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- Excerpts from THE DIARY OF A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER by John Washington Inzer, edited by Mattie Lou Teague Crow.
- 1977-00-00
- During the Civil War Inzer served as a lieutenant colonel in the 58th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. In the passages he describes fighting in the Battle of Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he was captured; the poor treatment and...
- 2009-06-25
- "Selma's 'bloody Sunday' recalled after 10 years."
- 1975-03-02
- This article from the Mobile Press-Register recounts the events of "Bloody Sunday," which some citizens "claim.hastened the passage of the voting rights act by Congress" in 1965. It then examines current conditions for African Americans in the...
- 2011-01-13
- Pages from the manuscript of BOYS OF THE 90'S by Thomas Klinge.
- 1975-00-00
- In this autobiography, Klinge describes notable people and events in the history of Montgomery, Alabama. The pages included here mention William Jennings Bryan's visit to Montgomery, the election of President William McKinley, a yellow fever...
- 2009-06-25
- Pages from a guestbook used by Frank W. Boykin in 1962.
- 1962-00-00
- Much of the book is filled by visitors from Boykin's home district, but guests signed it at several significant social events as well. The pages here contain signatures of notable colleagues and acquaintances.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Ocllo Smith.
- 1958-09-30
- In this letter to his granddaughter, Frank sends news of friends and family and mentions current events such as football at the University of Alabama and segregation in Arkansas.
- 2009-09-15
- V-mail from Corporal William A. Davidson, "stationed somewhere in Italy," to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-01-01
- In the letter Davidson describes how he spent his Christmas and New Year's holidays, and he recalls the social events Mrs. Prentiss organized for the soldiers in Alabama: "I really would [have] enjoyed being there for your Xmas parties and dances....
- 2008-07-15
- List of rules for visitors at the Soldiers Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- The eight rules give restrictions on the age of visitors and access to the center, and they discuss proper conduct and attire for events held there.
- 2010-01-25
- Correspondence dealing with a Communist activities in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1932-10
- In the first letter Brigadier General J. C. Persons of the Alabama National Guard sends Governor Benjamin Miller an account of recent events in Birmingham, which was submitted by another officer. The second letter contains the report of Second...
- 2009-08-24
- Letters between Thomas M. Owen, director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History in Montgomery, and Sergeant Richard J. Pahnke.
- 1919
- In the first letter, written February 17, 1919, Owen thanks Pahnke for the material he has sent, and he asks him to gather postcards, pamphlets, weapons, and uniforms to add to the collections at the Archives. He also discusses events in...
- 2009-09-14
- "Tenth Annual Report of the Principals of the Calhoun Colored School, of Calhoun, Lowndes County, Alabama, with the Reports of the Heads of Departments."
- 1902-00-00
- In the report the principal explains the activities and success of the school, mentioning specific programs, events, and statistics. He also discusses the purpose for the institution and stresses the need for similar educational opportunities for...
- 2010-04-23
- Letter from Willie P. Kirtland in Wallingford, Connecticut, to his mother, Helen.
- 1865-07-17
- In the letter Willie discusses his new clothing, local events and activities ("I have been whortleberrying several times"), and mutual acquaintances. He also expresses concern for his mother: "I feel very sorry for you mother, and I hope you will...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter written by a soldier stationed in Camden, Alabama, to a woman named Flora.
- 1865-04-22
- In the letter he discusses local events and news of the war, and he declares his love for Flora.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-08-17
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he describes an incident between himself and a fellow officer, which ended in the arrest of both men and Hall's...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., at Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-08-10
- From June 1862 to November 1863, Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he discusses troop movements; possible reorganizations and officer promotions in the army ("I believe almost all the...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Alfred Moore in Harrison, Tennessee, to his brother, Rittenhouse.
- 1863-08-02
- During the Civil War, Alfred Moore served in the 33rd Alabama Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses how difficult it is to get a furlough: "This war looks like it is destined yet to continue many more years & if I don't go home whilst the...
- 2010-05-12
- Letter from Henry Semple in Tullahoma, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1863-03-27
- During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he thanks his wife for her recent correspondence...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from James R. Riggs in the hospital at Ringgold, Georgia, to sister, Martha Smith.
- 1862-09-05
- During the Civil War, Riggs served in Company G of the 27th Mississippi Infantry Regiment. In the letter he discusses his illness and describes recent events during the Confederate invasion of Kentucky: "I suppose you have all ready heard of the...
- 2010-06-09
- Letter from Henry Semple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to his wife, Emily.
- 1862-08-19
- During the Civil War, Semple served as a captain of an artillery battery organized in Montgomery (known as Semple's Battery). He was later appointed a major and transferred to Mobile. In the letter he discusses recent troop movements ("You have no...
- 2011-06-01
- Letter from Helen Kirtland in Wallingford, Connecticut, to her son, Willie, probably at a boarding school in New Haven, Connecticut.
- 1861-10-01
- In the letter Helen discusses Willie's education (and advises him to use a dictionary); the possibility of visiting her son at school; crops and weather in the area; social events; and upcoming weddings. A transcript is included.
- 2011-07-06
- "Bombardment of Fort Sumter--Fort Moultrie Impregnable--The Floating Battery and Stevens' Battery a Success--'Nobody Hurt' on Our Side."
- 1861-04-17
- This article describes events surrounding the capture of Fort Sumter, giving reports from several forts and batteries involved in the campaign.
- 2010-01-25