Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.4: Articles - C, Collier Library.
Description
The article offers an excerpt and overview of the diary of Sally Independence Foster, a young girl from Florence, Alabama who recorded her experiences during the Civil War. Foster lived in Courtview, now known as Rogers Hall on the campus of the University of Alabama. Additional photographs of Courtview (Rogers Hall) are available in the University Architecture and William Lindsey McDoanld Image Collections by searching the side bar located on the left.
Additional information about Sally Independence Foster, can be found in this LibGuide, the digital archival collection, or the finding aid to the physical collection.
Date Created
9-16-2026
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "The Courtview Diary," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 5: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 10.4: Articles - C, Collier Library.
Rights
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Publication Title
"The Courtview Diary"
First Page
1
Last Page
2
