Hoole Special Collections Manuscripts Finding Aids Online

The historical manuscripts collection consists of over 1800 collections -- over 11,000 linear feet of historical and literary manuscripts, reflecting the history and culture of Alabama and the Southeast from the colonial period to the present. Collections include papers of a number of former Alabama congressmen and senators, records of businesses ranging from general stores to iron and coal companies, records of churches and social and professional organizations, and personal papers of individuals and families. The collections document the lives of people of diverse backgrounds, from farmers and plantation owners to soldiers, politicians, educators, and others.

Guide to the Frank Finnerty papers

Papers and radio scripts written by this University of Alabama graduate.

Guide to the First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, records

List of pastors, rules of decorum, the church covenant, and baptism lists, 1838-1904. It also includes an article, "Chronicles of the First Baptist Church," by Tom Garner, clerk.

Guide to "The First Battle Between 'Iron' Ships of War" Print

Print of " The First Battle Between 'Iron' Ships of War" engraving, entered according to act of Congress in the year 1862 by Henry Bill in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the District of Connecticut."

Guide to the First Presbyterian Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, records

Contains record books, 1820-1948; list of baptisms, 1845-1894; Board of Trustees record books, 1838-1911; Board of Deacons minute book, 1886-1888; and miscellaneous other documents for this Tuscaloosa, Alabama church.

Guide to the First United Methodist Church, Prattville, Alabama, Membership Directory

The First United Methodist Church of Prattville, Alabama 1969-1970 membership directory contains a schedule of programs and services along with photos of church members and directors.

Guide to the Kenyon Putnam Flagg Letters

This collection consists of seven letters from Kenyon Putnam Flagg, United States Army, stationed in France and Germany, to his mother, Mrs. R. A. (Charlotte) Flagg, Albion, New York. He writes about how the French live, the weather, states he is "responsible for the training of 2000 men," and about the war.

Guide to the H. P. and Elisa K. Fleischman correspondence

Letters of a commission merchant in the Caribbean and on the Mississippi River, and his family.

Guide to the John C. Fletcher paper

Transcript of a presentation by John C. Fletcher at the Alabama Clergy Conference, 1970, on the impact of industrial society and the post-industrial revolution on the youth of America

Guide to the Flight of Doodle! broadside

Small broadside of the 14-verse poem, Flight of Doodle! about the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas), with each Confederate state's performance in the battle making up a stanza.

Guide to the William Baker Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers University of Alabama materials

Items relating to Walter Flowers and Jennie Shaw Flowers as students at the University of Alabama, including commencement programs, SGA and WSGA ribbons, Triangle ribbon, library card, and invitation to a dance

Guide to the Edith Floyd Letter

This collection contains one letter from Edith Floyd to Eloise Jackson, possibly her sister. The letter concerns Charles Floyd, Edith's husband, who is missing following the fall of the Philippines in 1942.

Guide to the Edwin Forbes Etchings from "Life Studies of the Great Army"

Ten etchings of Edwin Forbes' Life Studies of the Great Army.

Guide to the William George Forsyth collection

Forsyth's United States Army Air Corps World War II era dress uniform and an article about his dog.

Guide to "The Interior of Fort Sumter During the Bombardment," Harper's Weekly Illustration

Page from the 27 April 1861 issue of Harper's Weekly with an illustration of the Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter.

Guide to the "Origin of Fort Toulouse" essay

An essay on the history of Fort Toulouse, constructed in 1717 near Wetumpka, Alabama

Guide to the Bettie Fort Letter

Bettie Fort of Bolivar, Tennessee writes cousin Mrs. Aaron Thorp Dowagiac, Michigan, about her recent marriage and new life.