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- "Death Penalty for Crime."
- 1931-04-25
- Thomas Walker Wallace wrote this piece for his column "Here and There," which was published in the Birmingham Reporter, an African American newspaper. In it he argues against the death penalty. While he concedes that "It seems reasonable that when...
- 2010-07-27
- "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
- "Announcement."
- 1948-04-01
- This newspaper ad announces Boykin's intention to run for office again in 1948. From The Citronelle Call.
- 2009-09-15
- "Textile Strike in State Looms."
- 1934-07-15
- This article discusses the textile strike in Alabama City, Albertville, and Guntersville, which is expected to become a statewide movement soon: "There is little doubt the strike will be called to begin within the next few days as all of the unions...
- 2010-07-27
- "Efforts Being Made to Break Textile Tie-Up."
- 1934-09-17
- This article discusses the progress of the nationwide textile strike. While several states have called up state troops to open picketed mills, the government in Alabama has not interfered with the strike: "These disturbances were in sharp contrast...
- 2010-07-27
- "Frank W. Boykin Is Making Good."
- 1935-09-00
- This article describes the projects and funds Boykin has secured for his district during his first month in office. From The Citronelle Call.
- 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
- "Rep. Boykin's Ability and Experience Recommend His Re-election to House."
- 1948-04-01
- This article appeared during the 1948 congressional race. It describes his influence, personality, and legislative accomplishments. From The Citronelle Call.
- 2009-09-15
- "Petition Against Sending Our Young Men to War in Europe," signed by 112 Alabama citizens and sent to Senator John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1917-05-10
- The petition advocates "absolute neutrality" regarding the war in Europe, and it suggests that it would be unconstitutional for the federal government to call for troops or enact conscription legislation.
- 2010-12-07
- "True copy" of a general order from Colonel Henry D. Clayton at Fort Barrancas in Pensacola, Florida.
- 1861-03-08
- The order dictates that morning roll call will now be at 6:00 in the camp of the Alabama volunteers.
- 2011-04-04
- Transcript of a public meeting held by the Montgomery County Citizens' Council at Garrett Coliseum.
- 1961-06-08
- The meeting was led by Don Hallmark and featured the following speakers: Montgomery Mayor Earl James, Dr. Henry Lyon of Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery Citizens' Council Chairman Carl Herbert Lancaster, and Alabama Attorney General...
- 2011-09-12
- Letter to Governor A. B. Moore from a group of young boys in Marengo County, asking him to accept the services of their recently formed military company.
- 1861-01-19
- The boys, ages 8 to 16, call their new company the "Canebrake Cadets."
- 2009-09-15
- Argument for the defense in the case of The Confederate States versus Lieutenant David Hartshorne, presented by Major Henry Semple.
- 1864
- One of Hartshorne's men, Jack Davis, had been arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct by a Colonel Taylor. Hartshorne is on trial for failing to assist Taylor in the arrest; for allowing Davis to misbehave; and for rebuking Taylor for...
- 2011-07-06
- Inaugural address of Governor George Wallace, which was delivered at the Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1963-01-14
- In the speech Wallace makes his famous statement against integration: "Today I have stood, where once Jefferson Davis stood, and took an oath to my people. It is very appropriate that from this Cradle of the Confederacy, this very Heart of the...
- 2010-04-23
- Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Attorney General Robert Kennedy in Washington, D.C.
- 1961-08-28
- In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who recently entered Monroe, North Carolina. He criticizes Kennedy's "encouragement of these lawless groups" and asks him to change his position: "Once again, I call on you to take a public...
- 2012-01-27
- Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Mayor Fred Wilson in Monroe, North Carolina.
- 1961-08-28
- In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who recently entered Monroe, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to commend you for your strong stand for good law enforcement and the position that you have taken against the so-called...
- 2012-01-27
- Telegram from Governor John Patterson to Governor Terry Sanford in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- 1961-08-28
- In the message Patterson discusses the Freedom Riders who have entered North Carolina, expressing support and sympathy: "I wish to advise you that the people of this state view with alarm the invasion of your state by outside rabble rousers and law...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Booker T. Washington, Jr., at Tuskegee Institute, to Lloyd M. Hooper, chairman of the State Council of Defense in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1918-06-06
- In the letter Washington provides a list of "capable and patriotic colored men and women whom you could call on for war work." Most of the people listed are educators at schools throughout the state. (This letter was written by the son of the...
- 2010-12-07
- Letter from Governor George M. Troup in Milledgeville, Georgia, to Joel Crawford, Richard Blount, and E. Hamilton of the Georgia-Alabama Boundary Survey Commission.
- 1826-08-30
- In the letter Troup discusses the conflict between Georgia and Alabama over the boundary, including the extra commissioner Alabama appointed. He approves the report that Crawford, Blount, and Hamilton submitted; warns that they "will have to...
- 2010-11-17