University of Alabama Corps of Cadets collection 1873-1905

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University of Alabama Corps of Cadets collection 1873-1905

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A miscellany of material relating to the University of Alabama Corps of cadets, 1873-1905, including invitations to the 1873 junior exhibition and Corps of Cadets hops (dances) in 1874, 1876, and 1878, and the program for a 1905 reunion of the Corps of Cadets Company E, winner of a 1885 drill competition at the New Orleans Exposition.

0.1 Linear feet; (11 items)

W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama

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S.W. Eddins was probably born about 1849 and was admitted to the University of Alabama's Corps of Cadets in 1864. From the guide to the S. W. Eddins Appointment Letter MSS. 0474., 1864 September 1, (University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama) In an effort to combat severe disciplinary problems (gunfights, riots, etc.), University of Alabama president, Landon Garland, lobbied and received permission from the state legislature ...