Source Collection
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 3: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 2.15: Speech - History, Collier Library.
Description
The speech recounts the capture of outlaw John A. Murrel by Tom Brannon, who was enslaved by the Oaks Plantation in Florence, Alabama.
Date Created
9-2-2026
Date
January 1968
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
William Lindsey McDonald, "'Uncle' Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrel," University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 3: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 2.15: Speech - History, Collier Library.
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Publication Title
"'Uncle' Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrel"
First Page
1
Last Page
6
Announcement that William L. McDonald presented the Tom Brannon and John A. Murrel speech before the Tennessee Valley Historical Society.
''Uncle Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrel,'' Revised.pdf (2545 kB)
Revised and annotated version of speech
Comments
The attached additional file includes a copy of the "Uncle Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrel" speech that was revised and annotated by William Lindsey McDonald and an announcement about its delivery. Both files were derived from the following source collection:
University of North Alabama Archives and Special Collections, William Lindsey McDonald Collection, Box 3: Speeches, Writings, Sermons, Folder 2.19: Speeches - Uncle Tom Brannon and the Capture of John A. Murrel, Collier Library.
Note: The usage of collection identification terms, including titles and file names, retains the original phrasing used by William Lindsey McDonald, which may be seen as archaic, offensive, or paternalistic. However, the archives seek to use descriptive terminology that adheres to contemporary discourse.