Alabama
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 495 Collections and/or Records:
Callahan Family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0262
Overview
A miscellany of materials, primarily genealogical records of a large number of families. The collection also contains files on the Hopewell Baptist Church in Fayette County, Alabama, the 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment Company F, Alabama land records, and on women's suffrage.
Dates:
unknown
James Strother Caller letter
Collection — Box 433: Series SERIES: ; Series SERIES: ; Series SERIES: [1006212209]
Identifier: MSS-0263
Overview
Letter written by Caller, dated 2 August 1852, from Gosport, Clarke County, Alabama, to Messrs. Jno. A. Winston &c, commission merchants of Mobile, Alabama, asking for a correction on the account of W. McConnell
Dates:
1852 August 2
Canebrake collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0267
Overview
Materials relating principally to the community of Dayton in Marengo County, Alabama. It includes land grants, the Dayton city code, town council minutes, and some family records.
Dates:
circa 1837?
Isaac Cannon and Mordecai F. Doughty legal documents
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0268
Overview
Photocopies of court documents from the Tuscaloosa County (Alabama) Probate Court, regarding the estates of Isaac Cannon and Mordecai F. Doughty
Dates:
1876-1890
John Cannon indenture
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0269
Overview
An agreement dated 10 January 1899 and executed in Elmore County, Alabama, between J. W. Adams and John Cannon, indenturing Archie Cannon, a minor, to five months agricultural labor.
Dates:
1899 January 10
Theron Cannon records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0270
Abstract
The records of a general store in Berry, Fayette County, Alabama, including correspondence, mortgages, invoices, orders, etc.
Dates:
1914-1952
Cantelou family genealogy
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0271
Overview
Photocopies of various documents concerning the ancestry of members of the Cantelou family of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
Dates:
1855–1965
Carl Lamson Carmer letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0277
Overview
Letter written by this acclaimed author of Stars Fell on Alabama to Mrs. Raymond McClain, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, discussing Mrs. McLain's association with Ruby Pickens Tartt, who Carmer praises for her value to the state of Alabama and her work to raise awareness of the folk traditions of Alabama.
Dates:
1972 August 9
Emmett Bryan Carmichael collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0278
Overview
Approximately 300 letters sent to Emmett Carmichael by "renowned Americans," primarily from prominent physicians and university administrators from Alabama.
Dates:
unknown
Cemeteries and Local History collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0289
Overview
Papers submitted for credit in University of Alabama course EXT318 “Cemeteries and Local History,” a course in the New College Life Track. The focus of the papers is on cemeteries as reflecting the history of a locale and may examine burial patterns, customs, ornamentation, or simply be an inventory of interments.
Dates:
1989-2009
Central Plank Road Company, Tallassee Branch records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0292
Overview
Charter and organizational information of the Tallassee Branch of the Central Plank Road Company
Dates:
1850-1853
Centreville, Alabama, City Council minutes
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0293
Overview
City Council minutes for 1890-1891 of this Bibb County, Alabama, city.
Dates:
1890-1891
Hatchett Chandler correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0295
Overview
Letters written to other members of the Fort Morgan Historical Commission concerning the fort and Chandler's "Little Gems" project.
Dates:
1960-1963
Citizens of Macon County Ku Klux Klan letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0303
Overview
A letter dated July 1870 and signed by "Citizens of Macon County K. K. K.", threatening W. B. Bowen of Macon County, Alabama.
Dates:
1870 July
J.W. Clapp Letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2647
Overview
Letter from J.W. Clapp in Holly Springs, Mississippi, written on June 9, 1851, to R.C. Brinkley of Florence, Alabama, regarding what appears to be the building of a proposed railroad.
Dates:
1851
I. M. Clark letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0308
Overview
Letter dated 28 July 1861, from "Clover Bottom" (near Huntsville) to his sister, giving news of crops and weather, and stating his desire to join the army.
Dates:
1861 July 28
Otis M. Clarke papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-2302
Overview
Geology project reports, gold/oil publishing, and materials that discuss minerals and soil properties
Dates:
1950s-1980s
George Rooks Clayton deeds
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0312
Overview
Conveyances of land in Montgomery, Alabama, to George Whitman, May 20, 1831, and Charles Crommelin, March 26, 1835.
Dates:
1831, 1835
Clements family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0316
Abstract
Papers of a Tuscaloosa family whose members included Hardy Clements, Rufus Hargrove Clements, Martha Lavinia Clements, Frank Bugbee Clements, Luther Morgan Clements, and others. The bulk of the papers relate to Frank Bugbee Clements.
Dates:
1846-1948
Matthew William Clinton papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0318
Abstract
Text of a speech on Alabama's state capitals prepared for a 1946 Daughters of the American Revolution meeting and includes a sketch of an architect's plans for improvement of the capitol grounds.
Dates:
1946
Cobb Coal Company records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0322
Overview
This collection contains records from an Alabama coal company.
Dates:
1924-1981
Ben I. Coblentz survey
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0324
Abstract
Cultural resources survey of the proposed site of a Bryant Agricultural Corporation soy bean loading facility.
Dates:
1978
B. F. Cochran papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0325
Abstract
The texts of three of Cochran's speeches and a critical essay on the significance of Athens, Greece on later republics.
Dates:
1841
Zitella Cocke papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0329
Abstract
The collection contains photocopies of photographs and poems, perhaps written by Cocke.
Dates:
circa 1950
Coleman and Duke dry goods receipt book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0334
Abstract
A ledger from a dry goods store in Cahaba, Dallas County, Alabama, containing receipts from various firms and individuals for monies received for accounts, shipping by steamer, etc.
Dates:
1853-1869
Wade Hampton Coleman, Jr., papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0339
Abstract
Various documents, including speeches, correspondence, reports, faculty newsletters, alumni magazines, newspapers and newspaper clippings of this Alabama native and University of Alabama professor of Romance Languages
Dates:
1924-1968; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960
Wiley Coleman papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0340
Abstract
1 Ledger, 2 docket books.
Dates:
1859-1871
C. J. Coley papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0341
Abstract
Letters and two versions of a paper titled "Tallapoosa and Elmore Counties Litigants," read before the Alabama Historical Association, 26 April 1963, concerning a dispute over division of tax revenues generated by hydroelectric power from damming the Tallapoosa River.
Dates:
1963
Collective Protection documents
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0344
Abstract
Documents on Collective Protection probably produced by authorities in Birmingham, Alabama, and Montgomery, Alabama, shortly after the United States entered World War II. They cover all areas of collective protection such as home protection, lighting restrictions, espionage and sabotage, war gases and shelters.
Dates:
1941-1945
Letters to Elizabeth J. Coman
Collection
Identifier: W-0047
Overview
Letters to Elizabeth J. Coman of Athens, Alabama, from her husband and sisters between 1834 and 1843.
Dates:
1834-1843
Confederate States Army, Third Alabama Infantry Regiment, Company C (Swanson's Company) muster roll
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0351
Overview
The muster roll of Captain William G. Swanson's Company, Company D, of the Third Alabama Infantry Regiment, 4 May 1861.
Dates:
1861 May 4
Francis L. Constantine ledger and letter book
Collection
Identifier: W-0045
Overview
Journal includes ledger entries, transcriptions of letters, and recipes, as well as a few letters and newspaper clippings
Dates:
1866-1889
Dr. Edward Augustus Cook collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0354
Overview
Collection contains materials relating mainly to Dr. Edward Augustus Cook’s medical practice in Kirk’s Grove, Cherokee County, Alabama including account ledgers, daybooks, register of births and deaths, correspondence, and a photograph.
Dates:
1882 - 1920
Mary Elizabeth Counselman collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0361
Abstract
A collection of manuscripts and publications from Alabama sci-fi/horror writer Mary Elizabeth Counselman
Dates:
1940 - 1980
County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0362
Overview
Scrapbook documenting the history of the Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Home Demonstration Club and includes photos, newspaper clippings, and club documents.
Dates:
1911
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
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
Creek Indian Land Sales Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0371
Overview
Documents pertaining to the sale of lands belonging to Ko Yoo Quae, Alpetter Hadjo, Co Choc O Nee, Coch Che Yo Ho Lo, and Pelis-hart-ke - all Creek Indians living in Alabama between 1833 and 1841.
Dates:
1833-1841
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
Walter Henry Crenshaw commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0373
Overview
A copy of the Lawyers Common-Place Book, profusely annotated by Crenshaw with notes on Alabama statute and case law through 1886, and miscellaneous additional items.
Dates:
circa 1835-1886
Creole Social Club records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0374
Overview
Insurance policies on the club house, an account book from a Mobile, Alabama, apothecary with the club, and tickets for social events sponsored by this African-American social club.
Dates:
1878-1902
Edward Calvin Crow correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0378
Overview
Correspondence between E. C. Crow and Dr. John M. Gallalee of the University of Alabama regarding a newspaper article on Gen. Josiah Gorgas, as well as a newspaper article on the oldest judge in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dates:
1952
Cruikshank family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0379
Overview
Correspondence of an Alabama family, centered in Talladega and Birmingham
Dates:
1848-1909
L. H. Crumpler records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0380
Overview
A collection of records of Crumpler's general store in Sylacauga, Alabama, and of his activities as justice of the peace.
Dates:
1892-1909
Cubahatchie Baptist Church of Christ records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0381
Overview
Collection of meeting minutes and membership lists, 1887-1933, for this Cross Keys, Macon County, Alabama, church.
Dates:
1887-1933
John M. Cullen court docket
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0382
Overview
A court room docket recording cases of this Triana, Alabama, justice of the peace.
Dates:
1827-1832
Carey B. Oakley Cultural Resource Reconnaissance reports
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0383
Overview
Twenty-three reports assessing the cultural and archeological significance of various Alabama sites, 1976-1979.
Dates:
1976-1979
John Cuthbert letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0389
Overview
Letter, written by John A. Cuthbert from San Souci, Mobile Bay, Alabama, on 29 June 1848 to Governor Reuben Chapman of Alabama, urging the appointment of William R. King to fill a vacant seat in the United States Senate.
Dates:
1848 June 29
Dadeville, Alabama, Chancery Court records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0390
Overview
Ledger containing records of the Chancery Court at Dadeville, Alabama (the 17th District of the Middle Division of the State of Alabama), from February 1842 to May 1848.
Dates:
1842-1848
Sam Dale envelope fragment
Collection
Identifier: MSS-3732
Overview
Fragment of an envelope sent to David Holmes, then governor of the Mississippi Territory (which included the state of Alabama), on 15 May 1817, by Sam Dale at Fort Claiborne, Alabama
Dates:
1817 May 15