University of Alabama Board of Trustees file, 1832-1835.

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Alabama. Governor (1831-1835 : Gayle). University of Alabama Board of Trustees file, 1832-1835.

University of Alabama Board of Trustees file, 1832-1835.

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The University of Alabama was established by an act of the Ala. Legislature in 1819, but did not open for students until 1831. The Board of Trustees, made up of the Governor, ex-officio, and twelve members elected by the General Assembly, began meeting in 1822. This series consists of the Governor's copies of items relating to the activities of the Board, 1832-1835. Included are petitions, correspondence, resolutions, financial records, notes, minutes and the 1833 annual report. Topics discussed include the faculty, buildings and improvements, university lands and especially the financial affairs of the university. Also included is a note from the faculty recommending that John Nooe receive the first degree awarded by the institution. Many items contain notations which indicate the action taken by the Board.

Originals: 4 folders.Copies: one microfilm reel.

Alabama Department of Archives and History