The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

(No. 1.)
 Through the public spirit of the man axement of The Advertiser, the di- rector of the Department of Archives and History has been accorded the courtesy of publishing at irregular in- tervals notes and items in reference 10 his work. and also sketches, notes and oueries bearing upon the history, etc. Of he State. This privilege has been ac- septed in the hope that through the publicity given its operations this new { ma important State Department would not only become more widely known to the people, but in the belief that thereby attention would be more dl- rectiy brought to its needs and char acter. Contributions and notes on nis- torical topics ara requested by the di- rector and if pertinent and valuable they will be given a place.
 Correspondence should be addressed to the Director.
 DEPARTMENT NOTES.
 The Department of Archives and History" to be located in the State Capitol, was established by the General Assembly by act approved Feb. N, 5 1901; and was organized and opened for work on March 2d following. In its creation 1t had the active support of the late Gov. Sanford. and its passage was practically unanimous. Under the supervision of the director the several lines of activity contemplated by the law have been formulated and put m operation. The objects of the de- partment may be stated as "the care and custody of official archives. the collection of materials bearing upon the history. of the State. and of the terri tory included therein, from the earliest times: the completion and publication of the States official records. and other historical materials, the diffusion or knowledge in reference to the history and resources of the State. the encour- agement of historical work and ra- search" etc., etc. As will appear, one of the principal duties of the department is the collect ion and preservation of historical ma terials of all kinds pertaining to tho State and this feature is at this time especially emphasized because of the interesting and varied list of dona- tions.s which is given below z It is the desire of the Department to secure copies of all books and pam- phlets written by Alabamians. or re- iating to the State, or published in the State. as well as general historical works. Also maps, prints, charts, manuscripts. historical pictures. pho- tographs and old oil paintings, war rec ords, school and college catalogues, all church literature, such as conventions. conference. or association minutes, and pamphlets sermons or addresses, etc. Files of newspapers will be of particu- lar value.
 At present the Department is also receiving practically all the issues of the State newspaper press. All editors and publishers not now doing so should send their issues regularly. They are to be bound and permanetly pre- served. s The collections are daily growing. and with the aid of all public-spirited citizens and others. they will reach an extent and character which will fill the hearts of all patriotic Alabamians with pride and delight. The educational and practical value of the collections cannot be estimated. Items similar to those indicated be- low are respectfully solocited.
 Books.
 The donations of books and pamph- lets have been numerous and valuable. Among the acquisitions of very great interest may be noted History of the American Indians," by James Adair an Indian trader. and. for forty years a resident among the Southern tribes It was published in London, .775. Also twelve volumes of Confederate Milf tary History" (Atlanta. 1S99), pre- sented by Judge John T. Cook, chief clerk in the State Auditors office. Also the Catalogues of the Wisconsin State Historical Society, 1S73-S7, T vol umes presented by Miss Louise Manly, Vance. Ala.
 The following are among other donors of books and pamphlets: Dr. J. Hal Johnson. The American Book Co.,, Dr. B. F. Riley. The New York State Li- brary, Pan-American Exposition Co.,, Francis M. Purifoy. John s. Kennedy, J. Witherspoon DuBose. Dr. J. K. Powers. Capt. Wm. H. Dingley, the Smithsonian Institution, and National Museum the American Historical Asso- citation. the War Department. Love- man, Joseph & Loeb (The Book Worm) Gen. Joseph Wheeler. David w.. Me Iver, the city of Montgomery, the State Board of Health, and the Brown Print ing Company
 sv Newspaper Files.
 The following newspaper files have been acquired. viz:
 The Montgomery Advertiser. 1S54-56 bound book.
 The Autauga Citizen. Prattville, July 2. 1874. Presented by E. P. Rosamont of Bessemer..
 Nek York Tribune (weekly and semi. weekly) 1S55-S0 Complete; and cover. fully the war and reconstruction per iods.
 Tuskegee News, Tuskegee, Macor County. March 27. 1S73-April 13, 1882; | books. Presented by D. w. McIver o Montgomery.
 The following were acquired from Mrs. s. L.T. Gallaspie of -Brewton
 Southwestern Baptist. Tuskegee partial files. 1S59-63.
 The Baptist Correspondent, Marion, number; Dec. g. 1860.
 The Southern Messenger, Greenville partial files, 1S60-61.
 Marion Commonwealth. Marion, number: Dec. 10. 1858.
 Montgomery Advertiser 2 numbers Sept 14. 1859; Feb. IS. 1863.
 Independent American, Troy. 1 num- ber: Aug. 8. 1855.