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- Incomplete draft of a letter from James Dellet in Claiborne, Alabama, to the members of the Clay Club in Dallas County, Alabama.
- 1842-11-06
- The Clay Club was formed by the Whig citizens of Dallas County. In the letter Dellet writes that he will be unable to attend the club's upcoming dinner in Selma. He then gives a dismal summary of the nation's political and economic condition, which...
- 2009-06-25
- Handwritten copy of a contract between Lieutenant Colonel Minor Meriwether and Samuel G. Jones, engineer and superintendent of the Alabama and Florida Railroad Company in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1864-05-26
- Jones acknowledges receipt of the locomotive engine "Industry," which will be rented on a daily rate and returned upon request.
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Minor Meriwether in Selma, Alabama, to Samuel G. Jones, engineer and superintendent of the Alabama and Florida Railroad Company in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1864-06-21
- In the brief letter Meriwether orders Jones to send the locomotive engine "Industry" to the Alabama and Tennessee River Railroad.
- 2011-07-06
- "A Negro New Jerusalem."
- 1902-11-08
- This article criticizes an "immigration scheme" designed to attract African American citizens to a city in the midwestern United States, where "everything will be in the hands of the negro" (including city management, industry, and education). The...
- 2010-01-25
- "Miners, Fight To Win! Steel Workers, Strike!"
- 1934
- Flier issued by the Communist Party in Birmingham, Alabama, urging local steel industry employees ("Working men and women, white and Negro!") to join the general miners' strike: "The miners' strike must be won! They can win the war against the NRA...
- 2011-01-13
- "Roberts Says Loss Is Heavy."
- 1934-07-17
- This article discusses the proposed statewide textile strike and its effects. Scott Roberts, president of the Alabama Cotton Manufacturing Association, reports that mill owners may choose to close their businesses temporarily, before employees can...
- 2010-07-27
- "Statement by Mr. Boykin."
- 1935-04-07
- This statement was written during Boykin's first campaign. In it he addresses issues such as labor, industry, internal improvements, and veteran benefits.
- 2009-09-15
- "Platforms, Pledges and Issues in County Politics."
- 1938-04-01
- This article discusses Boykin's record and campaign platform, including issues such as industry, conservation, appropriations, and promotion of the first district. From The Mobile Press.
- 2009-09-15
- "Build Alabama with Boykin."
- 1946-07-20
- This political advertisement focuses on Boykin's efforts to bring industry to the state and to assist the "working man." From The Gulf Informer.
- 2009-09-15
- "Predict Record Vote for Boykin."
- 1948-04-30
- This article voices confidence in Boykin's campaign and mentions his stand on issues such as labor, industry, veterans, agriculture, and civil rights. From The Mobile Veterans News.
- 2009-09-15
- "A Letter from Rep. Boykin."
- 1950-09-00
- The editors of Tung World printed this personal letter from Boykin in their September 1950 issue. In the letter, Boykin writes about tung oil production, industry and economy in southeastern states, and colleagues in Congress. From Tung World.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Mrs. Forney Johnston.
- 1962-06-07
- This letter, written after Boykin lost his seat in the House, discusses the unsuccessful campaign, the work that he did while in office, and the efforts he will continue to make to bring industry and money to the state.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to General W. K. Wilson.
- 1962-11-26
- In this letter Boykin invites Wilson to join a large hunt to be held at his lodge in McIntosh, Alabama. He also discusses state and national politics, industry and economic development in Alabama, and the other guests who will attend the hunt.
- 2009-09-15
- Excerpt from the second edition of ALABAMA: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY TO 1900 by Lucille Griffith.
- 1972-00-00
- This passage, "A Day with Daniel Pratt," is from the chapter "Commerce, Industry, and Transportation." It describes the design and operation of the Pratt Gin Company in Prattville, Alabama.
- 2009-06-25