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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
- "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
- "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
- "Rep. Boykin Suggests Vets' Housing Meeting."
- 1945-12-28
- This article gives Boykin's views on housing for veterans, the disposal of battleships after war, and the implementation of the approved Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway proposal. From The Mobile Register.
- 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
- Certificate to William Venice Tingle from the United States Navy, granting him an honorable discharge.
- 1945-11-02
- 2009-04-21
- "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 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 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 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
- "United States Naval Emergency Occupation, Ominato Guard District Area."
- 1945-09-09
- Instructions and explanation of the upcoming occupation by United States troops. These procedures were discussed at a conference between American and Japanese officials. Also included are images taken during the meeting.
- 2010-09-22
- Letter from William V. Tingle "off the northern coast of Japan," to his sister, Mrs. Cammie O. Brasher in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1945-09-08
- In the letter Tingle mentions that he was able to see part of the Japanese surrender, and he discusses his part in the occupation of northern Japan.
- 2008-07-15
- Memorandum No. 6, from the headquarters of the Second Group Armies, China Theater, to General Tanaka of Japan.
- 1945-09
- The memorandum gives the details for the Japanese surrender, which will take place in Canton at 10:00 a.m. on September 16. Both English and Chinese translations are included.
- 2010-09-22
- "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 Captain Arthur V. Frank in the Philippines, to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-06-25
- In the letter Frank discusses the leisure activities, duties, and climate where he is stationed.
- 2008-07-15
- 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 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 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