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Subject: Alabama--Politics and Government--1951-

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- Biographical sketches of Frank W. Boykin.
- These brief biographical sketches give the basic details of Boykin's life and work.
- 2009-09-15
- "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
- "Wallace for Governor."
- Brochure promoting George Wallace in the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. It focuses on his commitment to the "working people" and his cooperation with organized labor: "Wallace is first with labor because Wallace puts labor first!"
- 2010-11-08
- "'Our Kind of Man': Wallace for Governor."
- Small flier promoting George Wallace in the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. It focuses on his plans for securing "educational excellence" and "economic progress."
- 2010-11-08
- "Alabama Voters To Determine Fate Of Third National Party?"
- Article written by Bill Kennedy for his column, "Branch Head Bill Says!" In it Kennedy promotes George Wallace because he poses the "threat of a third national party," which he proved when he "organized and led a 10-million-vote...
- 2010-11-08
- Telegram from members of the Non-Partisan Voters League in Mobile, Alabama, to Governor John Patterson in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1860-06
- In the telegram several members of the organization criticize the dismissal of Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick from Alabama State College and ask that his case be given a fair hearing. They also suggest the formation of a biracial conference to examine...
- 2010-01-28
- "Boost Boykin for High Post."
- 1936-01-11
- This article describes efforts to have Boykin appointed to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, where his constituents feel he could serve them best. From The Mobile Times.
- 2009-09-15
- Letters between Walton H. Craft in Mobile, Alabama, and Governor Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-09
- In the first letter, written September 6, 1944, Craft complains about African American passengers on city buses in Mobile: "A condition has been in effect here in Mobile since the War began...of some of the drivers of the City Lines allowing the...
- 2010-01-28
- Letter from U. J. Robinson, general secretary of the Alabama Baptist State Convention, to Governor Chauncey Sparks, and the response from the governor's secretary.
- 1944-09
- In the first letter, written September 15, 1944, Robinson comments on growing racial tension in the state and suggests that the governor call a biracial meeting to discuss the best way to deal with the situation: "I find there is a growing...
- 2010-01-28
- Menu for the House of Representatives Restaurant at the U.S. Capitol.
- 1951-02-21
- This menu from the House restaurant in Washington, D.C., is signed by many of Boykin's friends and colleagues.
- 2009-09-15
- Flier for a political rally and fashion show in Calvert, Alabama, where each candidate in the county will have an opportunity to speak.
- 1951-04-01
- 2009-09-15
- "Early-Rising Representative Boykin Starts Seventeenth Year in Congress."
- 1951-08-19
- This article by Wilbur Jennings describes Boykin's style and reputation as he begins his seventeenth year in the House of Representatives. From The Mobile Press-Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "Sweeping Victory Assured for Boykin!"
- 1952-04-30
- This flier from the 1952 congressional campaign contains articles outlining Boykin's political career and accomplishments. Though it claims to be a newspaper (the District Reporter), it is actually a paid political advertisement.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Harry Hardy Smith and George Cox.
- 1953-03-20
- In this letter to the chairman of the Theodore Ammunition Depot and the editor of the Mobile Press Register, Boykin discusses the possibility of expanding the depot.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Frances Smith.
- 1954-01-21
- In this letter to his daughter, Frank describes an enclosed letter by Anne Boykin Murphy, who studied Boykin genealogy. He also discusses recent and upcoming appropriations for Mobile and the first district.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from George F. Lieb in Wenatchee, Washington, to Judge Eugene W. Carter in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1956-03-24
- In the letter Lieb criticizes Carter's recent conviction of Martin Luther King, Jr., in connection with the Montgomery bus boycott. He denounces civil rights injustices in the South and compares the region to communist Russia. Though Lieb professes...
- 2009-09-04
- "Group Led by Boykin."
- 1957-00-00
- This article describes a group of Southern Democratic congressmen, led by Boykin, who oppose pending civil rights legislation.
- 2009-09-15
- Letters between William A. Stewart, regional director of the National Conference of Christians & Jews, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama, and Governor James E. Folsom in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1957-08-00
- In the first letter, written August 17, 1957, Stewart praises Folsom for his recent action against Ku Klux Klan demonstrations in the state: "I truly believe that thousands of decent voters in this state have been hoping such action would be taken...
- 2010-01-28
- "Alabama Needs John Patterson for Governor."
- 1958
- Comic book created for John Patterson's gubernatorial campaign.
- 2012-01-27