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- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells about Andrew Higgins and his New Orleans boat building business during World War II.
- 2009-09-15
- Letters between G.L. Edwards in Selma, Alabama, and George H. Wright, member of the Auburn University board of trustees.
- 1962-00-00
- In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
- 2010-11-08
- Telegram from Reverend Adam Clayton Powell and Reverend O. D. Dempsey in New York City, New York, to Judge Eugene W. Carter in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1956-03-19
- In the telegram Powell and Dempsey write on behalf of African American ministers who have been arrested in connection with the Montgomery bus boycott: "We shall pray for your guidance in this matter that you may not be persuaded by the prejudices...
- 2009-09-04
- "Eight Alabama Soldiers Gain Highest Award."
- 1948-12-19
- Article from The Montgomery Advertiser about the eight Alabamians who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor: from the Civil War, Richard Taylor; from the Philippine Insurrection, Gordon Johnston; from World War I, Sidney E. Manning; from...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Jean T. Carpenter to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-10-09
- During World War II, Carpenter served as a Yeoman 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy. In this letter Carpenter she thanks the staff for the newsletter and explains that she will soon be discharged from the service. "Letters from Home" were weekly...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-09-23
- McGhee served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during World War II. In the letter he discusses the Japanese surrender on the Missouri; the occupation at Yokosuka Naval Base; and the bombing of several cities in Japan. Also...
- 2009-09-15
- V-mail from Lieutenant Roy J. Cochran to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-05-19
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Robert W. Brown, stationed in the Philippines, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-05-09
- In the letter Brown describes his company's subdued reaction to the news of V-E Day: "You see, we realize over here that the road to home from over here is still a long and hard one. There's a lot of fighting to be done yet, and we hope that the...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from W. T. Crowder to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-04-01
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Wavery Perry Browder, stationed in Great Lakes, Illinois to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-03-31
- In the letter Browder mentions that he has not met anyone else from Montgomery where he is stationed; he also adds that he is "one boy that sure don't like the Navy." "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-03-09
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-01-26
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to the Morrises.
- 1945-01-00
- During World War II Engelhardt worked with the Red Cross in Europe. In the letter she describes work and leisure activities while working with the troops, and she describes the atmosphere in Germany: "We had expected Germany to be far different...
- 2008-07-15
- "Silver Star Medal" certificate issued by the 102nd Infantry Division to First Lieutenant James S. Gaskell, Jr., of Alabama.
- 1945
- Gaskell served in the 407th U.S. Infantry Regiment during World War II. He received the citation "for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on 23 and 24 February 1945." A description of his actions is included.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to her friend Sam.
- 1944-11-23
- During World War II Engelhardt worked with the Red Cross in Europe. In the letter she describes work and leisure activities while working with the troops, and she compares the experiences of combat soldiers with those who work at military posts:...
- 2008-07-15
- Christmas card from T. K. Bruce to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-11
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to the Morrises.
- 1944-10-25
- During World War II Engelhardt worked with the Red Cross in Europe. In the letter she describes work and leisure activities while working with the troops: "We work, party and travel rather furiously. Things whirl about us, and they are not lost on...
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from William D. Brooks, stationed in Belgium, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-09-17
- This letter was written a few months before the Battle of the Bulge In it Brooks observes that the Belgians are nice and that some of them speak English well. He also mentions that the winters are very cold there. "Letters from Home" were weekly...
- 2009-09-18
- The Negro Worker, Volume 1, Number 1.
- 1944-07
- Monthly publication promoting good work ethics and better understanding between African American workers and their employers during World War II. The motto is "Serving the better interest of the Negro Worker and his Employer."
- 2009-09-15
- "Alabama at the Front."
- 1944-06-25
- Page from the Montgomery Advertiser giving news and pictures of Alabamians serving in World War II.
- 2009-09-18