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- John H. Alexander's response to H. C. Nixon's questionnaire about slavery in Alabama.
- 1913
- Alexander, whose father was "a large slave holder before the war," describes the following aspects of slavery: dwellings and possessions; clothing and food; occupations and typical workdays; money earned by slaves for their own use; family life;...
- 2009-09-30
- M. T. Judge's response to H. C. Nixon's questionnaire about slavery in Alabama.
- 1913-02-26
- Apparently, Judge sent more than one response to the questionnaire; in this one, he focuses on entertainment among the slaves: "In the last installment I sent you, I fear that I didnt [sic] do justice to the subject - Viz Amusements, and I dont...
- 2009-09-11
- Testimony and deposition from the treason trial of William Earles.
- 1837
- Earles pleads not guilty to the charge of treason against the state of Alabama; he was indicted because of his close association with the Creek Indians in the eastern part of the state. Six witnesses provide statements about his acquaintance with...
- 2010-11-12
- Biennial report of the Alabama Insane Hospital in Tuscaloosa.
- 1891-00-00
- Dr. Peter Bryce, the hospital's first superintendent, died before the end of the two-year term covered in this report. In an introductory statement, the members of the board of trustees praise Bryce's work and announce that he will be succeeded by...
- 2011-09-09
- Letter from Clifford Durr at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, to his mother, Lucy, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1917-02-27
- In the letter Cliff discusses sports, entertainment, classes, and studying at school, all of which he describes as "monotonous." He would rather spend time with his brother, who has recently arrived home on leave from the army: "Last year about...
- 2009-06-25
- Transcript of a letter from John Durr to his family in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-12-19
- In the letter John describes his regiment's hike from the front lines to the German city where the men are now stationed. He also gives details about accommodations, entertainment, and daily military activities; all is comfortable and safe but also...
- 2009-06-25
- O. T. McCann's response to H. C. Nixon's questionnaire about slavery in Alabama.
- 1912-12-05
- McCann, a former slave, describes the following aspects of slavery as he experienced them in Hale County, Alabama: dwellings and possessions; clothing and food; occupations and typical workdays; money earned by slaves for their own use; family...
- 2010-11-12
- D. M. McIntosh's response to H. C. Nixon's questionnaire about slavery in Alabama.
- 1913-04-01
- McIntosh describes the following aspects of slavery as he observed them in Wilcox County, Alabama: dwellings and possessions; clothing and food; occupations and typical workdays; money earned by slaves for their own use; family life; entertainment;...
- 2010-11-12
- Questionnaire prepared by H. C. Nixon to gather information on slavery in Alabama.
- 1912
- The questionnaire was sent to former slaveholders and former slaves. It asks for details about dwellings and possessions; clothing and food; occupations and typical workdays; money earned by slaves for their own use; family life; entertainment;...
- 2010-11-12
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-02-09
- This issue reports that in Montgomery "civilian night life is at such a low ebb" that most popular entertainment spots are visited only by servicemen. The newsletter also mentions that two nurses from Maxwell Field were among those freed when the...
- 2009-09-18
- J. W. Winston's response to H. C. Nixon's questionnaire about slavery in Alabama.
- 1913-01-25
- Winston, whose father "was the largest slave owner in this (DeKalb) County," describes the following aspects of slavery: dwellings and possessions; clothing and food; occupations and typical workdays; money earned by slaves for their own use;...
- 2010-11-12