Diaries

Scope and Contents This accession contains correspondence, diaries of Dabney Hare from 1893-1898 and 1901, photographs, a 1903 wedding album, three books, a typescript of an 1897 biography by Alexander Bondurant, a newspaper clipping on the Hare residence by Milton Smith Osborne, and a copy of East Alabama Living including an article on Cliff and Dabney Hare published in 2012. "The Bride's Book" illustrated wedding album contains letters, envelopes, a postcard of Maysville Presbyterian Church in...

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The diaries cover the period between April 1863 and February 1865 and describe the life of this soldier in detail: homesickness, combat, illness, and troop movements.

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This collection consists of diaries of a military radio operator who tracked bombing missions from England to Germany during 1943. They contain details regarding missions, the rescue of downed bomber crews, and the atmosphere in England during World War II. There is also a miniature laminated copy of his honorable discharge papers from 1945.

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This collection consists of microfilmed diaries and ledgers of Walter Pope Givhan and Alexander Holmes Givhan. Originals of the microfilmed items were returned to owner after reproduction.

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This collection consists of a diary written by L.G. Hall describing his experiences with miliatry life during the war. A transcript is also included.

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This collection contains correspondence, photographs, a wedding album, diaries, and books.

Scope and Contents This collection contains a diary with varied notations. Some are brief religious notations or monetary descriptions. This diary also describes Hoyt's journey during the Civil War. In December of 1864, Hoyt became convinced he wanted to be a preacher, and was hoping the war would end. He notes the excitement in Portland when news of General Lee's surrender arrived in April 1865. Hoyt heard of Lincoln's assassination on April 15. By May 15, he is very desirous of returning home so that he may...

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Collection contains a photocopy of W.F. Johnston's diary, written while he was a student at A.P.I. in 1899.

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This collection contains D. B. Jones's diary which covers the years 1896-1909. Diary includes records of weather, livestock, crops, household hints, local events, and visits. Some store accounts included.

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This collection contains engineering and business records of Lipscomb's work for the W.R. Grace Co. at their paper and sugar plants in Peru and Chile, as well as photographs and blueprints related to the company.