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Time Period: 1940-1949

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- Excerpt from REMEMBERING JIM CROW: AFRICAN AMERICANS TELL ABOUT LIFE IN THE SEGREGATED SOUTH.
- 2001-00-00
- In this passage Leon Alexander, a coal miner and union organizer in Alabama, recalls living and working under Jim Crow laws and his early efforts to fight them. He discusses father's work in the United Mine Workers and the unsuccessful miners'...
- 2009-06-25
- Excerpts from A PLACE OF SPRINGS by Viola Goode Liddell.
- 1979-00-00
- In the book Liddell describes life and changes in Camden, Alabama, during the twentieth century; the author lived in the town from 1933 until her death in 1998. In the first passage she discusses the effects of the Great Depression in different...
- 2009-08-24
- "Boykin Predicts Short Congress."
- 1949-09-22
- In this article, Boykin mentions some of the matters to be settled in the upcoming session of Congress. From The Mobile Press.
- 2009-09-15
- Program for Frank Boykin's testimonial dinner for Sam Rayburn.
- 1949-08-02
- This event honoring Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn featured an enormous buffet of wild game from across the country, followed by a nine-course meal. The affair, entirely paid for by Boykin, cost about $20,000 in 1949.
- 2009-09-15
- New Brunswick forest travel permit.
- 1949-06-27
- This permit allows Boykin to travel on specified forest lands in New Brunswick, Canada.
- 2009-09-15
- New Brunswick license for salmon and trout.
- 1949-06-27
- This license allows Boykin to fish for salmon and trout for a week in New Brunswick, Canada.
- 2009-09-15
- Louisiana resident hunting license.
- 1949-00-00
- This license allows Boykin to hunt anywhere in the state during open season.
- 2009-09-15
- "Eight Alabama Soldiers Gain Highest Award."
- 1948-12-19
- Article from The Montgomery Advertiser about the eight Alabamians who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor: from the Civil War, Richard Taylor; from the Philippine Insurrection, Gordon Johnston; from World War I, Sidney E. Manning; from...
- 2009-09-18
- "U.S. Foreign Trade Pact to Continue, Boykin Says."
- 1948-12-12
- This article gives Boykin's views on reciprocal trade agreements between the United States and foreign nations. From The Mobile Press-Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "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
- "Talks Set Tonight on Dauphin Bridge."
- 1948-10-18
- This article announces a meeting to discuss the construction of a bridge connecting Dauphin Island to the mainland. From The Mobile Press.
- 2009-09-15
- "Boykin Seeks U.S. Aid Fighting Fire Ant Problem."
- 1948-10-10
- This article by Bill Ziebach describes Boykin's efforts to get federal assistance in investigating and exterminating the fire ants infesting the southeastern United States. From The Mobile Press-Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Mobile Takes on Carnival Air as Football Fever Hits City."
- 1948-09-30
- This article deals with an upcoming football game between the University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University at a new stadium in Mobile. Among the dignitaries who plan to attend are Boykin and several other congressmen. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Don't Miss the Big Round-Robin Radio Broadcast Tonight."
- 1948-07-29
- This political advertisement announces several radio broadcasts regarding Boykin's campaign for the Senate. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- Flier promoting Harry F. Byrd for president and Frank W. Boykin for vice president.
- 1948-07-12
- This flier, issued around the time of the Dixiecrat revolt, suggests individuals to submit as nominees at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. It takes a firm states' right stance.
- 2009-09-15
- "Re-elect Boykin to Congress."
- 1948-05-04
- This colorful flier was issued during Boykin's congressional campaign of 1948.
- 2009-09-15
- "Send Frank W. Boykin Back to Congress."
- 1948-04-30
- This political advertisement focuses on Boykin's personal connection to veterans and on his legislative work on their behalf. From the Alabama Veterans Journal.
- 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
- "Vote for the Man Who Works for You."
- 1948-04-29
- This political advertisement lists Boykin's issues and accomplishments. Each statement is sponsored by a business or an individual. From The Citronelle Call.
- 2009-09-15
- "This Is 'Small Business' Sentiment Toward Boykin."
- 1948-04-29
- This political advertisement emphasizes Boykin's work on behalf of small businesses. It includes a letter from the chairman of the Conference of American Small Business Organizations. From The Citronelle Call.
- 2009-09-15