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- Letter from Jack Boykin to Colonel Ira V. Matthews.
- 1972-12-28
- In this letter Jack Boykin discusses his father's efforts on behalf of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to his children.
- 1965-02-21
- This letter, written on Frank's eightieth birthday, describes the properties, investments, and holdings of the Boykin estate.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-29
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank gives the story of the United States Steel Corporation's plant in Mobile.
- 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
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-08-10
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank gives the details of his early career, business deals, and investments.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to General W. K. Wilson.
- 1962-11-26
- In this letter Boykin invites Wilson to join a large hunt to be held at his lodge in McIntosh, Alabama. He also discusses state and national politics, industry and economic development in Alabama, and the other guests who will attend the hunt.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1962-10-09
- Frank wrote this letter while in the hospital. He discusses the upcoming "Frank Boykin Day" celebration, education, business, politics, and economic development in Mobile.
- 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
- Certificate for Frank W. Boykin from the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc.
- 1959-12-09
- This certificate thanks Boykin for his dedication to the development of the Coosa-Alabama River System.
- 2009-09-15
- "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
- "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
- "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
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Jack Boykin.
- 1947-06-15
- In this letter to his son, Frank puts Jack in charge of settling the titles on a large piece of property owned by the family. He writes that he is proud of his sons and wants them to handle the financial and legal details of his personal business.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Dick Boykin to Frank W. Boykin.
- 1946-03-21
- In this letter to his father, Dick discusses renovations on his property and possible business ventures. Particularly interesting is his mention of kudzu, which the federal government sanctioned during this time to combat soil erosion.
- 2009-09-15
- "Rep. Boykin Suggests Vets' Housing Meeting."
- 1945-12-28
- This article gives Boykin's views on housing for veterans, the disposal of battleships after war, and the implementation of the approved Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway proposal. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to James N. Granade.
- 1941-07-07
- In this letter Boykin discusses oil wells in Alabama, taxes and royalties on land, industrialization in the first district, and problems with labor unions.
- 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
- Letters to C. J. Hildreth in New Decatur, Alabama, regarding the upcoming annual meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement Association, to be held in Huntsville, Alabama.
- 1908-10
- In the first letter William E. Fort, private secretary to Governor B. B. Comer, informs Hildreth that the governor has appointed him to represent Alabama at the annual convention. The other ten delegates are also listed. In the second letter W. B....
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from George Minor, chief of the Confederate Office of Ordnance and Hydrography in Richmond, Virginia, to Colin J. McRae in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1862-02-24
- In the letter Minor mentions a government contract with J. E. Murrell of Mobile, authorizing an exchange of cotton to purchase nitre. Minor also commends McRae's efforts to have the Confederate government establish an armory at Selma. He explains...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862-02-17
- In the letter Lapsley discusses the availability of iron for work on the Alabama and Mississippi Rivers Railroad ("I apprehend some difficulty now in procuring iron to complete the road"), and he mentions specimens of iron that are being sent to...
- 2009-09-30