Alabama Central Female College,
Commencement Program, 1876
Women's colleges
Commencement Program for the Alabama Central Female College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The program includes a list of graduates that read essays and performed music.
Tuscaloosa Public Library
June 28, 1876
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Document
678
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Stationery
Stationery
Letter written on Alabama Central Female College stationery. The author is unknown and the postmark date is illegible. The letter is written to Ms. R. H. Foster. Notable is the sketch of the Alabama Central Female College on the stationery and envelope.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Circa 1873-1879
Lee Rawlinson (Description)
Letter
2314
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Model School Class, Alabama Central Female College
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Teacher Miss Belle Strickland is standing behind her model class at the Alabama Central Female College which was housed in the old state capitol building owned by the University of Alabama. <br /><br /> The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829. <br /><br /> After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park. <br /><br /> Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).<br /><br /> The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.<br /><br />The note on the reverse of the photo states:<br /><p align="center">Miss Belle Strickland</p>
<p>In the photograph on the other side of this picture, Miss Belle Strickland is the teacher standing at the back of the class at the Alabama Central Female College located in the Old State Capital Building.</p>
<p>Later Miss Strickland joined the Stafford School Staff located on 9<sup>th</sup> Street and 21-22 Avenur. She was my 4<sup>th</sup> grade teacher at Stafford (circa 1900.).</p>
<p>Since Miss Strickland lived in the Strickland house on 24<sup>th</sup> Ave. and 15<sup>th</sup> Street and since this building is now located on the Old State Capital grounds I thought that it would be apropos to now place it in her old original house.</p>
<p>Fred R. Maxwell, Jr.</p>
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Circa 1900
Lee Rawlinson (Description)
Photograph
Letter
2312
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College, 1903
Women's colleges
Giles, B. F.
Old State Capitol
Advertisement for the Alabama Central Female College found in the 1903 Corolla, the University of Alabama yearbook. The photo features the main building and dormitory, and the advertisement boasts "Nothing cheap; nothing extravagant." The president at the time was B.F. Giles.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
The Corolla, v. 10, 1903
Alabama Central Female College
The Corolla
The University of Alabama
1903
Paul W. Bryant Museum
Jason Townsend (Description)
Advertisement
1154
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Colonel William Drakeford Fonville, 1849-1920
College presidents
School superintendents
Col. W. D. Fonville, left, with his son, Marion Yancy Fonville, and Marion's friend, thought to be Hermione Charlotte Bliss. Col. Fonville had an active career in academics. In 1916, Fonville, formerly president of the Missouri Military Academy at Mexico, Missouri, accepted the presidency at the Alabama Central Female College in Tuscaloosa, Visible in the background is the south entrance of the Old State Capitol in Tuscaloosa which housed the college. He started one of Tuscaloosa's first preparatory schools for men prior to their matriculating into the University of Alabama.
Fonville was born on October 14, 1849 and died on February 18, 1920.
Tuscaloosa News Archive
circa 1916
Jennifer Spraggins (Description)
184
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Alumnae Hall, circa 1903
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Alumnae Hall was located in the north building on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The room was originally used as the Senate Chamber when used as the state capitol.
The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. . The building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892); John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO.
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama Central Female College
Tuscaloosa Public Library
City of Tuscaloosa
Circa 1903
Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Photograph
Photograph
1110
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Art Class and Exhibition
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
A photograph of a drawing class and an exhibition of the students' art work at the Alabama Central Female College.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2352
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College, Classroom and Library
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Photographs of a chemistry classroom and the library.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2362
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College, Music Classes
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
A photographs of music and piano classes at the Alabama Central Female College.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2361
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Alabama Central Female College Music Facilities
Women's colleges
Old State Capitol
Photographs of the music facilities including the concert hall set in the rotunda where the House of Representatives met when the building was used as the state capitol.
The Alabama Central Female College was housed in the old state capitol building on grounds owned by the University of Alabama. The Alabama State Capitol was located in Tuscaloosa from 1826 until 1847. The stone foundation of the capitol was laid in 1827 and work was completed in the late fall of 1829.
After the seat of government was moved to Montgomery in 1847, the Tuscaloosa Capitol and its furnishing were deeded to the University of Alabama to be used for educational purposes. In 1857, the University Board of Trustees leased the building for ninety nine years to the newly formed Baptist-affiliated Alabama Central Female College. At this time, a large brick four story dormitory was constructed at the west of the building. The capitol building was used by the Alabama Central Female College until it was destroyed by fire on August 22, 1923 when a construction worker accidentally set it ablaze. He was soldering a piece of flashing while repairing the dome and the building caught fire. The historic building was totally destroyed by fire. In the 1930's, the site was cleared for use as a park.
Archibald John Battle was president 1860-1862 (he later served as president of Mercer University from 1872-1889). Joshua Hill Foster was joint principal from 1869-71 and president from 1871-1873 (then became faculty member at University of Alabama until 1892). John F. Lanneau served as president from 1873-79 (later serving as president of Baptist Female College in Lexington, MO and Pierce City College also in MO).
The ruins of the old Alabama State Capitol building can still be seen in Capitol Park in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
2363
Tuscaloosa (AL)