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 5

Folder 1: Tyree, Karl Jr.: Miscellaneous Papers (1954;1957-1959;1960;1962;1967;1978;1982;1990-1991)
Folder 2: Tyree, Karl Jr.: Certificates (1951;1953;1956;1958;1962;1967;1989)
Folder 3: Tyree: Boys State of Alabama Certificate (1941)
Folder 4: Tyree, Karl Jr.: Correspondence (1969-1970;1972-1974;1977;1987;1989-1990;2002)
Folder 5: Tyree, Karl Jr.: Photographs (1946;1991)
Folder 6: Tyree: Florence (1966;1968;1986;1990;1994-1996;2005)
Folder 7
Folder 8: Tyree: Florence Historic Districts Tree Survey {Alabama Forestry Commission} (March 1987)
Folder 9: Tyree: Florence Housing Authority (1973;1976)
Folder 10: Tyree: UNA (1967;1991;1999)
Folder 11: Tyree: Miscellaneous Personalities {Howard Heflin; E.B. Haltom; George McBurney} (1973;1980;1991-1993;1995;1998;2003)
Folder 12: Tyree: Family Information {First City Bank; Ernest Deal; Clifton, Tennessee} (1988/1971;1973;1975;1977-1981;1983;1987-1990;1994;2003/1967;1983;1987;1990-1991)
Folder 13: Tyree, Karl Jr.: Newspaper Articles-Florence and Urban Development (1962;1964;1967-1968;1970-1975;1977-1979;1981;1983;1987;1989-1990;1994;1997;2003)

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