates:
1846-1951
Schaudies and Banks Families Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4190
Overview
Papers of two prominent mixed-race families in north Alabama.
Dates:
unknown
Charles H. Scott Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3060
Overview
Letters written to Charles H. Scott and others concerning Republican party politics in Alabama.
Dates:
1889-1906
Scrapbooks, Photographs
Series
Scope and Contents
This series contains scrapbooks and scrapbook materials such as news clippings and photographs.
Dates:
1928-2002
Searcy family gathered outside at Samantha, Alabama, 1940
Item — Box 5253: [1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000477
Identifier: 2012.035.000477
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates:
1940
Searcy family in front of house at Samantha, Alabama, 1940
Item — Box 5253: [1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000479
Identifier: 2012.035.000479
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates:
1940
Searcy family with a horse at Samantha, Alabama, 1940
Item — Box 5253: [1006241587], Folder: 2012.035.000478
Identifier: 2012.035.000478
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of one mounted print, showing four members of the Tuscaloosa Searcy family (Evie, James T., Stella, and George), seated in chairs on a porch. Two photograph albums contain scenes from and around The University of Alabama and Tuscaloosa County, including Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa Centennial celebrations, the Warrior River (bridge and flooding), hunting, fishing, and transportation. There are also travel images from the western United States and Florida. The images...
Dates:
1940
Segco Mine Number One papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1241
Overview
Final inspection report and blueprints for Segco Mine Number One
Dates:
1966
Septimus D. Cabaniss papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0252
Abstract
Legal and personal papers of the Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, attorney, S.D. Cabaniss, who served as executor for the estate of Samuel Townsend. Also includes materials of other Huntsville attorneys and of the S.D. Cabaniss family.
Dates:
1820-1937
Shackelford and McMahon papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1256
Overview
Contains account records, letters of correspondence, and contracts.
Dates:
1830-1860s
Shackelford Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1255
Abstract
Contains customers' names, goods and services provided, and amount paid at this Courtland, Alabama, blacksmith shop.
Dates:
1856 - 1859
John Gill Shorter papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1267
Overview
Copies of official papers, including correspondence, speeches, and miscellaneous materials, including approximately thirty items concerning the University of Alabama and the Alabama Corps of Cadets during the Civil War.
Dates:
1861-1872
Sidney Lanier High School Oracle Newspaper
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1723
Abstract
A copy of vol. 1, no 5 (December 17, 1925) of the Oracle News, a newspaper published by the students of Sidney Lanier High School, Montgomery, Alabama.
Dates:
1925-12-17
George Herman Simmons family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2220
Abstract
Correspondence written by and related to the Simmons family, primarily George Herman Simmons.
Dates:
1915 - 1947; Majority of material found within 1918 - 1922
Simpson Family Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2012-019
Abstract
Primarily cabinet cards, mounted albumen prints and carbon prints; individuals are identified as members of the Peebles, Colvin, Ball, Simpson, Davis, Greene, Heard, Norris, Spencer, Taylor and [Perrow] families; some photographs taken by F.M. Turner, Tuscaloosa photographer, as well as photographers in Anniston, Eutaw, and Birmingham.
Dates:
1850 - 1910
Gene Smith Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4116
Overview
Scrapbook documenting a young woman's enjoyment of her life and times as she moves from high school to college.
Dates:
1937-1941
Mary Lucinda Smith Commonplace Book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-4146
Overview
Commonplace and copybook of this Birmingham, Alabama, young woman.
Dates:
after 1860
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