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Alabama Collection

Background imageAlabama Collection: Sewing a quilt. Gees Bend, Alabama

Sewing a quilt. Gees Bend, Alabama. Date 1937 Apr

Background imageAlabama Collection: Madocs Voyage / America

Madocs Voyage / America
Prince Madoc Ab Owain Gwynedd of Wales is said to have landed at Mobile Bay, Alabama in the 12th century, based on medieval texts and a Cherokee tale of people called Welsh

Background imageAlabama Collection: City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

City Hall, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAlabama Collection: On Bay Shell road, Mobile, Alabama

On Bay Shell road, Mobile, Alabama. Date c1901

Background imageAlabama Collection: The great naval duel between the Alabama and the Kearsarge o

The great naval duel between the Alabama and the Kearsarge off Cherbourg

Background imageAlabama Collection: Alabama - Cotton Compress at Birmingham

Alabama - Cotton Compress at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama - The Cotton Compress. Birmingham was founded on June 1, 1871, by cotton gin promoters who sold lots near the planned crossing of the Alabama & Chattanooga

Background imageAlabama Collection: Steamship Alabama

Steamship Alabama
British-built raiding vessel for the Confederate Navy during the war between the States

Background imageAlabama Collection: Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F Thunderflash

Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F-35-RE Thunderflash 53-7529, of the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, with 53-7526, 53-7542, 53-7547, 53-7611 (-40) and 53-7595 (-40)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Wilson Dam looking south - Muscle Shoal, Florence, Alabama

Wilson Dam looking south - Muscle Shoal, Florence, Alabama, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageAlabama Collection: Indian Mound at Florence, Alabama, USA

Indian Mound at Florence, Alabama, USA
Indigenous Indian Mound at Florence, Alabama, USA - the heart of a large prehistoric cultural centre that dominated this section of the Tennessee River Valley. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAlabama Collection: Music cover, Stars Fell on Alabama

Music cover, Stars Fell on Alabama, words by Mitchell Parish, music by Frank Perkin, featured and recorded by Derickson and Brown. Date: 1934

Background imageAlabama Collection: De Soto Attacks the Alabama Fort

De Soto Attacks the Alabama Fort
Hernando De Soto attacks a fortified town in Alabama in 1540. Various artillery fires towards the towns defences, as cavalry from various positions around the town ride forward. Date: 1540

Background imageAlabama Collection: Deerhound rescues a portion of the crew of the Alabama

Deerhound rescues a portion of the crew of the Alabama, the Confederate war-steamer sunk by the Federal steam- sloop the Kearsarge. Date: 19 June 1864

Background imageAlabama Collection: United States Army Square Dance Team - Sikorsky H-19D

United States Army Square Dance Team - Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw (one of the boys) The Square Dance Team, which was first based at the Army Aviation School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Background imageAlabama Collection: United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet

United States Navy - Atlantic Fleet in harbour, including the Illinois-class battleships USS Alabama and USS Illinois, distinctive for having side-by side funnels

Background imageAlabama Collection: Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445

Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445 (msn 33477 - ex 44-78081) of Phenix Airlines. One of several irregular carriers which existed specifically for the purpose of transporting gamblers to

Background imageAlabama Collection: The Home of Jefferson Davis - Montgomery, Alabama, USA

The Home of Jefferson Davis - Montgomery, Alabama, USA - the First White House of the Confederacy. Date: circa 1905

Background imageAlabama Collection: CYCLONE, ALABAMA

CYCLONE, ALABAMA
Two Alabama women are in bed when a violent wind carried them several hundreds of metres Date: 1932

Background imageAlabama Collection: Music cover, Midnight Choo Choo

Music cover, Midnight Choo Choo
Music cover, When That Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam, by Irving Berlin. circa 1912

Background imageAlabama Collection: Duncan Place, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Duncan Place, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Duncan Place, at the foot of Government Street, Mobile, Alabama, USA. The statue is of Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809-1877)

Background imageAlabama Collection: Entrance to Bankhead Tunnel, Mobile, Alabama, USA

Entrance to Bankhead Tunnel, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Entrance to the Bankhead Tunnel in Mobile, Alabama, USA. It is a road tunnel which was built under the Mobile River and opened in February 1941. Date: 1941

Background imageAlabama Collection: Court House, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Court House, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Jefferson County Court House, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Date: circa 1905

Background imageAlabama Collection: Leaflet, Crimson Tide vs Fighting Irish

Leaflet, Crimson Tide vs Fighting Irish
Leaflet advertising an American Football event, Crimson Tide (University of Alabama Field Artillery) vs Fighting Irish (Notre Dame Engineers), on 8 May 1943 at the White City Stadium, West London

Background imageAlabama Collection: Battle of Chickamauga 1863

Battle of Chickamauga 1863
Map of the Civil War Battle of Chickamauga on 28 September 1863 Date: 1863

Background imageAlabama Collection: Sea fight between the Alabama and the Kearsage

Sea fight between the Alabama and the Kearsage
Slide showing a picture of two ships in battle. In the foreground is the CSS Alabama, a screw sloop-of-war built for the Confederate States Navy

Background imageAlabama Collection: Raphael Semmes - 2

Raphael Semmes - 2
RAPHAEL SEMMES American naval captain, as captain of the Alabama he sank or captured 80+ merchant vessels but she was eventually sunk by the Kearsage, 1864. Date: 1809 - 1877

Background imageAlabama Collection: The Civil war in America. Portaits of notable officers in th

The Civil war in America. Portaits of notable officers in th
RAPHAEL SEMMES American naval captain, as captain of the Alabama he sank or captured 80+ merchant vessels but she was eventually sunk by the Kearsage, 1864. Date: 1809 - 1877

Background imageAlabama Collection: Map from journal

Map from journal
Printed map of the East coast of America (Florida, Georgia and Alabama) with crayon, by William Bartram (1739-1823). 180 x 280 mm

Background imageAlabama Collection: Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama. Composite of bird s-eye view of Birmingham, Alabama, fourteen views of industrial buildings, map, and bird s-eye view of Lakeview Park and Highland Avenue. Date c1885

Background imageAlabama Collection: Kearsarce and Alabama

Kearsarce and Alabama

Background imageAlabama Collection: General store interior. Moundville, Alabama

General store interior. Moundville, Alabama. Date 1936 Summer

Background imageAlabama Collection: School at Skyline Farms, Alabama

School at Skyline Farms, Alabama. Date 1937 Feb

Background imageAlabama Collection: Fireplace in Frank Tengles home. Hale County, Alabama

Fireplace in Frank Tengles home. Hale County, Alabama. Date 1935 or 1936

Background imageAlabama Collection: Inhabitants of Gees Bend, Alabama

Inhabitants of Gees Bend, Alabama. Date 1937 Apr

Background imageAlabama Collection: School scene at Skyline Farms, near Scottsboro, Alabama

School scene at Skyline Farms, near Scottsboro, Alabama. Date 1936 June

Background imageAlabama Collection: Alabama feed store front

Alabama feed store front. Date 1936 Mar

Background imageAlabama Collection: School scene at Cumberland Mountain Farms (Skyline Farms) ne

School scene at Cumberland Mountain Farms (Skyline Farms) near Scottsboro, Alabama. Date 1936 June

Background imageAlabama Collection: Old man Moseley, now blind, Gees Bend, Alabama

Old man Moseley, now blind, Gees Bend, Alabama. Date 1939 May?

Background imageAlabama Collection: Street scene, Greensboro, Alabama

Street scene, Greensboro, Alabama. Date 1936 Summer

Background imageAlabama Collection: Minstrel poster. Alabama

Minstrel poster. Alabama. Date 1936 Aug

Background imageAlabama Collection: Mule. Hale County, Alabama

Mule. Hale County, Alabama. Date 1935 or 1936

Background imageAlabama Collection: Conducting school in the church. Gees Bend, Alabama

Conducting school in the church. Gees Bend, Alabama. Date 1937 Apr

Background imageAlabama Collection: Old wooden cabin - Alabama, USA

Old wooden cabin - Alabama, USA - " At de Ole Cabin Door..." Date: circa 1909

Background imageAlabama Collection: Thanksgiving reception

Thanksgiving reception
Thanksgiving Reception at Grand Central palace given under the auspices of the Officers and Men of the U.S.F.S. Alabama in token of their regard, to Admiral C.H. Davis U.S.N. Nineteen Hundred & Six

Background imageAlabama Collection: Cotton shoot on the Alabama

Cotton shoot on the Alabama
Cotton shoot of around 350 feet in length used to send bales of cotton from high up on a steep river-bank down to a passing paddle steam-ship, Magnolia

Background imageAlabama Collection: Schoolgirl mother at Memphis, USA, with her baby

Schoolgirl mother at Memphis, USA, with her baby
A schoolgirl mother at Memphis, Alabama, USA, proudly displays her baby to her schoolmates

Background imageAlabama Collection: Alabama / Mr Bullock

Alabama / Mr Bullock
The Confederate war-steamer Alabama :- Captain Semmes secretary (left) and Mr Bullock, Master, standing on deck

Background imageAlabama Collection: Kearsarge Sinks Alabama

Kearsarge Sinks Alabama
Scene showing the sailors on deck of the Confederate war- steamer Alabama when she is hit by an 11 inch shell from the Federal war-steamer Kearsarge



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