Public information subject files - Alabama place names, 1819-1920.

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Public information subject files - Alabama place names, 1819-1920.

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The Alabama Dept. of Archives and History collects and preserves records and artifacts that document the history of the state. Prior to 1981 the department maintained numerous vertical files that were created by various divisions within the department. The subjects and content of these vertical files were determined by countless individuals employed by the department from ca. 1901 to 1981. This artificial series consists of an index to Alabama place names that was probably compiled by Thomas M. Owen, the department's first director. The 5 x 8-inch index cards contain the place name (town, community, or post office) and a brief history or description. Some of the cards also cite the town's location and the source of the information. This index was compiled using Brewer's History of Alabama; the 1912 Post Office Guide; and the Report of the Alabama History Commission for Gatchoshet's Creek Names, Street's Cherokee Names, and Halbert's Crossing Places.

1 cubic ft. (1 records center carton).

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama. Dept of Archives and History.

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This finding aid to the ADAH flag collection was created by the Special Collections staff at ADAH in 1992. From the description of Civil War period flags photograph collection, 1992. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122543223 Authorities: Statute no. 476, Feb. 27, 1901, Acts of 1900. Alabama Government Manual, 1982. Alabama Historical Records Advisory Board. Assessing Alabama's Archives. 1985. 1975 Alabama Code, 41-6...

Owen, Thomas McAdory, 1866-1920

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Thomas McAdory Owen, was the first director of the Alabama Department of Archives; also an editor, bibliographer and Robert E. Lee enthusiast. From the description of Papers, 1912-1920 (bulk 1912). (Washington & Lee University). WorldCat record id: 53291535 Thomas M. Owen (1866-1920) was a lawyer, historian, and founder and director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. For more information on Owen see his History of Alabama and Dict...