Papers, 1921-1952.

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Papers, 1921-1952.

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The Donald Comer papers consist of letters to Comer from business associates, programs for dedication ceremories for buildings in honor of Braxton Bragg Comer, and materials concerning Donald Comer's speech over Birmingham radio station, WAPI, as a "Voice of Alabama". Also included are biographical sketches about Braxton Bragg Comer, and a letter from Governor Comer to Marie Bankhead Owen about his family.

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Comer, Donald, 1877-1963.

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Son of Governor Braxton Bragg Comer, Donald Comer had a long and distinguished career in Alabama. Along with his family he controlled Avondale Mills in Sylacauga, Ala. From the description of Papers, 1921-1952. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122439309 ...

Alabama. Governor (1907-1911 : Comer)

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Owen, Marie Bankhead, 1869-1958

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Marie Bankhead Owen, after the death of her husband Thomas McAdory Owen, became the Director of the Alabama Dept. of Archives and History. She retired in 1953 and during her tenure she was instrumental in having the Archives building constructed (1939). From the description of Family photographs, [18--]-[19--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122548623 ...

Comer, B. B. (Braxton Bragg), 1848-1927

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Braxton Bragg (B. B.) Comer, 1848-1927, served as Governor of Alabama from 1907 to 1911. From the description of Printed materials collection, 1905-1911. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122368404 Braxton Bragg Comer of Birmingham and Comer, Barbour County, Ala., was president of Avondale Cotton Mills, planter, merchant, and prominent politician, who served as president of the Alabama Railroad Commission, 1904-1907; governor of Alabama, 1908-1911; and U.S. senator, 1920. ...