Letter from Jacob L. Devers to Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Burwell, Edwin D., Jr.
United States. Army
World War, 1939-1945
The letter thanks Burwell for his service in the Army during the war.
Devers, Jacob L. (Jacob Loucks), 1887-1979
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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Correspondence
Text
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
Defense information, Classified
Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
Jupiter missile
Leaks (Disclosure of information)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
Pickering writes a general letter about Colonel John c. Nickerson, Jr.'s character, stating that Nickerson was a man of "sterling character" and an "intelligent and highly valuable officer."
Pickering, James A.
Letter from John R. Morton to Frances C. Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
Morton, John R.
College teaching
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Roberts, Frances C.
The letter notifies Roberts of her appointment as an instructor in history at the University of Alabama Huntsville Center. Morton notes that Roberts was to receive an honorarium of $200 for teaching January 6-March 20, 1950.
Letter from Lt. Gen. J. Lawton Collins commending the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division for its role in capturing German territory at the end of World War II.
Allen, Terry de la Mesa, 1888-1969
Collins, J. Lawton (Joseph Lawton)
Combat
United States. Army. Infantry Division, 104th
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
The letter was forwarded to all members of the division by Maj. Gen. Terry Allen of the 104th Infantry Division. Collins chronicles the Timberwolves' accomplishments in campaigns in western Germany, including the capture of Cologne and the Ruhr region.
Collins, J. Lawton
Letter from M. B. Spragins advertising the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus fundraising campaign.
Education, Higher
Fund raising
University of Alabama
The letter states that the fundraising goal is $750, 000.
Spragins, M. B.
Letter from Maj. Gen. Terry Allen to the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division.
In this letter, Allen describes the division's achievements in "six months of continuous combat," detailing its role in the liberation of the Netherlands and the capture of the Ruhr region and Cologne. Allen includes an excerpt from a letter from J. Lawton Collins.
Letter from Marion W. Groner to H. R. Mitchell discussing the "Stage Shop."
Amusement parks--Planning
Hartselle (Ala.)
Morgan County (Ala.)
Groner, Marion W.
Letter from Martha Holliman in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Frances Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
Rambo, Martha Simms
College students' writings
Homesickness
Huntsville High School (Ala.)
Holliman was one of Roberts' students at Huntsville High School. She describes her first days at Randolph-Macon College and thanks Roberts for her excellent teaching.
Barnwell (S.C.)
Smith writes to "Pat" with information as the former president of the court-martial, that would be beneficial to the defense counsel. "Pat" most likely is one of the members of the defense counsel as Smith refers to "you and Buster" several times throughout his letter, "Buster" being the nickname for Robert K. Bell, defense attorney.
Smith, Michael G.
Letter from National Cyclists' Union with Shoreland's Record
Cycling
Record
One of the sources on this document is a letter from the National Cyclists' Union addressed to Frank Shorland to recognize him for his 24 hour safety bicycle record.
An excerpt from Wheeling magazine about the first edition of the Cuca Cup Race. This source describes the starters, race, and final results.
Percy A. Nix, Secretary of Records Committee
University of Warwick, Modern Records Centre, National Cycle Archive
Letter from Philip M. Mason, Huntsville Center director, to all students.
Mason, Philip
McGlathery, Dave Mack
Identification cards
School integration
UAH, then known as the University of Alabama Huntsville Center, circulated this letter in preparation for class registration and the center's integration in June 1963. Mason addresses the impending arrival of the first Black student, Dave Mack McGlathery, though he is not named in the letter. Mason emphasizes "that the academic program will proceed smoothly" and that "all persons and property will be protected," namely through a new student identification card system. Dave Mack McGlathery integrated the Huntsville Center on June 13, 1963, as he walked into Morton Hall to register for classes. His arrival proceeded uneventfully, though National Guardsmen were present to maintain order. Along with Vivian Malone, McGlathery was a plaintiff in the lawsuit to desegregate the University of Alabama.
Handbills
Letter from Rep. Bob Jones in Washington, D.C. to Frances Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
Jones, Robert Emmett, 1912-1997
Student activities
In this letter, Jones thanks Roberts, then a history teacher at Huntsville High School, for the opportunity to meet her students on their recent trip to Washington, D.C.
Letter from Sen. Lister Hill, Sen. John Sparkman, and Rep. Bob Jones to Huntsville radio stations.
Radio stations
Redstone Arsenal (Ala.)
United States. Congress
Sparkman, John, 1899-1985
Hill, Lister, 1894-1984
Addressed to stations WBHP and WFUN, the letter announces that the U. S. Senate passed "legislation authorizing construction work for Redstone Arsenal totaling $4,250,000." The letter also mentions building rocket test stations and a flight test range.
Letter from Streifthau Manufactoring Co. to the park owner.
Amusement rides
The letter advertises the "new Streco Turnpike Ride" and discusses the methods the park owner could take to obtain the ride.
Streifthau Manufacturing Company
Letter from T. Earle Johnson to the University of Alabama faculty with the "Order of March" for the commencement ceromony processions.
Johnson, T. Earle
Universities and colleges--Faculty
Commencement ceremonies
Letter from T. Earle Johnson to the University of Alabama faculty.
The letter concerns "the Commencement Excercises scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31." It provides information about the times and places of the ceremonies and processions and reminds the faculty that their participation is required.
Letter from the editor of the Crimson-White to the staff of the Twilight Times.
Neel, John S.
Student newspapers and periodicals
Tuscaloosa (Ala.)
Tuscaloosa County (Ala.)
In this letter, John S. Neel, the summer editor of the Crimson-White, the University of Alabama's student newspaper, congratulates the staff of the student-led Twilight Times on their first issue. Neel mentions in the letter how impressive it is that these students are able to produce their paper when they "are just going to school at night and holding down a regular job during the day."
Letter from William V. Ochs to Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
United States. Army. Organized Reserve Corps
The letter describes the administration of the Organized Reserve Corps.
Ochs, William V.
Letter Regarding the Case and Barbora Hazle's Statements.
Courts--United States--Cases
Evidence (Law)
Homicide Investigation
Trials (Murder)--United States
This letter, written on May 12, 1856, has several names that are illegible, including the author's. It is addressed to two men, the first being [Daniel] P. Pool, and is a lengthy letter in response to a letter received from Abner C. Wellborn and in particular, the supporting testimony of Barbara Hazel accusing Abner Tate of at least two murders. The author states that the credibility of Hazel's words should be questioned due to the several reasons he goes on to detail. Following the original letter, the author pens an amendment to include changes that occured since the original letter was written as Tate had made a recent publication during that time.
Series I, Sub Series B, Box 4, Folder 11
Letter thanking Edwin D. Burwell for accepting an officer position in the Reserve Corps.
Witsell, Edward F. (Edward Fuller), 1891-1969