The ADAH Public Information Subject Files: Alabamians at War collection contains records which document the participation of Alabamians in the following wars: Revolutionary War; War of 1812 and Creek War of 1813-1814; Creek War of 1836; Texas Revolution; Mexican War; Spanish-American War; World War I; World War II; Korean War; and Vietnam War. ADAH staff compiled the information from clippings, brochures, reference correspondence, photocopies and typescripts of original documents, and various printed materials in the ADAH collections. Most of the information is about people and events associated with the various wars. Information compiled about the Civil War is in a separate collection, the ADAH Public Information Subject Files: Civil War and Reconstruction.
Books, manuscripts, and other materials are described in the online catalog. Materials include both private collections and government records. Use the general search terms suggested in the links below, or look for specific names of people, places, or events.
Some photographs and documents have been scanned and are available in the digital collections. Browse by topic within each collection or search for particular people or places.
The Archives reference staff can also perform limited research for a fee. Submit a request using the Research Request Form.