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- Certificate for Frank W. Boykin from Veterans of World War I.
- 1962-09-10
- The Veterans of World War I presented Boykin this certificate for his work on behalf of their organization.
- 2009-09-15
- Correspondence from governors of Southern states to Alabama Governor John Patterson, regarding the upcoming Civil War centennial celebration in Montgomery.
- 1961-01
- Governor Patterson had invited his colleagues to attend the event. Of the eight governors responding here, only two accepted the invitation.
- 2009-09-04
- Proclamation by Governor John Patterson, declaring January 8, 1961 as the beginning of the Civil War Centennial Commemoration in Alabama.
- 1960-12-30
- In the proclamation Patterson suggests that ministers and teachers in the state make reference to the centennial in their congregations and classrooms.
- 2009-09-04
- "9,700 Alabama World War Two Veterans Graduate Under G. I. Bill Since 1944."
- 1950-06-28
- Article from The LaFayette Sun, discussing the educational opportunities available to veterans in Alabama. Over 9,700 have graduated from college, but about 156,000 have received some sort of training.
- 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.
- 1945-12-21
- This is the last issue of the newsletter.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-12-07
- This issue mentions that for each bond campaign held during the war, Alabama was the only state in the country to have every county meet its quota. The newsletter also discusses Montgomery's application to the Federal Housing Authority, requesting...
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-10-12
- This issue mentions that returning soldiers are having trouble finding clothes and lodging in Montgomery, and it discusses the rapid increase in home and business construction in the city.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-10-05
- In this issue two former servicemen express their feelings about returning home after the war; future issues will include more reflections from local veterans. The newsletter also mentions a theft at a local jewelry store.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-08-17
- This issue discusses V-J Day and the end of the war.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-08-10
- This issue mentions the Russian declaration of war on Japan; the recent use of the atomic bombs; an increase in the state's industrialization; and the new forestry program at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-05-11
- This issue describes Montgomery's reaction to the news of V-E Day: "With the broadcasting of the proclamation by the President at 8 Tuesday morning, all downtown business ceased, whistles blew, church bells tolled, sirens sounded, the serving of...
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-04-27
- This issue reports that the newsletter's circulation has risen to over 5,000; only 485 copies were made of the first issue less than two years before.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-04-20
- This issue mentions the death of Franklin Roosevelt and describes memorial services held for the president in Montgomery.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945-02-09
- This issue reports that in Montgomery "civilian night life is at such a low ebb" that most popular entertainment spots are visited only by servicemen. The newsletter also mentions that two nurses from Maxwell Field were among those freed when the...
- 2009-09-18
- Certificate issued by President Harry Truman to commend those who served in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945
- This certificate is made out to Harold C. Cooper.
- 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.
- 1944-09-29
- This issue mentions a possible increase in the amount of shotgun shells available to hunters in the fall; a cutback to only one license plate per vehicle "instead of the peace-time front and rear"; and new gas rations (more gas will be given per...
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1944-07-28
- This issue is the first anniversary edition of the newsletter.
- 2009-09-18
- "Letter from Home," a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1944-06-16
- 2009-09-11
- "Letter from Home," a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1944-06-09
- 2009-09-11
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1944-06-09
- This issue describes Montgomery's reaction to the news of D-Day: "Radios were never turned off during the first 24 hours and there was one topic of conversation...All stores closed at 5 p.m. and at that same hour two-score buglers, stationed...
- 2009-09-18

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