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- 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
- Transcript of a public meeting held by the Montgomery County Citizens' Council at Garrett Coliseum.
- 1961-06-08
- The meeting was led by Don Hallmark and featured the following speakers: Montgomery Mayor Earl James, Dr. Henry Lyon of Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery Citizens' Council Chairman Carl Herbert Lancaster, and Alabama Attorney General...
- 2011-09-12
- Letter from Harry Toulmin at Fort Stoddert in Mobile County, Alabama, to U.S. Secretary of War John C. Calhoun.
- 1818-05-25
- In the letter Toulmin discusses the proposed improvement to the road between Fort Stoddert and Fort Hawkins in Georgia, which was authorized by a recent act of Congress. He argues that the current route between the two forts is "entirely out of...
- 2010-11-12
- Transcript of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel J. B. Crane, commander of the U.S. troops in St. Augustine, Florida, to F. Weedon, mayor of St. Augustine.
- 1836-09-18
- 2011-09-22
- Excerpt from LETTERS FROM ALABAMA, (U.S.) CHIEFLY RELATING TO NATURAL HISTORY by Philip Henry Gosse, an English naturalist.
- 1859-00-00
- This passage includes a letter written by Gosse, on September 1, 1838. He discusses slavery in Alabama ("a huge deadly serpent"), describing cruel punishments, poor living conditions, and impediments to emancipation. In his view, the institution...
- 2009-06-25
- Incomplete handwritten copy of a letter from Dr. Edwin G. Booth at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, to Miss Horton.
- 1864-08-20
- The letter describes the death of Lieut. John H. Comstock during the battle of Mobile Bay, on August 5, 1864. A transcript is included.
- 2011-11-16
- Newspaper clipping of telegrams to and from the U.S. Secretary of War, dealing with the captivity of Jefferson Davis.
- 1865-05-28
- 2012-10-18
- Certificate from the Equitable Life Insurance Society of the U.S., appointing H.M. Weedon Chief Medical Examiner for the town of Eufaula, Alabama.
- 1886-04-07
- 2011-09-22
- New snippets from The Roanoke Leader, including several statements about the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine and the possibility of war between the United States and Spain.
- 1898-02-23
- One statement suggests that if a Spanish ship had exploded in the Havana harbor, "the accident theory would have found more supporters in this country than as it is." Another mentions that if war is declared, many Confederate veterans (such as...
- 2010-07-27
- Letter from Henderson M. Somerville of the Board of U.S. General Appraisers in New York, to former Senator James L. Pugh in Washington, D.C.
- 1903-10-10
- In the letter Somerville discusses a rumor that he will be dismissed from his position on the appraisal board. While his alleged offense involves a dispute with Secretary Shaw of the U.S. Treasury, he believes that "The real pretext for such...
- 2011-09-22
- Correspondence written to and by Birmingham businessman Frederick M. Jackson, from 1905 to 1907.
- 1905
- Much of the correspondence is concerned with different coal properties in Alabama and Tennessee that were available for investment. There are also letters from people wanting information on the quality of coal at different mines. Letters from John...
- 2011-10-24
- "Washington Seeks to Keep People of U.S. in Cool Mind."
- 1915-05-08
- This article describes the response of United States citizens and government officials to the news about the Lusitania: "The most significant feature of the situation created in America by the sinking of the Lusitania, as viewed by official...
- 2010-04-23
- "Between 100 and 150 U.S. Subjects Lost Lives when Giant Liner Sank."
- 1915-05-08
- "Total Loss of Life Is at Least 1,214 and It May Exceed 1300 When Figures Are Final." This article discusses the expected number of dead passengers from the Lusitania, and it lists recently reported survivors.
- 2010-04-23
- List of European cities where the Rainbow Division of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment was stationed during World War I.
- 1917
- The arrival and departure dates at each location are also recorded. The list is made on Y.M.C.A. stationery; the letterhead reads "American Y.M.C.A. / U.S. Army of Occupation. / Sinzig, on the Rhine, Germany. / 167th Reg. Rainbow Div."
- 2009-09-15
- Excerpts from TEXTBOOK FOR SPEAKERS ON THRIFT STAMPS AND WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS by the National War-Savings Committee of the U.S. Treasury Department.
- 1918
- The first excerpt explains the purpose of the stamps; prices and interest rates; and the steps for purchasing, exchanging, and redeeming them. The second excerpt discusses the costs of the war, reporting the number of men fighting around the world;...
- 2009-09-15
- Flier advertising the activities and amenities available at the U.S.O. club in Talladega, Alabama.
- 1942
- 2009-09-15
- "Guides for Wartime Use of Women on Farms," by the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor.
- 1942
- This press release explains the proper methods for employing women as agricultural workers, discussing recruitment, hours, payment, transportation, and lodging. It stresses the importance of paying women a wage comparable to that provided in other...
- 2011-01-13
- "99 Ways to Share the Meat," by the Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- 1943
- This leaflet describes the importance and process of point rationing, which applies to food products such as meat, cheese, fats, and oils. It offers suggestions for altering meal plans; consuming adequate vitamins and nutrients when reducing meat...
- 2011-01-13
- "Menu from the House of Representatives Restaurant at the U.S. Capitol."
- 1943-04-00
- This menu from the House restaurant in Washington, D.C., is signed by many of Boykin's colleagues.
- 2009-09-15