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Weeden Homestead
Front: The Weeden Homestead, Huntsville, Alabama. "Bandana Ballads" -
W.L. Halsey transaction, August 7, 1900.
This image of a W.L. Halsey transaction from August 7, 1900, is cropped from page 471 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 2, 1898-1902. The transaction on this page was paid for in cash and does not correspond to a customer account page. W.L. Halsey purchased tobacco products in this transaction. W.L. Halsey owned a grocery company in Huntsville, Alabama, and was a frequent customer at Harrison Brothers. -
W.L. Halsey + Co. transaction, October 21, 1903.
This image of a W.L. Halsey + Co. transaction from October 21, 1903, is cropped from page 273 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903. The transaction on this page corresponds to page 63 in Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. In this transaction, W.L. Halsey + Co. purchased various Queensware, metalware items, and 1 dozen opal chicks. W.L. Halsey + Co. was a grocery company in Huntsville, Alabama, and was a frequent customer at Harrison Brothers. Harrison Brothers began selling hardware products in 1903 and hardware and home furnishing items gradually became their primary merchandise. -
W.L. Halsey + Co. customer account page, 1901-1903.
This is a W.L. Halsey customer account page on page 63 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 Harrison Brothers Hardware Company daybook 3, 1901-1903, and date from September 6, 1901 to November 17, 1903. -
Unknown (from Gurley, AL) to Roberts, Baker, 1905 - 02 - 21
This folder contains a collection of correspondence from Gurley to Baker L. Roberts. -
Two photographs of the Lanier family.
On back: "Anna Barclay Newman, 1845-1931 / Milton H Lanier / " " " Jr. / Annie Troy Lanier } Their father, seated / Robert Troy } with Margaret Troy Lanier -
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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. -
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Steele-Gaines House, modified circa 1903
Madison Co. - Huntsville Site #21, 519 Randolph Ave. SE, Huntsville -
Second Courthouse
Front: Court House, Huntsville, Ala. -
Second Courthouse
Front: County Court House, Huntsville, Alabama. -
Second Courthouse
Front: Court House, Huntsville, Ala. -
Sallie to Roberts, Ellen, undated
This folder contains correspondence between Sallie L. Roberts and Ellen D. Roberts. -
Rental agreement between Isaac Shiffman and Gilbert Bros.
This rental agreement details the terms on which Gilbert Bros. rented land from Isaac Shiffman for a monthly rent of $62.50. -
Receipts for the sale of property.
Two receipts detailing the sale of horses, wagons, and harnesses to I. Schiffman & Co. for $80.00 and $85.00. -
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. -
Receipt of debt for E. B. Carter.
A detailed breakdown of loans and payments for E. B. Carter in business with I. Schiffman. -
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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. -
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. -
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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. -
Photograph of an unidentified woman.
This photograph was found in a blank envelope with "Mrs. W. W. Newman 427 Locust St. Huntsville Ala." printed on the flap. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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." -
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. -
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. 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. -
Mrs. Lizzie Barclift customer account page, 1899-1900.
This is the Mrs. Lizzie Barclift account page on page 497 of Harrison Brothers Hardware Company customer account ledger 1, 1897-1904. Transactions and payments on this account page date from February 4, 1899, to September 4, 1900. The balance book pages referenced here coorespond to Harrison Brother Hardware Company daybook 2, 1896-1898. -
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. -
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Marshall County Historical Site Survey
This section contains reports related to the Marshall County Historical Site Survey. The reports are centered around soil-maps and other maps related to traffic. -
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.