UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • Pamphlet from the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission Celebration in Huntsville, Alabama.

    The pamphlet includes biographical information on the three Apollo 11 astronauts as well as Wernher von Braun, then director of Marshall Space Flight Center. The back of the pamphlet congratulates the NASA and aerospace employees in Huntsville "who have made this historic achievement possible."
  • Descriptions of photos of the Hutchens family on Monte Sano.

    This documents describes a set of photos of the Hutchens family taken on Monte Sano at the Newman place and the W. T. Hutchens place. Unfortunately, the accompanying photos are missing. Handwritten at the top reads, "Given to Sue."
  • Holiday card from Susie and Morton Hutchens.

    The holiday card contains a picture of the Bibb house and reads, "Best wishes for a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year / Susan & Morton." On the back Eleanor Hutchens wrote, "I think this was 1937 - ENH."
  • Letter to Senator Oscar Richard Hundley from William Thomas Hutchens.

    This letter to Senator Hundley discusses a list of male taxpayers that was sent and certified by the assessor. Through the details of this list, Hutchens appears to argue about an amendment that is up for consideration in the Senate. Hutchens served as the president of Huntsville, Alabama from 1893 to 1897 and eventually Huntsville mayor from 1920 to 1922. Before 1916, the office of mayor was known as "president". Hutchens was the third to hold the title of mayor.
  • Handwritten documents proposing the establishment of a new street.

    These handwritten documents contain the plans and proposal for a new street that would be known as West Arm Street. The documents also include illustrations of the proposed street layout and dimensions.
  • Contract between Hutchens & Murdock and the Huntsville Gas Light Company.

    This agreement outlines the debt of Hutchens & Murdock of twelve hundred and fifty dollars. The agreement outlines the promise to pay $250.00 every six months until the debt is payed off. The agreement also includes the inventory of Hutchens & Murdocks's personal property at two locations that would be held in mortgage until the debt is paid in full. Following the agreement, handwritten lists detail the personal inventory of two locations: the plumbing shop of Hutchens & Murdock "opposite Easley's Hotel and their plubming shop on W. Clinton Street. The final page shows three of the five promisory notes for the debt to be paid in increments of $250.00.
  • Handwritten documents proposing the establishment of a new street.

    This document contains an illustration of the proposed new street and a written proposal of its location and purpose.
  • Handwritten document of payment agreement from G. A. Plummer.

    Hutchens & Murdock agrees in the original text to pay $161.73. The text that is written on top of the original states that Plummer had received $25.04 in full payment. Various other illegible notes remain.
  • Handwritten note regarding debts owed.

    This note outlines the procedure that would occur following the payment of all debts against the firm of Hutchens & Murdock.
  • Acknowledgement of payment from W. T. Hutchens from A. J. Murdock.

    This document states that William Thomas Hutchens paid Andrew J. Murdock $4,702.22 for Murdock's half interest in the pluming and heating business. Attached is the insurance agreement of the property of Hutchens & Murdock and the payment agreement for the insurance.
  • Property of Hutchens & Murdock.

    These documents list the real estate owned by William Thomas Hutchens and Andrew J. Murdock, a list of stocks and bonds, and a contract between Hutchens and Hutchens & Murdock to lease two lower floors, basement, and grounds of a building owned by Hutchens & Murdock for the price of $40.00 per month.
  • Notice of the dissolving of Hutchens & Murdock.

    This notice by William Thomas Hutchens written on stationary from the office of the Postmaster describes the dissolving of Hutchens & Murdock due to the "ill health" of Andrew J. Murdock and the recommendation of his physician to "seek a new climate."
  • Establishment of Hutchens & Murdock.

    Written on Hutchens & Erwin letterhead, this notice announces the partnership of William Thomas Hutchens and Andrew J. Murdock in the forming of Hutchens & Murdock to "carry on the business of plumbing, gas, and steam pipe fitting." Hutchens previously partnered with Dr. Erwin in his plumbing business.
  • Letter to Senator Oscar Richard Hundley from William Thomas Hutchens.

    This letter to Senator Hundley discusses Hutchens' thoughts of Hundley's political actions and also tells Hundley that the board unanimously agreed to request Hundley to have the part of their new charter.
  • Notice of the dissolving of Hutchens & Murdock.

    This brief notice states that the firm of Hutchens and Montgomery is dissoved by "mutual consent." It is signed by William Thomas Hutchens and J. E. Montgomery.
  • Probate court settlement of debt.

    This document details the settlement of the estate of J. B. Parker. The back has calculations of amount owed to Hutchens & Murdock by Plummer.
  • Materials related to the 1819 Alabama constitution.

    Produced as part of the Alabama sesquicentennial celebration, the packet includes a flier for Constitution Hall, a copy of the signatures from the 1819 constitution, a brief historical sketch, a list of the delegates to the constitutional convention, and the lyrics to the state song.
  • Report from the Alabama sesquicentennial celebration held in Huntsville, Alabama.

    This report was written by Frederic F. Mellen of Jackson, Mississippi. Mellen was a descendant of Arthur F. Hopkins, a Lawrence County delegate to the 1819 constitutional convention. Mellen recounts his experience at the sesquicentennial events on August 2, 1969, including the birthday luncheon and the ceremony commemorating the signing of the 1819 constitution. He notes that "it is pleasing to see and realize how Huntsville has grown, and that now it is a vast educational and scientific research and development center."
  • Invoice from Monroe Street Paving.

    This invoice outlines the items purchased by William Thomas Hutchens, interest on the items, principal, and total balance. The invoice runs from 1926 to 1933. The back includes various handwritten items.
  • Acknowledgement of payment from William Thomas Hutchens by J. E. Montgomery.

    This paper acknowledges Hutchens' payment to J. E. Montgomery for "his interest in said firm." Hutchens paid $70.17.

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