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Date: 1828-1868 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The records of New Bethel Baptist Church. The records include church membership, rules of decorum and church conference minutes. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1852-1874 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The records of First Baptist Church of Tuskegee, 1852-1874. The records include church membership, rules of decorum and church conference minutes. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1852-1873 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The records of Girard Baptist Church. The records include church membership, rules of decorum and church conference minutes. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1842-1887 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: <p> The following description was taken from the Samford Special Collection Treasures page: "Samford University began its life as Howard College. Howard was awarded incorporation in December 1841 and began its first session January 3rd 1842 with 9 students enrolled. By the end of the session in J... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1854-08-01 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Land grant dated 1 August 1854 signed by President Franklin Pierce. Land in Cahaba, Alabama was granted to Milton McClanahan (1796-1861). McClanahan served as a private in Captain William Walkers Company Tennessee Militia during the War of 1812. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1856-01-18 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: George Washington Stone (1811-1894) served on the Alabama Supreme Court for 28 years. Stone played a significant role in professionalizing the practice of law in Alabama. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: In the letter, Hagar's aunt implores her to come home because Hagar's father has recently passed away. One of the noteworthy aspects of the letter is Hagar's aunt's use of spelling, showing the lack of educational opportunities afforded to African Americans during this time period. While the lett... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1858-08-10 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Letter written by Helen Whiting to her uncle Dr. John Drish of Tuscaloosa in 1858. Helen was attending Grove Hill Seminary School in New England. Helen writes of traveling to New Haven, Connecticut. Helen and her friends attended "a concert given by the Germania band of Boston." They also attende... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Creator: Collier, H. W. (Henry Watkins), 1801-1855 Date: 1854-12-25 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The names of the slaves listed are Aggy and Addison. Henry W. Collier was governor from 1849 to 1853. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1851-11-01 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: This document is an 1851 bill of sale for a slave named Lucy. Lucy was purchased by future Alabama Governor George S. Houston (1874-1878). The seller of Lucy was a man by the name of John A. Johnson. View Full Item at Samford University Library