Coleman, Jefferson Jackson

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1 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on May 25, English Describing Archives: A Content Standard University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama Box Tuscaloosa archives@ua.edu URL:

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical/Historical note... 3 Scope and Contents note... 4 Administrative Information... 4 Related Materials... 5 Controlled Access Headings... 5 General... 5 Collection Inventory Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository: Creator: Title: ID: University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama Jefferson Jackson Coleman papers MSS.0337 Date [inclusive]: Physical Description: Language of the Material: Abstract: Preferred Citation 0.6 Linear Feet English Souvenirs from various events, as well as awards and honors bestowed upon Coleman, who served The University in many capacities for almost 50 years. Jefferson Coleman collection, University Libraries Special Collections, The University of Alabama. Biographical/Historical note Jefferson Jackson Coleman, son of Wade Hampton and Lillian Jackson Coleman, was born in Livingston, Alabama, on 27 March He attended the University of Alabama and held positions at the University from graduation in 1924 until Coleman was the first pledge of Theta Sigma fraternity which was the basis for starting the Delta Chi Chapter at The University on 12 February Coleman went on to serve The University in many capacities, from Business Manager of the football team to Director of Alumni Affairs, for almost 50 years. Until his death on 19 December 1995, he was the only person that had attended every Alabama bowl game, starting with the Rose Bowl on 1 January In 1990, The University honored him by renaming Memorial Coliseum after him. - Page 3-

4 Scope and Contents note The collection contains souvenirs from various events, in addition to awards and honors bestowed upon this University of Alabama employee who served The University in many capacities, from Business Manager of the football team to Director of Alumni Affairs, for almost 50 years. Administrative Information Publication Statement University Libraries Division of Special Collections, The University of Alabama Box Tuscaloosa URL: Provenance unknown Conditions Governing Access None Processed by unknown; updated by James Gilbreath, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, Page 4-

5 Related Materials Related Materials The photos are listed and described in the Jefferson Jackson Coleman Photographs (AT record ). Controlled Access Headings Poems University of Alabama Organizations Education University of Alabama -- Football -- History -- 20th Century Political collectibles Speeches Correspondence Picture postcards University of Alabama -- Alumni and alumnae. Artifacts Drawings (visual works) Sports, Recreation and Leisure Greeting cards Memorabilia University of Alabama General To provide faster access to our materials, this finding aid was published without formal and final review. us at if you find mistakes or have suggestions to make this finding aid more useful for your research. - Page 5-

6 Collection Inventory Title/Description Folder of Appreciation to Coleman from the University of Alabama Alumni and Friends in Sylacauga, Alabama, June 1, 1961 Souvenirs from Events Attended-Programs and ticket from Annual Dinner of the White House Correspondent's Association, 1979 and 1980; Playbill and ticket from "I Ought to be in Pictures"; Programs from National Football Awards Dinner, 1980 and Instances box 2,639 folder 01 box 2,639 folder 02 Souvenirs from Awards and Honors Received box 2,639 folder 03 Souvenirs from the University of Alabama-many side line passes to Alabama football games box 2,639 folder 04 Postcards-most sent from Coleman to the Alumni office box 2,639 folder 05 Miscellaneous-Correspondence, speech, Christmas cards, etc. box 2,639 folder 06 Portrait of a Matleay family box 2,639 folder 07 Drawing of the Confederate Raider "Alabama," and the U.S.S. Alabama Poetry-"The Prayer of Private Jones" and religious poetry Biographical Note box 2,639 folder 08 box 2,639 folder 09 Coleman was born in Livingston, Alabama. He received his Bachelor Degree in commerce and business administration in 1929 and married Rose Wallace Turner in He served as Director of Alumni Affairs at Alabama and was involved in all aspects of the University, especially athletics. He retired in University of Alabama cuff links and tie tack box 5389 Photos (see Jefferson Jackson Coleman Photographs (AT reccord ) for complete list and descriptions of photos) box Page 6-