University of South Carolina
University of Central Florida
Morehead State University
East Tennessee State University
University of Connecticut
University of Southern Maine
Bibliography For "Commemorating The American Revolution 250 Years Later" Display,
2026
Chapman University
Bibliography For "Commemorating The American Revolution 250 Years Later" Display, Victoria Perez, Sally Park
Library Displays and Bibliographies
A bibliography created to support a display about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in fall 2026 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.
Una Magazine,
2026
University of North Alabama
Una Magazine, Office Of Alumni Relations- University Of North Alabama
Documents
"50 Golden Years"-UNA Magazine, Spring 1999
George W. Polk To Charles P. Jackson - Correspondence,
2026
University of North Alabama
George W. Polk To Charles P. Jackson - Correspondence, George W. Polk
Correspondence
Correspondence from George W. Polk to Charles P. Jackson concerning their ancestral connection to James Jackson and the Forks of Cypress, as well as their "Uncle Harry," Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson.
Transcription
George W. Polk to Charles P. Jackson – Correspondence (Envelope + 3 pages) Date stamped: SPRING VALLEY, CALIF., APR 6 PM 1969; addressed to Mr. Charles P. Jackson, 2945 Balmoral Rd, Birmingham, Ala. 35223.
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George W. Polk 9745 La Mar St. Spring Valley, Calif., 92077 5 April '69
Mr. Charles P. Jackson
Birmingham, Ala.
Dear Mr. Jackson,
I have been asked to write you …
Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson To Charles Jackson - Correspondence,
2026
University of North Alabama
Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson To Charles Jackson - Correspondence, Richard Harrison Jackson
Correspondence
Correspondence from Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson to his nephew Charles Jackson discussing the Forks of Cypress and original Jackson Family portraits. The transcription and additional materials also include a note sent to William Lindsey McDonald regarding the letters on the last page. The transcription retains the quality of the original document, including any grammatical or spelling errors.
Transcription
Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson Correspondence (October 7 and 16, 1950)
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[Envelope]
CORONADO, CALIF.
UNITED STATES POSTAGE
OCT 16,1950 4:30PM
MR CHARLES P. JACKSON
311 BERKLEY PLACE
BIRMINGHAM ALA
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504 GLORIETTA BOULEVARD
CORONADO CALOF.
7 …
Review Of Archives And Emotions: International Dialogues Across Past, Present, And Future,
2026
University of Chicago
Review Of Archives And Emotions: International Dialogues Across Past, Present, And Future, Caelin Ross
Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies
This review analyzes Archives and Emotions: International Dialogues Across Past, Present, and Future, edited by Ilaria Scaglia and Valeria Vanesio, which argues that emotions are constitutive forces in archival practice rather than distortions of objective work. This volume explores international case studies from the 1800s to the present, bridging the gap between archival science and historical scholarship. It examines how emotions influence preservation, access, and the production of knowledge. The editors use various theoretical frameworks to show that affect plays a contextual role across different types of archives and institutional settings. Key contributions include analyses of international standardization, archivists' …
"The Yankee Connection",
2026
University of North Alabama
"The Yankee Connection", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
The article summarizes the impact of the Negley family in North Alabama, including the construction of the Negley Hotel.
Union Brigadier General, James Scott Negley entered North Alabama on May 13, 1862, and through a series of skirmishes began to occupy Florence. Later, his relative, Major Albert Gallatin Negley arrived in East Florence, Alabama in response to the industrial boom.
"Yellow Fever Epidemic",
2026
University of North Alabama
"Yellow Fever Epidemic", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Draft of text for the historical marker in Tuscumbia, Alabama honoring those who died of the yellow fever epidemic in the fall of 1878.
The current historical marker for the yellow fever epidemic in Tuscumbia can be viewed on the Historical Marker Database.
"Wesleyan Hall, An Alabama Landmark",
2026
University of North Alabama
"Wesleyan Hall, An Alabama Landmark", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
A history of Wesleyan Hall, on the Campus on the University of North Alabama.
Digitized images of Wesleyan Hall are accessible in the University Architecture Collection and William Lindsey McDonald Image Collection. To find the images, simply click on a collection link, and use the search bar, located on the left side, to search for the images.
"Wilson Park",
2026
University of North Alabama
"Wilson Park", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Article about the creation and naming of Wilson Park, originally called the Town Walk, in Florence, Alabama.
"World War I Memorials",
2026
University of North Alabama
"World War I Memorials", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Explanation of the World War I Memorials in North Alabama (Lauderdale County), including the Memorial Amphitheatre on the campus on the University of North Alabama.
The document includes two pages. However, both pages are remarkably similar and appear to be subsequent drafts of the same article.
Digitized images of the Memorial Amphitheatre are available in the University Architecture Collection To access the images, click the link, and use the search bar, located on the left side of the screen, to search the collection. In addition, an illustration of the design for the memorial amphitheater is accessible in the William Lindsey …
"A Yankee Patient At Pope's Tavern",
2026
University of North Alabama
"A Yankee Patient At Pope's Tavern", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
The article relates the story of Private Oglvie E. Hamblin, a union soldier and one of the last patients to be treated at Pope's Tavern when it served as a Civil War hospital.
"A Renowned Slave In The Early Life Of Florence",
2026
University of North Alabama
"A Renowned Slave In The Early Life Of Florence", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Dred Scott, the plaintiff in Dred Scott v. Sanford, was a confirmed resident of Florence, Alabama in the 1820s-1830s. The article gives an overview of Dred Scott's life, including his time in Lauderdale County.
"Robert Pain And The Legacy Of Leadership",
2026
University of North Alabama
"Robert Pain And The Legacy Of Leadership", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Robert Paine was the first president of LaGrange College, the earliest predecessor of the University of North Alabama. The article gives a brief overview of Paine's leadership.
"The Remarkable Miss Lulie Jones",
2026
University of North Alabama
"The Remarkable Miss Lulie Jones", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
Short biography of local humanitarian Lulie Jones, who organized the free kindergarten that became known as Maud Lindsay's Free Kindergarten.
"Salt Cave On The Doublehead Reserve",
2026
University of North Alabama
"Salt Cave On The Doublehead Reserve", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
A salt cave located on the previous site of the Chief Doublehead Reserve and current location of Lauderdale County, Alabama is now covered by the backwaters of the Wheeler Dam. The article discusses the oral history and local folklore related to the cave.
"The Sounds Of Handy's Music On The Tennessee River",
2026
University of North Alabama
"The Sounds Of Handy's Music On The Tennessee River", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
William Christopher Handy "the father of the blues" was raised in Florence, Alabama. The article offers a synopsis of the connection between Handy, his music, and the Tennessee River.
More information about W.C. Handy and a digitized image gallery is available at the William Christopher Handy Collection.
"T.S. Stribling" And "T.S. Stribling's Ties To Lauderdale County",
2026
University of North Alabama
"T.S. Stribling" And "T.S. Stribling's Ties To Lauderdale County", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
The articles offer an overview of Pulitzer-prize winning author and Florence Normal College alum T.S. Stribling, as well as his connections to Lauderdale County, Alabama.
"State's First Black Church Was Started By Lightfoot",
2026
University of North Alabama
"State's First Black Church Was Started By Lightfoot", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
TimesDaily article by William Lindsey McDonald about the establishment of the first African American Church in Alabama, Church Spring and eventually the Greater Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, by the Reverend Robin Lightfoot in 1837.
"A Visit With Abraham Lincoln",
2026
University of North Alabama
"A Visit With Abraham Lincoln", William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
In 1864, a woman from Killen, Alabama, Helen Hamm, was visited by President Abraham Lincoln. William Lindsey McDonald recounts the event.
Restoration Of Cannon Cemetery,
2026
University of North Alabama
Restoration Of Cannon Cemetery, William Lindsey Mcdonald
Research Articles
The article discusses the restoration of the Cannon Cemetery near the Natchez Trace Overpass on Waterloo Road. Among the individuals buried at the cemetery are the grandparents of Pulitzer-prize winning author and Florence Normal School (predecessor to the University of North Alabama) alum T.S. Stribling's grandparent's James and Lydia Waits.
