UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • &quot;1967.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Home movies of the Burwell family as they settled into their new home in Huntsville. There is some vacation footage but the majority of the film is of mid-century Huntsville and Chattanooga.
    Beach scenes [11:55]
    Cattle and rural scenes [09:57]
    Chores [08:02]
    Clay shooting [09:13]
    Dog [00:01, 4:38, 7:46, 18:01, 20:01, 20:51]
    Fly [21:33]
    Homes [02:28, 03:10]
    Snow [03:52, 06:46]
    Lookout Mountain Hotel [09:07]
  • &quot;1979.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Home movies that primarily depict a Christmas scene and an extended cruise around the Caribbean.
    Christmas [00:02]
    Royal Caribbean Resort in Labadie, Haiti [05:03]
    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [08:16]
    Miami [09:44]
  • &quot;1st Roll 1950.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    The label on the inside of the can notes, "B&W Jeff horse back riding. Picnic with Dave 1951. Christmas 1950."

  • &quot;Abstract Record of Hospitalization and Notification of Hospital Discharge&quot; for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.

    The document notes Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s personal information, date of admission, diagnoses, operations, and recommendations for assignment.
  • &quot;Accounting Classification&quot;.

  • &quot;Allotment Discontinuance-Notice Upon Discharge or Release from Active Duty<br /><br /> &quot;.

  • &quot;Annex #1 to accompany March Order No. 1&quot;.

    This annex discusses the schedules, vehicle use, and uniforms for March Order Number 1.
  • &quot;Annex No. 2-March Tables&quot;.

    These tables show March Units Numbers one through four with their miles, time, and units.
  • &quot;Army of the United States-Seperation Qualification Record&quot;.

    "This record of job assignments and special training recieved in the Army is furnished to the soldier when he leaves the service. In its prepara-tion, information is taken from available Army records and supplemented by personal interview. The information about civilian education and work experience is based on the individual's own statements. The veteran may present this document to former employers, prospective employers, representatives of schools or colleges, or use it in any other way that may prove beneficial to him."
  • &quot;B&amp;W Movies. Farm, Fishing. Christmas. Mertle Beach. [illegible] about 1951.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Family films depicting farm life in Madison County in the early 1950s. Additional footage includes a family vacation to what is likely the Smoky Mountains and Myrtle Beach.
    Farm life [00:01]
    Snow [01:15]
    Christmas [03:02, 12:13]
    Valley and wilderness scenes [06:57, 07:10]
    Industrial plant/debris pit [06:47]
  • &quot;Battle of Anzio Timeline&quot;.

    The timeline describes events spanning from to 18 December 1943 to 4 June 1944. Events from 22 January 1944 to 14 February 1944 are highlighted.
  • &quot;Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration&quot; for a Browning pistol.

    This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Browning pistol and his other personal belongings through customs.
  • &quot;Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration&quot; with bedroll container

    This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Arctic overshoes, barrack bag, and his other personal belongings through customs.
  • &quot;Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration&quot; with footlocker container.

    This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his various clothing and his other personal belongings through customs.
  • &quot;Christina&#039;s 3rd B&#039;day Party. Eddie modeling 1978.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Home movies about family life in late 1970s Alabama.
    Children playing with microphone [00:03]
    Young boy showing off Confederate money [00:26]
    Christmas pageant [03:28]
    Birthday party [06:48]
  • &quot;Conductor&#039;s Report of Army, Navy Or Marine Personnel Carried&quot; from the Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.

    The conductor's report notes 158 passengers in coach from Augusta to Atlanta.
  • &quot;Eddie 6-8 months old 1972.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Scenes of grandparents playing, feeding, and interacting with infants. The infants briefly played together.
    Grandparents [00:01, 01:00, 01:35, 15:20]
    Feeding [05:57, 07:47]
    Children playing [11:00, 13:43, 14:33, 14:46]
    Stroller/high chair [02:50, 06:42, 08:26]
  • &quot;Eddie about 3 yrs old singing.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Several home movies of a young boy playing with a microphone followed by family footage of a trip to Disney World.
    Play [00:03, 00:45]
    Disney World trip [01:40]
    Aerial gondolas [04:46, 06:13]
    Boats and boating [05:01, 05:30, 07:47, 09:46, 12:15]
    Monorail [05:17]
    Puppet show [07:59]
  • &quot;Eddie Burwell 1 week to 1 month.&quot;

    "Film of parents and grandparents caring for and playing with an infant Eddie Burwell. Footage includes the family dog, relatives, and interior and exterior shots of the house.
    Dog [00:15, 04:43, 05:20, 07:12]
    Relatives [03:10, 05:12, 11:06, 11:47, 12:01]
    Exterior of house [05:20]
  • &quot;Eddie in Mich. 1973.&quot;<br /><br /> <br /><br />

    Home movie clips detailing a visit from relatives, a toddler’s attempt at household chores and playing grown-up, and additional footage from the family vacation to Grizzly Gorge.
    Baby attempting grown-up things [00:06, 05:49, 13:25, 14:05, 14:30]
    Grandparents [00:38, 00:50, 00:57, 11:01, 11:35, 11:43, 11:52]
    Dog [05:20, 05:34, 14:21, 14:38]
    Baby playing on floor [07:19, 10:01, 10:55]
    Vacation/family events [14:46, 18:35]

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