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.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 2

Folder 1: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Photographs (No Date)
Folder 2: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Dr. Willingham's Personal and Biographical Materials (1896-1897;1921;1935;1946)
Folder 3: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Newspaper and Magazine Articles (1921;1930;1938;1943-1944;1948;1971-1974;1976;1987-1988;1990-1991)
Folder 4: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Correspondence (1889;1918;1928;1932;1935;1937-1938;1941;1946;1953;1956)
Folder 5: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Miscellaneous-Henry J. Willingham Award (1965-1966;1993)
Folder 6: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Miscellaneous-University Memorabilia (1970)
Folder 7: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Miscellaneous-Genealogical Information (1975;1985)
Folder 8: Dr. Henry Jones Willingham: Framed Photograph with Dr. Keller, Dr. Willingham, W.H. mitchell, and Festus Malachi Cook {Snead College} (No Date)

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