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Outlaws In The Shoals, Al From Bernie Delinski And Mike Goens Of The Times Daily, April 27, 2000, Bernie Delinski, Mike Goens, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from Bernie Delinski and Mike Goens of the Times Daily requesting a list of the "10 worst outlaws" from the Shoals, Alabama for a series of articles they planned to write. William L. McDonald's reply with a list of eight groups of outlaws, dated April 30, 2000, is also enclosed, and provides a small synopsis of their crimes.

The list includes:

1. John Melton
2. John A. Murrell
3. Clerk from John Edie's Store
4. Mountain Tom Clark
5. Elias "The Man" Thrasher
6. Frank and Jesse James
7. Arline "Speck Wylie, his younger brother Eugene Wylie, and Elmer Bentley "Slick Pickens
8. F. W. Seay

Letter To Richard Nixon In Support Of Vietnam Policy, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Undated correspondence from William L. McDonald to President Richard Nixon claiming support for his Vietnam policy.

William L. Mcdonald's Theological Training, Correspondence From Pres. E.B. Norton To Col. John C. Lawrence, 5.22.1951, E. B. Norton

Correspondence

Correspondence from E. B. Norton, President of Florence State Teachers College, regarding the then Second Lieutenant William Lindsey McDonald to Colonel John O. Lawrence, Commanding Officer of the Alabama Military District.

Within the letter, Norton details McDonald's service as a pastor of the Margerum Charge of the Methodist Church in Florence, Alabama and his intentions of enrolling in Emory University's Theological Seminary the next fall. He then requests McDonald's release from active duty to pursue seminar education.

Edward O'Neal Home Cistern Correspondence To Steve Blevins, 11.12.1993, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Steve Blevins concerning an archaeological project to cover the cistern at the Edward O'Neal home in Florence, Alabama. The historical marker for the site can be accessed here.

Church (Town) Springs Correspondence To Mr. David Craig, 1.20.2000, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

William Lindsey McDonald's correspondence to Mr. David Craig of Knoxville, Tennessee concerning the historic Church Springs district, also known as Town Spring. The area is located between Pine and Court Streets and was the earliest source of water for Florence, Alabama when it was established in 1818.

Church Spring was the site of the first African American church in Florence, the Greater Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was established in 1895, and the first African American school in the area.

The historical marker for Church Spring and School can be accessed here.

Rotc Correspondence Between Dr. J.A. Keller And Congressman Robert E. Jones, Jr., 1947, President J.A. Keller

Correspondence

Thank you note from Dr. J.A. Keller to Congressman Robert E. Jones, Jr. about his help securing a ROTC unit for FSTC, 1947.

Annual Report Of State Teachers College, 1947-1948, F.E. Lund, Acting President

Correspondence

Correspondence between F.E. Lund, Acting President of Florence State Teachers College and The Alabama State Board of Education, 1948.

Correspondence Between Lt. Col. J. J. Hamlin And President J.A. Keller, 1948, Lt. Col. J. J. Hamlin/J.A. Keller

Correspondence

Correspondence from Lt. Col. J.J. Hamlin to President J.A. Keller-the application for establishment of a Corps of Military Police, ROTC unit, has been approved, 1948.

News Release-Rotc Unit To Be Activated At Florence, Alabama, 1948, Florence State Teachers College

Correspondence

A news release about the activation of an ROTC unit at Florence State Teachers College in July, 1948.

Western Union Telegram, 1948, E.B. Norton

Correspondence

A Western Union telegram from E.B. Dorton to Dean F.E. Lund, Acting President of FSTC, 1948.

Memorandum From The Registrar To Dr. Norton, 1949, Registrar Of Florence State Teachers College

Correspondence

Memorandum on total enrollment numbers for the Fall quarter, 1949.

Correspondence Between E.B. Norton And Dr. F. E. Lund, 1948, E.B. Norton

Correspondence

A letter written to Dr. F.E. Lund, acting President of Florence State Teachers College from E.B. Norton as he assumed the duties and responsibilities of President of State Teachers College, 1948.

Memorandum Between Dr. Norton And All Members Of The Staff, 1949, E.B. Norton

Correspondence

Memorandum from President Norton to all members of the staff of Florence State Teachers College in regards to the Work of the Building and Grounds Crew, 1949.

Correspondence Between President E.B. Norton And Faculty Of Florence State Teachers College, 1949, E. B. Norton

Correspondence

A letter of gratitude from President E.B. Norton to the faculty of Florence State Teachers College, 1949.

Correspondence Between The Alabama Education Association, President E.B. Norton, And President Harry S. Truman, 1949, Frank L. Grove And E.B. Norton

Correspondence

Correspondence between the Secretary of the Alabama Education Association and President E.B. Norton on federal aid bills for public schools and the need for his voice from Alabama, 1949.

Additional correspondence from President Norton to President Truman, with his urging of support for federal aid for public schools, 1949.

Memorandum From President Norton To The Athletic Committee, Director Of Athletics, The Coaches, And The Director Of The Band, 1949, E. B. Norton/President C.B. Smith, Troy State Teachers College

Correspondence

A memorandum from President Norton on the excellent record and good behavior of the new football team and marching band members, 1949.

Correspondence between Troy State Teachers College president, C.B. Smith, and President Norton, 1949.

Alexander Hamilton Wood: Florence's First Mayor, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Email correspondence between William L. McDonald and former Florence, Alabama Mayor Eddie Frost concerning the suggested text on the Alexander Hamilton Wood Historical marker at the dedication service proposed for March 1, 1998, at 2:30 pm.

View Alexander Hamilton Wood's mention as the first mayor of Florence on the Founding of Florence Historical Marker.

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, 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 …

Rachel's Quest, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Letter from William Lindsey McDonald to Rachel, with an unlisted last name, in response to the question "who is Piedmont?" McDonald's answer endeavors to stretch across time and becomes philosophical at times. To the outsider, it would appear that McDonald was answering an inquiry about the Piedmont plateau region within the Eastern United States, a relevant subject for a local historian who often described geography. However, McDonald is instead telling about the somewhat humorous existence of an "old owl" that inhabited his childhood.

Annual Report 1889-1890, Dr. James Knox Powers

Correspondence

The Annual Report of State Normal College (1889-1890) from Dr. James Knox Powers to the Board of Directors of the university.

Friends Of Wheeler Home, Project Correspondence, Milly Wright

Correspondence

Correspondence between Milly (with unlisted last name but likely to be Wright based on other collection contents) and William Lindsey McDonald concerning her gratitude for his support of the Wheeler Home restoration project.

Transcription

[page 1]

Card Front

[page 2]

28 Sandra Lane

Athens, AL 35611

January 8, 1996

Dear Bill,

How can I begin to thank you for the stalwart support that you have given me during these many years that we have struggled to get the Wheeler project moving? Your constancy and commitment are an inspiration to all of us.

As we move to a different level of …

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (Undated), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Writes to Maggie that men abandon their camp constantly and that the Union seems to know exactly when to attack.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (Undated), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Roberts writes that he fears the war will last longer than he expected and that he will try to find a way to support his family and be relocated to Mississippi.

Bessie Unknown To Maggie Roberts (14 November), Author Unknown

Correspondence

A friend (or aunt) writes a letter to Maggie, sharing news of deaths and moves.

Envelopes

Correspondence

Miscellaneous envelopes from the Miller Family Papers

Unknown To S. G. Miller (Undated), Author Unknown, Susan G. Miller

Correspondence

Personal updates

J. W. Mcgant To H. R. Miller (24 November), J. W. Mcgant, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

Discusses plans for returning West and general update

Edwin Miller To George Miller (Undated), Edwin Miller, George Miller

Correspondence

Missing his brother and bringing news from home

Hugh A. Barr To H. R. Miller (5 November), Hugh A. Barr, Hugh R. Miller

Correspondence

News concerning Miller's election