Zeta Beta Tau
Fraternal organizations--United States
A marker erected by the Alabama Historical Association marks the site of the Psi chapter of Zeta Beta Tau , the first Jewish fraternity on the University of Alabama campus.
Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) was first organized in New York at Columbia University as a youth Zionist Society, officially becoming a Greek letter fraternal organization in 1903.
The original Psi chapter was colonized in Tuscaloosa with 15 men. As ZBT thrived, two additional Jewish fraternal organizations, Kappa Nu and Phi Epsilon Pi, also formed chapters on campus. Ultimately both merged into ZBT at the national and local levels. No longer an exclusive Jewish fraternity, ZBT has been open since 1954 to "All Men of Good Character" who understand and appreciate its mission and founding purpose.
The historic marker was erected on the occasion of Zeta Beta Tau's Centennial at the University of Alabama campus, March 2016, on Jefferson Avenue in Tuscaloosa.
Betty Slowe
Betty Slowe
April 5, 2017
Betty Slowe (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Zelpha Storey Wells
Music teachers
African-American--History--Tuscaloosa
As a performer and teacher, Zelpha Wells has performed across the U.S. and teaches music lessons free of charge. Wells founded the Zelpha’s Cultural Development Corp., an after school program that encourages positive character development. Her awards include being featured in Time Magazine, the Tuscaloosa Arts Council Music Educator of the Year, the Governor’s Art Award, and the Civitan Club’s Citizen of the Year. In 2002, the Zelpha Wells Piano Competition for Collegiate Artists was established at Stillman College.
Wells was awarded the Community Foundation's "Pillar of the Community" award in 2010.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa News
Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Zamora Temple Receipts
Freemasons
Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America
A receipt from the Zamora Temple for Chas Hamner.
Zamora Temple
Chuck's Fish
1917
1918
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Receipt
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Zamora Shriners on Motorcycles, circa 1971
Parades
The Zamora Shriners show off their motorcycles in a parade down University Boulevard.
Tuscaloosa News Archive
circa 1971 - 1975
Fred’s discount store located to the Mellow Mushroom building in 1971. Rhealee’s Hat Shop is not advertised or listed in any newspapers or city directories after 1975.
Jason Townsend (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Zamora Shriners in Centennial Parade, 1916
Parades
Centennial of Tuscaloosa (AL)
The Zamora Shrine drill team in Tuscaloosa's centennial parade in 1916. The team is on Market Street (now Greensboro Avenue) approaching Broad Street (now University Boulevard). Hinckley Photo Shop is on the right and Brown's Dollar Store beyond it.
Tuscaloosa News Archive
1916
Betty Slowe (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Zamora Shriners
Parades
The Zamora Shriners of Tuscaloosa drive down University Boulevard in a parade. Note the downtown scene with Adrian's, and Rhealee in the background. Adrian's is the building currently (as of July 2010) occupied by DePalma's Restaurant.
Tuscaloosa News Archive
Jason Townsend (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
Young Ladies Swimming at Local Creek, circa 1923
Outdoor Recreation
Hurricane Creek (AL)
Josephine, Olivia, and Dorothy Murphy enjoy an afternoon swim on the banks of Hurricane Creek in the Brookwood area circa 1923.
The photograph was provided by John Earl, the son of Josephine Murphy Earl.
John Earl
circa 1923
Alina Coryell (Description)
Photograph
508
Tuscaloosa County (AL)
YMCA, 1105 Greensboro Avenue, Circa 1950
Young Men's Christian Association (Tuscaloosa, AL)
In the spring of 1947 a meeting of some 200 representatives from civic clubs, churches, organizations, and interested citizens was held in the First Methodist Church to consider the proposal of the Religious Council Youth Committee. This group of citizens voted to organize a YMCA and after due procedure the Association was incorporated and a Board of Trustees elected September 9, 1947. The new YMCA became a member of the Tuscaloosa County Community Chest for 1948.
In June, 1948, the property known as the Stringfellow House at 1105 Greensboro Avenue was purchased for a headquarters building. The building was in use until a new building was opened in April, 1959.
The YMCA building was open daily from 9 AM to 9:30 PM for informal use in games, reading, crafts, etc. as well as club meetings. On Friday evenings special programs for Jr. High students and on Saturday evenings special programs for Sr. High were held and the building remained open until 10:30.
YMCA
Circa 1950
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
YMCA Unveils Warner Portraits
Young Men's Christian Association (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Warner, Herbert David, 1882-1975
Warner, Mildred Westervelt, 1893-1974
Herbert David Warner (left) and Frank Moody at the unveiling of color portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Warner at the Central Building of the YMCA on November 1, 1967.
Color portraits of the couple by Alphaeus Philemon Cole, 1876-1988, a noted New York artist, were unveiled in the lobby of the Central YMCA.
Frank Moody made a speech relating the years of service and the generous donations by both Warners and expressed regret that Mrs. Warner was unable to attend due to poor health. In addition to Mr. Warner other members of the family at the ceremonies were Mildred Van Zele, granddaughter, and Jack Warner, son.
Warner spoke briefly for himself and his wife and said that they were thankful they were able to do the things they had for the community to show their appreciation of the good life shared in Tuscaloosa. He recalled the sadness they experienced when a teen-age son died in a tragic accident while on a YMCA outing and indicated this led to the donation of funds in memorial to him.
Tuscaloosa News
YMCA
Tuscaloosa News
November 1, 1967
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)
YMCA Pays Tribute to Herbert Warners, 1964
Young Men's Christian Association (Tuscaloosa, AL)
In December, 1964, a special meeting of the YMCA Board of Trustees was held to honor Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Warner for their support of the YMCA. The Warners, either personally or through the David Warner Foundation, contributed about $600,000 to the YMCA. The most recent contribution made it possible to pay off the capital indebtedness on the YMCA property and facilities.
The following members of the Warner family are in this photograph, from left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hibbard, Mrs. Ernest Williams, Mr. Herbert D. Warner, Mrs. Jack Warner.
Tuscaloosa News, December 3, 1964
YMCA
Tuscaloosa News
December 3, 1964
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Photograph
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Tuscaloosa (AL)