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Subject: United States--Politics and government--1933-1945

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- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Ocllo Boykin and children.
- 1937-08-25
- Frank wrote this letter to his wife and children while at work in Washington, D.C. He discusses his legislative activity, mentions notable visitors and colleagues, and explains upcoming business deals.
- 2009-09-15
- Letters between M. H. Sterne in Birmingham, Alabama, and Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1932-05
- In the first letter, written May 13, 1932, Sterne suggests that "there is no form of relief through public works so quick or that will mean so large a percentage of disbursements for labor as road building." He has noticed that pending legislation...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Thomas S. Hammond, executive director of the Blue Eagle Division of the National Recover Administration, to employers in the United States.
- 1933-08-24
- In the letter Hammond explains how businesses can get the Blue Eagle symbol, which they can display to show compliance with the "President's Reemployment Agreement." He also discusses exceptional cases, in which employers can get the symbol without...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from T. Arnold Hill of the National Urban League in New York, to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1931-01-01
- In the letter Hill, director of the League's Department of Industrial Relations, encourages Governor Miller to give African Americans employment opportunities in the public works projects that will be funded through recent federal legislation: "It...
- 2009-09-15
- Blue Eagle Letter No. 4 from Boaz Long, chief of the Recovery Boards Section of the Blue Eagle Division, National Recovery Administration.
- 1933-08-28
- In the letter Long discusses the duties and authority of local NRA committees and boards. Because the program is new and its guidelines have not been finalized, the national board asks the local groups to be cautious and avoid punishing suspected...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Mrs. David Smoot in Vida, Alabama, to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1933-07-13
- In the letter Mrs. Smoot explains that her fourteen-year-old daughter will soon lose her job because of recent legislation addressing child labor: "Monday President Roosevelt's new rule for textile mills becomes effective and while it is a...
- 2009-09-15
- RADIO ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
- 1933-10-22
- In this address, the fourth "Fireside Chat," President Roosevelt discusses New Deal programs that have been enacted to improve the country's economic situation. He mentions a recent rise in employment; the Civilian Conservation Corps; relief...
- 2009-09-15
- "$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
- "Boykin Wears a Smile."
- 1936-04-14
- In this article Boykin describes the work he has done for the first district while in office, and he is confident that he will be reelected for the position. From the Mobile Times.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Colonel Charles Madsen.
- 1940-02-10
- In this letter Boykin discusses his recent trip to the Alaskan territory.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank sends news of family and friends, congratulates Edward on his new book, mentions business propositions, and discusses politics and his success while in the House.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1964-04-06
- In this letter to his grandson, Frank sends news of family and friends. Most of the letter, however, gives anecdotes and memories about notable figures from Frank's career, particularly General Douglas MacArthur.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1941-01-23
- In this letter to his son, Frank describes the presidential inauguration of 1941, offers advice on purchasing a new car, recounts a hunt at the McIntosh lodge, and mentions recent acquisitions for Mobile.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1941-07-08
- In this letter to his son, Frank discusses legislative activity, family members, and private investments and properties.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bob Boykin.
- 1942-07-29
- In this letter to his son, Frank discusses the government's boat building contract with Higgins Industries, mentions recent appropriations for Mobile and the first district, and gives advice and anecdotes about education and business.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from "Sourdough Bill" in Alaska to Charles E. Jackson.
- 1939-10-15
- In this letter to the commissioner of the Bureau of Fisheries of the Department of the Interior, a disgruntled Alaskan complains about the behavior of the congressmen who recently visited the territory. Frank W. Boykin is mentioned specifically....
- 2009-09-15
- "Alabama greets...Mr. Farley."
- 1938-04-28
- Program for a banquet at Fort Dixie, where James A. Farley, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will give an address. A "Human Welfare Menu" will be served, with dishes such as WPA Chicken, PWA Potatoes, and FHA Lettuce with TVA Dressing.
- 2009-10-16
- "President's Reemployment Agreement" from Franklin D. Roosevelt, to be signed and submitted by employers in the United States.
- 1933-07-27
- The agreement was drafted as part of the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. By signing it employers agreed to promote the efforts of the National Recovery Administration: "...the undersigned hereby agrees with the President as follows:...Not...
- 2009-09-15
- Program for the Alabama Society banquet honoring William B. Bankhead.
- 1937-02-18
- The Alabama Society, a social organization in Washington, D.C., hosted this banquet to honor Bankhead, who was Speaker of the House at the time.
- 2009-09-15
- Blue Eagle Letter No. 5 from Boaz Long, chief of the Recovery Boards Section of the Blue Eagle Division, National Recovery Administration.
- 1933-08-29
- The letter lists codes for specific industries that have recently been approved by the NRA.
- 2009-09-15