Karl Tyree Collection, 1818-2005 | UNA Archives and Special Collections

By Dixie Norwood

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Collection Overview

Title: Karl Tyree Collection, 1818-2005

Primary Creator: Karl Tyree Collection, 1818-2005

Extent: 6.0 Boxes

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains information from Karl Tyree, Jr., local lawyer and Executive Director of Florence Housing Authority. It includes Florence history through correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs, as well as information on Urban Renewal projects that occurred in Florence. There are also correspondence from Dr. Henry J. Willingham, his grandfather, as well as correspondence from W.C. Handy.

Biographical Note

Karl Tyree, Jr. was born in Florence, Alabama in 1925. His educational background includes Florence State University, Auburn University, and the University of Alabama Law School. He served in World War 2 and recvied the Bronze Star for his courage and aggressiveness during engagements in France and Germnay in 1944 and 1945. He set up his law practice in Florence in 1949 and in 1955, became the Executive Director of Florence Housing Authoriy. He was the grandson of Dr. Henry J. Willingham, president of Florence Normal in the early 1900s.

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Box 1

Folder 1: University of North Alabama Outstanding Service Award {The Honorable Karl Tyree, Jr.} (1990)
Folder 2: Kennedy-Karsner House: Pamphlets and Miscellaneous (1982;1984-1985)
Folder 3: Kennedy-Karsner House: Photographs (1971)
Folder 4: Kennedy-Karsner House: Newspapers and Magazine Articles (1970-1974;1976;1993;2003)
Folder 5: Karl Tyree, Jr.: Photographs (No Date)
Folder 6: Karl Tyree, Jr.: Correspondence (1942;1951;1969;1978;1980;1985;1987;1990)
Folder 7: Karl Tyree, Jr.: Miscellaneous (1977;1986-1988;1990;1997)
Folder 8: Karl Tyree, Jr.: Newspaper and Magazine Articles (1954;1967;1970;1973-1976;1980;1982;1986-1987;1990;1992;2005)
Folder 9: Karl Tyree, Jr.: T.S. Stribling (1984)
Folder 10: Florence Housing Authority and Urban Renewal: Photographs (1977;1990)
Folder 11: Florence Housing Authority and Urban Renewal: UNA Honorary Doctorate (1991)
Folder 12: Florence Housing Authority and Urban Renewal: Speeches and Notes (1940;1969;1979;1989-1990)
Folder 13: Florence Housing Authority and Urban Renewal: Miscellaneous Materials (1964;1967;1970;1977;1985)
Folder 14: Florence Housing Authority and Urban Renewal: Newspaper and Magazine Articles {2 Folders} (1962;1967-1968;1970-1979) / (1980-1983;1986-1992;1994;1996;2001)

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