The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-03
NO. 15.
DEPARTMENT NOTES.


 In presenting below the list of acces- sions. 1t Is deemed fitting in this connec- ton to again call attention to the char acter of donations desired. They may be indicated as follows, viz: Historical Library, Books and Man
 uscripts.
 In the collection of the materials bear ing upon the history of the State. books are Of hrst importance. and special effort VIII he directed to securing everything of a printed and documentary character. as will be indicated by the following out line of the classes of books and papers desired, viz:
 ever relating to Alabama, its people, or any part of its history.
 Second-All Alabama public and legis- lative documents and pamphlets, off, cial reports, etc.
 Third-AlI writings of Alabama authors Fourth-All Alabama eductional and re- hgious literature, such as journals of conventions, conferences and associa- tions; and catalogues, or announcements of educational institutions.
 Fifth--All old and current files of Ala bama newspapers. or periodical publica- tions.
 sixth-All maps of Alabama. or it's counties, towns, or localities, as well as old and rare maps of America, etc.
 Seventh-Miscellaneous historical works and publications. II
 Eighth-Manuscripts and documents; old private letters and correspondence. letter books, diaries, journals, scraI books, weather notes, manuscript maps. old account books surveyors note or field books, journals of participants in the Indian wars, and manuscript church or school registers.
 Museum. The museum to be built up is designed to embrace each and every object and article which properly comes within the scope of museum collection. These em- brace, among other things:
 First-Relics of pioneers and pioneer life as articles of dress. implements or labor, implements of the chase, and household furnishings.
 Second-Relics and personal belongings of eminent Alabamians, as library desks or tables. chairs, knives, dirks. duelling pistols or other fire arms, stock. knee or shoe buckles. drinking cups, watches. chains. snuff boxes and canes. Third-War relics. as uniforms, swords, arms and equipment. This should ln- cIude all wars of the United States, for there are known to be a number of Rev olutionary relics in the State. Fourth-Indian relics, as pottery, weap' ons of all kinds, personal ornaments. F1fth-Modern work when specially not ! able rom being unique in design, or the first of a class of article manufactured or intgoduced. , The collection of pictures and objects of art will form an interesting branch oi the Departments activities. The follow | Ing are desired for exhibition and per manent preservation, viz: First-Likenesses of all persons prom | inent in Alabama history. as well as o1 | all prominent persons. | Second-Drawings or photographs o historic localities, historic houses, ant beautiful or picturesque scenery in th' | State.
 Third-Collections of engravings or art volumes.
 Fourth-Statuary, bronzes, etc.. of any | subject.
 Fifth-valuable paintings. or drawings of any subject.
 Alabama War Records.
 The act of establishment charges ths special effort to collect data in reference | to soldiers from Alabama in the wal between the States" and ito cause the same to be prepared for publication as rent business of the Department, there. | fore, the compilation. for publication, oi | the records ( Alabama troops Is em' | phasized as of the very first importance | take months of painstaking> labor, but | the cooperation of of all veterans ano l of their descendants must be had. In complete records only exist Tn the omces of the Adjutant-General of Alabama, anc of the War Department at Washington All persons, therefore, who have in theif possession muster or pay rolls, war dia- ries or journals. reports, commissions discharges, paroles or other war papers are urged to forward them for use 1T this work. It is absolutely necessary to it's accuracy and completeness. The hearty cooperation of all camps of Con federate Veterans and the several chap ters of the United Daughters Of tht Confectionery Is expected
 All persons who can cooperate with the Department in the accomplishment of its very praiseworthy aims are requested to address the Director at Montgomery