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Subject: Industrialization--Alabama

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- "$1,500,000 Cement Plant Assured Mobile as RFC, WAC Accept Bid."
- In this article Boykin announces the opening of a new cement plant, which he worked to secure for Mobile.
- 2009-09-15
- "Blockade Goods."
- 1863-05-24
- Advertisement for hardware and supplies that are usually difficult to get because of blockades.
- 2010-01-25
- "Bright Future for Mobile Seen in Waterway Project."
- 1950-02-15
- This article discusses several inland waterway projects Boykin hopes to begin in Alabama. 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
- "Congressman on Right Track."
- 1937-01-16
- This article praises Boykin for his efforts to develop the natural resources in the first district. From The Mobile Times.
- 2009-09-15
- "First District Development Is Outlined."
- 1961-12-05
- In this article Boykin describes recent industrial development in the area. From The Mobile Press.
- 2009-09-15
- "Iron Works and Manufatory of Salt Pans, &c., By John Miller, Burnsville, Alabama."
- 1863-05-24
- Advertisement for the goods produced by the ironworks in Burnsville, specifically directed at salt manufacturers who might be interested in "Salt Pans of a superior quality and durability." Miller is "prepared to do all kinds of jobbing in his...
- 2010-01-25
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-08-10
- This issue mentions the Russian declaration of war on Japan; the recent use of the atomic bombs; an increase in the state's industrialization; and the new forestry program at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
- 2009-09-18
- "McIntosh Chemical Plant Nears Completion."
- 1952-03-27
- This article by Elsie Stallworth describes products and facilities of the new Mathieson Chemical Corporation plant in McIntosh, Alabama. Boykin is pictured in the article with the vice president of the company. From The Citronelle Call.
- 2009-09-15
- "Moulders Wanted."
- 1863-12-27
- Advertisement seeking two molders to work at the Jackson Foundry in Demopolis, Alabama.
- 2010-01-25
- "Vast Developments in Area Predicted by Congressman."
- 1948-10-22
- In this article Boykin describes the industrial potential of the Mobile Bay area. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Wanted to Hire, 200 Negro Men."
- 1864-01-24
- Advertisement seeking two hundred slave men to work at the Bibb Iron Works; for every ten men hired, "One Woman will be received." Room, board, and clothing will be provided for all workers.
- 2010-01-25
- "Wanted to Hire."
- 1864-12-04
- Advertisement seeking two hundred "negro mechanics and laborers" to work at the foundry in Selma, Alabama; board, clothing, and medical service will be provided. The ad also asks for fifteen men to work on a steamboat on the Alabama River, and it...
- 2010-01-25
- "Wanted."
- 1863-12-27
- Advertisement placed by a man seeking employment in an ironworks: "Has had 23 years experience in the business, and is a refugee from Missouri."
- 2010-01-25
- Letter and telegram from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862-02-11
- In the letter, written February 11, 1862, Lapsley discusses the supply of coal, saltpeter, and sulphur available to the Confederate government if it decides to establish an armory in Selma, Alabama. He ends by expressing the need for more weapons:...
- 2009-09-28
- Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
- 1862-02-24
- In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from Charles Walsh in Mobile, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1863-02-12
- In the letter Walsh discusses the recent sale of the foundry at Selma to the Confederate government.
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from Colin J. McRae in Richmond, Virginia, to President Jefferson Davis.
- 1862-02-24
- In the letter McRae encourages the president to establish an armory at Selma, a proposal he had unsuccessfully made to the Confederate government before: "I therefore take the liberty of again addressing you on the subject and to urge the absolute...
- 2009-09-28
- 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 Edward Boykin.
- 1964-08-10
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank writes about his business ventures in turpentine, timber, lumber, crossties, and shipbuilding.
- 2009-09-15