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Date: 1861 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: In the oath, William A. Berkshire "renounces all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate or sovereignty whatever, and particularly to the Government of the United States". View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1988 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Photograph of Ralph W. Beeson and Gerow Hodges seated next to the statue of Ralph W. Beeson located on the Centennial Walk on campus. Hodges Chapel on campus is named for Gerow Hodges and several campus buildings are named in honor of Ralph W. Beeson. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1986 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Left to right: Andrew Gerow Hodges, Dean Martha Ann Cox, Ralph W. Beeson, and Dr. Thomas E. Corts. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1835-11-26 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: The Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek between the Choctaw Nation and the United States Government, also known as the Treaty of Perpetual Friendship, Cession and Limits (1830 September 27) was the first in a series of Indian removal treaties under the Indian Removal Act of 1830. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1965 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: John Dawson Dawson was President of Howard College from 1921 to 1931. The event was a Candlelight Dinner where a portrait of John Dawson was unveiled. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1840-04-09 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: It is believed that the church being referenced is what would later be named Northport Baptist Church, organized in 1838. One of the signees of the note is J. S. Reynolds, one of the first deacons of the church. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1838-03-24 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: John H. Marr, son of wealthy Tuscaloosa plantation owners William and Nancy G. Marr, was in medical school in Philadelphia at the time this letter was written. In the letter, Marr describes his visit to Washington, D.C. John writes of seeing President Martin van Buren at the White house. He also ... View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1820-05-16 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: Dueling was a common practice in the South in the early 19th century. Perceived slights to one's honor could be handled by challenging one to a duel. According to William Brantley, the donor, this letter was hand delivered. View Full Item at Samford University Library -
Date: 1965 Contributing Institution: Samford University Library Description: A photograph of (left to right) Harwell G. Davis (Samford president 1939-58), John Dawson (Howard College President 1921-1931), and Leslie Stephen Wright (Samford president 1958-83) at the May 18, 1965 Candlelight Dinner to celebrate the unveiling of a portrait of John Dawson. View Full Item at Samford University Library