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Preserving tangible links to the past
for the
benefit of present and future generations.
(251) 432-6161
Oakleigh Historic House
300 Oakleigh Place
Mobile, AL 36604
The Official Period House of
the City of Mobile, AL
Oakleigh Mansion phone:
(251) 432-1281
Site Last
Updated:
07/02/2009 5:30 PM |
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Mitchell
Archives
One of the main objectives of the Historic Mobile Preservation
Society is the preservation of records, books, documents and
memorabilia relating to Mobile's history. Collections were
started with the Society's organization in 1935.
The research and study activities of the Historic Mobile
Preservation Society are concentrated in the Minnie Mitchell
Archives Building. Numerous original documents, Confederate
documents, maps, first editions, and rare books are included in
the archive's collection.
There are many photographs, including
the William E. Wilson Photographic Collection of 1894-1905,
William E. Wilson came to Charleston, South Carolina from
London, England in 1855 as a child. He began to study
photography in New York and moved to Mobile in 1894. Here he
compiled an impressive history of the city, which includes 2000
original glass negatives that may be viewed as 8x10 prints.
Historic Mobile Preservation Society also houses the George B. Rogers
architectural library. This 404-volume collection includes books
on topics ranging from landscape architecture to hardware
catalogs and personal photograph albums. These pieces offer a
powerful insight into the mind and imagination of one of the city's
most notable architects.
The extensive files of the Bedsole Trust are also available for
researchers in the Reading Room. These holdings refer to the
City Hospital Restoration Board and the multi-million dollar
adaptive use restoration of the 1836 City Hospital.
The archive also holds the first edition of the Mobile Commercial
Register, Volume 1, Number 1, dated December 10, 1821, numerous
clippings and memorabilia, and the log book of the Steamer S. E.
Meaher, 1855.
The holdings are constantly updated with the addition of clippings,
books, historical records, photographs, and related items
including an oral history collection, which is a continuing
project. The Historic Mobile Preservation Society continually
studies ways to expand its archival program as an aid to
teachers and students, for providing community program
materials, and as an important asset to Mobile's overall
historic preservation effort.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HMPS HOLDINGS INDEX
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The Oakleigh Historic Museum
Hours of Operation
Thursday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Sunday: 1:00PM-4:00PM
Closed: Monday-Wednesday
Tours on the hour.
Last tour one hour before closing.
General Admission:
$7 for adults
$3 for children and students
$5 per person for groups
of 10 or more
Discounts for Seniors, AAA, Veterans &
Active Military
*Closed most holidays including:
New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Mitchell Archives are open by appointment.
For information call 251.432.6161 or
email hmpsarchives@bellsouth.net
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HMPS HOLDINGS INDEX
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