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Steele-Gaines House, modified circa 1903
Madison Co. - Huntsville Site #21, 519 Randolph Ave. SE, Huntsville -
The Steubenville Pottery Company catalog.
This is a Steubenville Pottery Company catalog of Queensware and glassware items. A picture of the Harrison Brothers' No. 35 Special is on page 7 and the No. 30 special is on page 9 of the catalog. Other items include the Lois, Roswell, and Avalon toilet sets in various colors, Fruit Bowls, Salad plates, the Ethel Dinner Service in various colors, Cuspidores, Celery dishes, Chop dishes, Princess Jardinieres, lamps, lamp burners, clocks, and knives. -
Illustrative & Descriptive Huntsville & Madison County, circa 1910
Early Huntsville Life and Memorabilia -
Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg.
Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg written on Stromberg, Kraus and Co. letterhead. The letters contain various business related topics and personal health information. Among the letters are telegrams acknowledging bills received and other business information. -
Huntsville Promotional Booklet, 1908
Huntsville Tours -
Receipt of payment from the State of Alabama Treasurer's Office.
This receipt of payment details the purchase of land by Hutchens and Murdock for $144.00 in Madison County. -
Loan contract between I. Schiffman and Thomas Wilson.
Loan contract for $225.00 for mules, horses, a cow, and equipment, borrowed by Thomas Wilson from Isaac Schiffman. -
Sallie to Roberts, Ellen, undated
This folder contains correspondence between Sallie L. Roberts and Ellen D. Roberts. -
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Correspondence to Oscar Goldsmith regarding fifty shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock.
The first letter notes that they are "drawing on [Goldsmith]" for $2,250.00 for 25 shares as they could only get 25 shares according to the handwritten note at the botton. Plater also asks if Goldsmith is in the market for more stock. The second and third letter details fifty available shares of Dallas Mnfg. Co. stock at $87.50 per share and confirms Goldsmith's purchase of said shares. -
Pettus, Richard E. Information and Correspondence, 1911 - 1929
This section contains numerous handwritten correspondence letters and envelopes related to Richard E. Pettus including Huntsville Times article snippets recording his death. -
Pettus, Herbert E. Bound Scrapbook, Material from 1902 - 1911
This section contains a scrapbook from Herbert E. Pettus which contains posters, correspondence and photographs related to Herbert's time in college. Some items have notes describing what they are or the context surrounding them underneath. -
Paris Pattern no. 2243, Ladies' House Dress.
Made for a size 34-inch bust, this house dress pattern includes pieces for "The Waist with Square Yoke and Standing or Rolling Collar, and the Five-Gored Skirt Joined to the Waist." The front of the pattern envelope lists all instructions for the construction of the garment as well as material required. The pattern pieces are unprinted. -
Handwritten calculations.
Written on Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd. letterhead, these pages contain handwritten notes and calculations by W. W. Newman that begin in the 1890s and runs through 1903. -
Checks signed by W. W. Newman.
Most likely William Wyeth Newman, these various checks are signed by W. W. Newman from the W. R. Rison Banking Company to various recipients. -
McCall Pattern no. 9308, Ladies' Sack Night Gown.
Made for a size 32-inch bust, this nightgown pattern includes five pieces for the front, back, collar, sleeve, and sleeveband. The pattern does not include pieces for the yoke. The front of the pattern envelope lists the material required for each size, and the back describes garment construction. The pattern pieces are unprinted. -
Pettus Genealogy Miscellaneous
Includes photographs of members of the Pettus family (some named, some unnamed) as well as correspondence and newspaper articles related to them as well. -
Probate court settlement of debt.
This document details the settlement of the estate of J. B. Parker. The back has calculations of amount owed to Hutchens & Murdock by Plummer. -
"Plat of Monte Sano."
Drawn for James F. O'Shaughnessy, the map shows the Monte Sano Hotel, the community of Viduta, Laura's View and Laura's View Station, and natural features of the mountain, such as Chalybeate Spring and Natural Well. The map also features names of property owners O'Shaughnessy, J. R. Stevens, Mrs. M. W. Wells, Milton Humes, and W. J. Pulley. -
Loan contracts between I. Schiffman & Co. and various customers.
Various loan contracts for livestock and equipment between I. Schiffman and customers including Moses Johnson, J. C. Todd, Gus Williams, Tom and B. F. Wyley, Henry Rice, and I. K. Carter. -
Receipt of debt for E. B. Carter.
A detailed breakdown of loans and payments for E. B. Carter in business with I. Schiffman. -
Notice of the dissolving of Hutchens & Murdock.
This notice by William Thomas Hutchens written on stationary from the office of the Postmaster describes the dissolving of Hutchens & Murdock due to the "ill health" of Andrew J. Murdock and the recommendation of his physician to "seek a new climate." -
Property of Hutchens & Murdock.
These documents list the real estate owned by William Thomas Hutchens and Andrew J. Murdock, a list of stocks and bonds, and a contract between Hutchens and Hutchens & Murdock to lease two lower floors, basement, and grounds of a building owned by Hutchens & Murdock for the price of $40.00 per month. -
Acknowledgement of payment from W. T. Hutchens from A. J. Murdock.
This document states that William Thomas Hutchens paid Andrew J. Murdock $4,702.22 for Murdock's half interest in the pluming and heating business. Attached is the insurance agreement of the property of Hutchens & Murdock and the payment agreement for the insurance. -
Handwritten document of payment agreement from G. A. Plummer.
Hutchens & Murdock agrees in the original text to pay $161.73. The text that is written on top of the original states that Plummer had received $25.04 in full payment. Various other illegible notes remain. -
The Tribune, Monument Edition.
Published on Thanksgiving Day 1900, this issue of the Tribune includes stories, songs, and poetry; lists of dead Confederate soldiers from Huntsville and Madison Count; and coverage of the erection of the Confederate monument in downtown Huntsville. Much discussion is made as well of the "Lost Cause," a mythology that perpetuates the belief that the cause of the Confederate States was noble and just and denies that slavery played the central role in secession. Includes columns written by Virginia Clay-Clopton and John Tyler Morgan. -
Harrison Brothers Queensware and lamp catalog.
These images are from a Harrison Brothers' catalog. The No. 35 Special and the No. 30 Special were products of the Steubenville Pottery Company. The Forest Pattern and Daisy Pattern items were glassware products from an unknown company. The No. 9 Ware items were from the Rawstone Engraving and Printing Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. -
H.W. Haynes sales card.
This is an image of a Harrison Brothers sales card. The text on the card states "We Sell Good People on Easy Payments. Crockery, Glassware, Furniture, Stoves, Tinware, Ice Cream Freezers, Water Coolers and House Furnishing Goods. Harrison Bros., Office and Salesrooms, 2 and 3 Commercial Row, Huntsville, Ala., Presented by H.W. Haynes, General Salesman." -
No. 36 Special advertisement.
This is an image of a Harrison Brothers advertisement for the "Original Package No. 36 Special." The text at the top of the page states "Harrison Brothers, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in China, Glass, Tin, Enameled Steelware, Cutlery, Paper and Paper Bags. Original Package No. 36 Special. Ironstone China, Plain and Decorated." The items included in the special and the prices are listed in the center of the page. The Harrison Brothers' terms are written in small print at the bottom of the page. -
No.35 Special advertisement.
This is an image of a Harrison Brothers advertising pamphlet for the No. 35 special, the first Queensware product sold by the store. The text at the top of the left page states "Harrison Bros., Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in Queensware, Glassware, Tobacco, Cigars, Paper, Paper Bags, Etc. Huntsville, Ala,-----1900." The inscription in small print below is an announcement for new Queensware and glassware products. The page on the right side of the image lists the items included in the No. 35 Special and the price. -
No. 8 Lamp Assortment advertisement.
The text at the top of this Harrison Brothers advertisement states "Harrison Brothers, Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in China, Glass, Tin, Enameled Steelware, Cutlery, Paper and Paper Bags. No. 8 Lamp Assortment. Colors in Blue, Green & Crystal, With Plain Chimneys." Below this text is listed each of the items included in the assortment and the price. The small print at the bottom of the page details the Harrison Brothers' terms. -
American Triple-Coated Enameled Ware advertisement.
This is an image of a Harrison Brothers advertisement for a "100-Piece Assortment of American Triple-Coated Enameled Ware". The advertisement also states "Quality Highest Standard" and features images of several enameled ware products such as pans, dippers, coffee pots, and tea pots. Each of the items included in the 100-piece assortment is listed and priced below the image. The description at the bottom of the page lists the freight charge for the purchase and describes the high quality of the "American Ware". -
No. 36 assortment and No. 8 lamp assortment, December 8, 1903.
This image of a C.C. Smith transaction from December 8, 1903, is cropped from page 444 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. C.C. Smith was from Eva Alabama, as noted at the top of the transaction. In this transaction, C.C. Smith purchased 1#36 asst., 1#8 lamp asst., 1 novelty asst, 2 doz. opal chicks, 1 doz. rabbits, and 1 doz. #150 syrup cans for $55.25. The no. 36 and no. 8 lamp assortments were advertised as special deals offered only by Harrison Brothers. -
Black Oak Stove sale, December 5, 1903.
This image of a Hampton + Wade transaction from December 5, 1903, is cropped from page 443 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. In this transaction, Hampton + Wade purchased a Black Oak Stove for $8.50. The Harrison Brothers began selling hardware products, such as stoves, in 1903. -
Pipes sale, November 23, 1903.
This image of a Miss Mollie McGee transaction from November 23, 1903, is cropped from page 431 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. In this transaction, Miss Mollie McGee purchased 8ft pipes + 2 collars, 2 elbows, and 2 stove mats for $2.55. The Harrison Brothers began selling hardware products, such as pipes, in 1903. -
Harrison Brothers assets and liabilities page, January 1903.
This is an image of the Harrison Brothers' January 1903 assets and liabilities from page 481 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. The Harrison Brothers' assets were: accounts considered good, leases and notes, cash on hand, stock of merchandise per invoices, store fixtures, 1 horse+ 1 buggy + 1 dray, and 2 storehouses + lots. Each item's cash value is listed next to it on the page. The Harrison Brothers' liabilities were: owe Holmes Earl note and D.T. Harrison note. The amount owed to each person is listed next to the name. The Harrison Brothers Hardware Company's net worth in January 1903, according to this page, was $6731.86. -
Harrison Brothers contractors accounts page.
This is an image of the Harrison Brothers' contractor account page on page 500 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. The dates on this page range from January 30 to January 12 of unknown years. This page lists several contractors, such as D.S. Brandon and A.M. Booth, who worked on the Harrison Brothers store rebuild project in 1902 after a severe fire in December 1901. This page lists payments to various workers, such as a plumber, and the costs of supplies, such as bricks. -
H. Brandon transaction, November 27, 1900.
This image of an H. Brandon transaction from November 27, 1900, is cropped from page 530 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902. In this transaction, H. Brandon purchased lamp burners and chimneys. The transaction on this page corresponds to page 28 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. Henderson Brandon and his son, Daniel S. Brandon, were Black business owners in Huntsville, Alabama. -
H. Brandon customer account page, 1898-1901.
This is H. Brandon's customer account page on page 28 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. Transactions and payments on this ledger page correspond to Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902, and date from January 31, 1898, to February 25, 1901. Henderson Brandon was a Black business owner in Huntsville, Alabama, but "Col." is not written beside his name. -
Margret Weaver, Rebecca Jones, and Julia Jones transactions, August 25, 1900.
This image of the Rebecca Jones, Julia Jones, and Margret Weaver transactions from August 25, 1900, is cropped from page 480 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902. The transactions on this page were paid for by note and cash and do not correspond to a customer account page. Rebecca Jones's transaction cost was erased and no payment type is listed for her purchase. In these transactions, the customers purchased plates and tea sets. "Col." was written after the three customers' names to indicate that they were Black.