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- Excerpt from the second edition of ALABAMA: A DOCUMENTARY HISTORY TO 1900 by Lucille Griffith.
- 1972-00-00
- This passage, "A Day with Daniel Pratt," is from the chapter "Commerce, Industry, and Transportation." It describes the design and operation of the Pratt Gin Company in Prattville, Alabama.
- 2009-06-25
- 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 Ed Livingston and Colonel W. S. Prichard.
- 1964-07-21
- In this letter to Chief Justice Livingston and Colonel Prichard, Boykin reflects on their friendship and mentions some difficulties he is having with a real estate deal in Maryland.
- 2009-09-15
- Telegram from Governor George C. Wallace to Leon Waite, manager of the Ramada Inn Motel in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1963-08-02
- In the message Wallace explains that he will be unable to attend the grand opening of the motel, but he congratulates and welcomes the new business.
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from J. A. Barclay of Northrop Space Laboratories in Huntsville, Alabama, to Governor George Wallace.
- 1963-05-23
- In the letter Barclay explains that the state cannot attract suitable aerospace experts because of its reputation in recent segregation issues: "...the image of Alabama to the uninformed non-resident is not good because of the racial problem which...
- 2011-01-13
- 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
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Lawrence F. O'Brien.
- 1961-06-17
- In this letter to the president's special assistant, Boykin asks O'Brien to meet with a group of industrialists who are planning a project in Maryland and Virginia. When he sent this letter, Boykin enclosed a copy of a similar message written to...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Riley and Frances Smith and children.
- 1961-06-10
- In this letter to his daughter and her family, Frank discusses the details of his granddaughter's trip to Europe and the preparations for her wedding. He also mentions a land deal in progress in Maryland.
- 2009-09-15
- "Advertising Acceptability Standards" for The New York Times.
- 1960-04-01
- The pamphlet begins with the following policy statement: "The New York Times endeavors to exclude misleading, inaccurate and fraudulent advertisements and unfair competitive statements in advertising. The chief purpose of this policy of The Times...
- 2010-07-27
- Telegram from Sol Diamond, vice president and treasurer of Diamond Brothers in Trenton, New Jersey, to Judge Eugene W. Carter in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1956-03-26
- In the message Diamond cancels plans to build a furniture manufacturing plant in Alabama, following Carter's conviction of Martin Luther King, Jr., in connection with the Montgomery bus boycott.
- 2009-09-04
- "Boykin Gives Huge Area as State Game Preserve."
- 1955-09-22
- This article discusses the 20,000 acres Boykin donated to the state to use as a hunting area and game preserve. From The Mobile Register.
- 2009-09-15
- "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
- Letter from Victor G. Audubon in New York, to Edward Harris in Moorestown, New Jersey.
- 1951-02-04
- Victor was the son of naturalist John Audubon, who was a close friend of Edward Harris. In the letter he describes his father's recent death.
- 2010-07-15
- "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
- H.R. 4644.
- 1947-12-04
- This bill by Boykin deals with the settlement of a claim by E. Brevard Walker, owner of a lumber business in Mobile, against the United States. Walker filed because he did not receive full payment for a shipment of pine ordered by a government...
- 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
- H.R. 3353.
- 1947-05-06
- This bill, introduced by Boykin, deals with the sale of land in Alabama to the Chicago Mobile Development Company.
- 2009-09-15
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1944-05-05
- This issue mentions an increase in state bank deposits (a result of individuals' careful saving during difficult financial times); the city's telephone system, which is now at capacity with a waiting list of over 1,000 new customers; the raid of...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from I. B. Babcock, president and general manager of General Motors Truck and Coach in Pontiac, Michigan, to Governor Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-09-09
- In the letter Babcock praises American farmers for increased production during the war, which benefits citizens, soldiers and the Allies. He encloses two General Motors truck advertisements that praise livestock and poultry farmers: "The motor...
- 2011-01-13