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- "To the Republicans of Dallas!"
- Flier addressed to freedmen in Dallas County, Alabama, warning them of "recent converts to Republicanism" who will compete for their vote in the upcoming county elections. All the questionable candidates are mentioned, with evidence of their...
- 2009-06-25
- Biographical sketches of Frank W. Boykin.
- These brief biographical sketches give the basic details of Boykin's life and work.
- 2009-09-15
- Instructions and schedule for official passengers of the U.S.S. Ingham.
- This sheet gives an itinerary and basic information for those traveling on the U.S.S. Ingham.
- 2009-09-15
- "U.S. Engineers' Efficiency Shown in Conducting Tour of Congressmen; Boykin of Alabama Adds Much Zest."
- This article by Richard Koepke describes a tour of the St. Lawrence River that the U.S. Engineer Department gave to a group of congressmen. Boykin, one of the group, is mentioned specifically for his colorful personality and behavior.
- 2009-09-15
- "President Truman Might Attend Fishing Rodeo."
- This article gives President Truman's response to an invitation to the annual deep sea fishing rodeo held at Dauphin Island. From The Mobile Press-Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Boykin Fighting Industry Curbs."
- This article by the Associated Press discusses Boykin's fight against pricing and licensing restrictions hindering the sale of surplus naval stores. From The Mobile Press-Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Boykin Ready to Start Work."
- This article describes Boykin's return to Washington, D.C., after an automobile accident.
- 2009-09-15
- "Re-elect Frank W. Boykin to Congress."
- This card, issued during one of Boykin's congressional campaigns, is similar to many of his political advertisements in the newspapers.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Mrs. Sidney G. Weil to the editor of the Montgomery Advertiser.
- In the letter Mrs. Weil discusses the need for Montgomery to incorporate surrounding towns in order to increase its population and attract large businesses to the area: "There is surely a way to incorporate into the City it's [sic] natural growth,...
- 2009-10-16
- Section 1 of A. J. Pickett's "Interesting Notes upon the History of Alabama."
- This section gives information from Colonel Jeremiah Austill, "in relation to the 'Canoe Fight' & other engagements in which he was concerned in the memorable years 1813, 1814." Austill's account includes sketches of relevant forts and waterways in...
- 2010-05-12
- Section 14 of A. J. Pickett's "Interesting Notes upon the History of Alabama."
- This section gives information from George S. Gaines, "in relation to his early settlement in Alabama." Topics include the arrest of Aaron Burr in 1807 and accounts of the Choctaw Indians.
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from George Burgess in New York to Edward Harris in Moorestown, New Jersey.
- In the letter Burgess discusses the shipment of a picture for Harris from Lucy Audubon. The picture was drawn by the naturalist John Audubon, Lucy's deceased husband.
- 2010-07-15
- "Wallace for Governor: 'Our kind of man.'"
- Leaflet promoting George Wallace in the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. It discusses his stance on issues such as taxation, medical service, public education, gender equality ("Alabama's women will have their rightful place in state government"),...
- 2010-11-08
- "Wallace for Governor."
- Brochure promoting George Wallace in the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. It discusses the "highlights and achievements" of the previous Wallace administrations (both his and Lurleen's), ending with their commitment to the "American Way of Life". The...
- 2010-11-08
- Transcript of the autobiography of Ebenezer Hearn.
- This transcript covers the years 1794 to 1818, but it is incomplete; the original document was destroyed in a house fire. The excerpt discusses Hearn's childhood in North Carolina; his military service during the Creek War; and his work as a...
- 2010-11-12
- Draft of the annual report of the commissioners of the Oconee Navigation Association.
- In the report the commissioners describe the work they have overseen on the river, including a lock and dam that has been completed, which will "advance the growth of Milledgeville, ultimately add to the convenience & prosperity of the agricultural...
- 2010-11-17
- Draft of a letter from S. H. Dent to Colonel J. P. Smartt.
- At the start of the Civil War, Dent was a 1st lieutenant of the Eufaula Rifles, which became Company B of the 1st Alabama Infantry; he was eventually promoted to captain and commanded Dent's Battery (formerly Robertson's Battery). In the letter...
- 2011-04-04
- List of items requested by Bolling Hall, Jr., while serving in the Confederate army.
- During the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., servied in the 6th Alabama Infantry; the 2nd Battalion, Hillard's Legion; and the 59th Alabama Infantry.
- 2011-10-06
- Records of the 59th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.
- 1863
- This volume contains records of the company, including a muster roll; records of deaths during various periods of time; clothing accounts of individual members of the company, as well as those who received transportation; and other items of...
- 2011-10-25
- Transcript of a letter from George Johnstone, governor of West Florida, to John Pownall, secretary to the British Board of Trade and Plantations.
- 1766-04-01
- In the letter Johnstone describes the burden the Stamp Act has placed on the "infant colony," and he mentions the citizens' growing opposition to his administration. While he acknowledges the "real inconveniences" the tax has caused, he is careful...
- 2009-09-15