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- Excerpts from the narrative reports written by teachers at the Emma MacMillan School in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1954
- The material was assembled by E. F. Holman, principal of the school. In the reports the teachers describe the studies and activities their classes engaged in throughout the school year. Photographs of the students are often included.
- 2012-06-22
- Diary written by A. M. Jordan of the 23rd Alabama Infantry regiment, from February to July of 1862.
- 1862-02
- Jordan wrote the diary in the form of a letter to his wife, Julia. In it he discusses daily life in his regiment; their camp at the University of Tennessee in Nashville; the discovery of a woman posing as a soldier; speculations about the length of...
- 2011-10-12
- Transcripts of extracts of letters regarding the Georgia-Alabama Boundary Survey Commission.
- 1824
- In the first letter, dated Governor George M. Troup of Georgia addresses concerns (probably raised by John Murphy, governor of Alabama) about the locations of Indian towns that will be used as references when determining the boundary between the...
- 2010-11-17
- Transcript of the report and resolution submitted by the legislature of Georgia, regarding the boundary line drawn by the Georgia-Alabama Boundary Survey Commission.
- 1826-12
- The committee reporting argues that "the line run is the true line, and they entertain too high a respect for the good sense, justice and magnanimity of the citizens of Alabama to believe for one moment that a difference of opinion will be...
- 2010-11-17
- Letters from the firm of Donald and Marshall in Mobile, Alabama, to James Dellet in Washington, D.C.
- 1844-05-04
- The first letter announces the opening of Donald and Marshall, a "factorage and commission business" specializing in the sale of cotton, bagging and rope, and general household goods. An endorsement from Jeremiah Austill, who is retiring from this...
- 2009-06-25
- "Female Education in California."
- 1850-01-01
- The article mentions that Mrs. M. E. Tulloss, the former principal of the Young Ladies' Seminary in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is going to California to teach: "It is an interesting fact, that she is the first female teacher and missionary that goes to...
- 2009-08-24
- Letter from James H. Fisher, near Selma, Alabama, to Benjamin Hale, at Geneva College in New York.
- 1850-07-29
- In this letter Fisher discusses his A.M. degree from Geneva College, his recent appointment to teach at a church school in Tuscaloosa, his current job of tutoring the sons of the planter C. H. Cleveland, sickness at the plantation, and worms that...
- 2009-06-25
- Notebook kept by Dr. Thomas Fearn of Huntsville, Alabama, from about 1852 to 1863.
- 1852
- The notebook contains records of accounts and supplies for a plank fence on his plantation "to be made by the M & C R. Road Co. and Thomas Fearn"; information on cotton crops, supplies at home and at his plantation, and lands he owned in...
- 2012-01-27
- "Twenty-Fifth Day."
- 1861-03-06
- This article gives the proceedings of the Confederate congress during the twenty-fifth day of its session. That day a delegation from Alabama presented a marble inkstand to the president of the congress, and J. L. M. Curry spoke about the gift's...
- 2010-01-25
- "Run the Blockade!"
- 1862-02-01
- Advertisement for merchandise available at A. M. Salomon's Cigar Divan in Mobile, Alabama: "Just received, per sailing vessel, a fine assortment of nautical instruments, namely: marine opera glasses, spy-glasses, compasses, &c., &c., &c. Also, a...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Henry Semple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-08-26
- During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he tells his wife that he has just received orders...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from James J. Hall in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his cousin, Bolling Hall in Alabama.
- 1862-09-16
- James J. Hall was the son of William Terrell Hall and grandson of Dixon Hall, Sr. He was attached to General Jones M. Withers' escort at this time.
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from J. W. Harrison in Selma, Alabama, to Governor John Gill Shorter.
- 1863-03-14
- In the letter Harrison gives details about the impressment of slaves belonging to Mrs. M. A. Tarrant. Colonel Brooks had issued a complaint on her behalf against Harrison and John Mosely, who are responsible for collecting the slaves requested by...
- 2009-09-15
- Letterpress copybook of correspondence written by Frederick M. Jackson from December 1892 to May 1894, while employed by the Standard Coal Company in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- 1892-12
- Most of the letters are handwritten copies, which are often faded and difficult to read. Many report on the daily operations of the company. Other topics include supply, labor, and shipping problems; the price and quality of the coke; the output of...
- 2011-10-24
- Letterpress copybook of correspondence written by Frederick M. Jackson from February 1898 to December 1900, while employed by the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company.
- 1898-02
- About a third of the letters are handwritten, and the rest are typed; some of the handwritten copies are faded and difficult to read. Many of the letters report on the daily operations of the company. Other topics include supply, labor, and...
- 2011-10-24
- Correspondence written to and by Birmingham businessman Frederick M. Jackson, from 1905 to 1907.
- 1905
- Much of the correspondence is concerned with different coal properties in Alabama and Tennessee that were available for investment. There are also letters from people wanting information on the quality of coal at different mines. Letters from John...
- 2011-10-24
- Report card for Tallulah Bankhead at age 8, while attending school in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1910-02-25
- At the time she was living with her uncle and aunt, Thomas M. and Marie Bankhead Owen.
- 2010-11-12
- Letters to and from J. T. Denson in Montgomery, Alabama, regarding a questionnaire sent to automobile owners in Alabama.
- 1915-05-00
- At the time of this correspondence, Denson was serving on the Public Roads and Highways Committee of the Alabama Senate. The first letter is a copy of the questionnaire; the recipient wrote his answers in the margins and sent the page back to...
- 2009-12-03
- List of European cities where the Rainbow Division of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment was stationed during World War I.
- 1917
- The arrival and departure dates at each location are also recorded. The list is made on Y.M.C.A. stationery; the letterhead reads "American Y.M.C.A. / U.S. Army of Occupation. / Sinzig, on the Rhine, Germany. / 167th Reg. Rainbow Div."
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Gary Roberts at Camp Mills in New York, to his grandmother and others in Alabama.
- 1917-10-11
- During World War I, Roberts served in Company B of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses food and weather, emphasizing the differences between home and New York. He wrote the letter, which is on Y.M.C.A. stationery, while...
- 2009-09-15