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- Transcript of a letter from Alexander McGillivray to John Leslie.
- 1784-09-20
- In the letter McGillivray discusses improved relations with the Spanish government; an address he sent to the Georgia legislature, to which he and the Creek Indians are awaiting a reply; and business opportunities in St. Augustine, Pensacola, New...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Joseph Noble in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to in Samuel B. Bidgood in Jackson, Alabama.
- 1818-09-12
- In the letter Noble discusses his recent arrival in Tuscaloosa County. He describes his journey; the residents and appearance of the town at Tuscaloosa Falls; business and agricultural opportunities in the area; and the quality and price of land in...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter to Messrs. Richards and Simmons in Cumberland, Rhode Island, from Messrs. Mason and Dexter in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1820-08-20
- In the letter Mason and Dexter describe the climate, landscape, and business opportunities of the area: "No part of the United States offers greater encouragement to the adventurer, especially the agriculturist than Alabama. The country is yet new,...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from James Browne in Sumter County, Alabama, to W. W. Renwick of Newberry District, South Carolina.
- 1842-01-30
- In the letter Browne discusses his travels through the South, describes the economic opportunities and prices of goods in Alabama, and asks about eligible young ladies at home. He wonders why women are reluctant to move south: "Alabama is a great...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from John E. Norcross in Montgomery, Alabama, to his grandfather.
- 1868-01-11
- Before the Civil War, Norcross was a reporter in Philadelphia, and he served in several regiments of the Union Army during war. He moved to Alabama in 1867 to take advantage of business and political opportunities during reconstruction, but he left...
- 2009-09-11
- Excerpts from a journal kept for several years by C. J. Hildreth.
- 1889
- In the journal Hildreth writes about his personal life and business in New Decatur, Alabama (also known as Albany), where he worked as a printer and newspaper editor. In the entries included here, he discusses how he came to settle in New Decatur...
- 2009-11-20
- "Tenth Annual Report of the Principals of the Calhoun Colored School, of Calhoun, Lowndes County, Alabama, with the Reports of the Heads of Departments."
- 1902-00-00
- In the report the principal explains the activities and success of the school, mentioning specific programs, events, and statistics. He also discusses the purpose for the institution and stresses the need for similar educational opportunities for...
- 2010-04-23
- ALABAMA CITY: ITS LOCATION AND THE ADVANTAGES IT OFFERS THE WORKINGMAN.
- 1907-00-00
- Pamphlet published by the Dwight Manufacturing Company to attract potential employees to the area: "The object of this booklet is to bring to your attention conditions, as they exist in Alabama City,--all of the above being exactly as represented...
- 2009-09-04
- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ALABAMA by T. L. Head, Jr., assistant county superintendent of education.
- 1922
- In this report Head describes the development of bus transportation among rural schools in Montgomery County. He gives details about the purchase and maintenance of the vehicles; the participating drivers and schools; and the records kept for each...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from T. Arnold Hill of the National Urban League in New York, to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1931-01-01
- In the letter Hill, director of the League's Department of Industrial Relations, encourages Governor Miller to give African Americans employment opportunities in the public works projects that will be funded through recent federal legislation: "It...
- 2009-09-15
- Message from Harry L. Hopkins, head of the Civil Works Administration.
- 1934-02-16
- In the message Hopkins gives details about civil works projects that are to be discontinued or reduced. He provides a few guidelines for cutting employees: "To accomplish necessary reductions you should lay off those needing work least...leaving no...
- 2009-09-15
- "9,700 Alabama World War Two Veterans Graduate Under G. I. Bill Since 1944."
- 1950-06-28
- Article from The LaFayette Sun, discussing the educational opportunities available to veterans in Alabama. Over 9,700 have graduated from college, but about 156,000 have received some sort of training.
- 2009-09-15
- "Alabama Council Newsletter," Volume 3, Number 1.
- 1957-06-00
- This newsletter was published by the Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc., "An Organization to Attain, Through Research and Action, Equal Opportunities for All People of Alabama." This issue includes articles on "segregation by intimidation"...
- 2010-01-28
- "Platform of the American Independent Party."
- 1968
- Brochure issued during the 1968 presidential campaign of George Wallace. The publication describes the party's stance on the following issues: domestic policy; local government; the federal judiciary; private property; crime and disorder; cities...
- 2012-01-27
- Excerpts from NOLAND'S CHEROKEE DIARY: A U.S. SOLDIER'S STORY FROM INSIDE THE CHEROKEE NATION by C. F. M. Noland, edited by Mildred E. Whitmire.
- 1990-00-00
- Noland served as a disbursing agent for the U.S. government during the Cherokee removal. In these passages he describes the landscape and waterways of Alabama and Georgia, commenting on the quality of the land and development opportunities; gives...
- 2009-09-04