The passages describe the lives and contributions of three freedmen of the Rapier family. John H. Rapier, Jr., was a physician at the Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D.C. John H. Rapier, Sr., a barber in Florence, Alabama, served as a voter...
In the letter the citizens ask for information about the Alabama Council on Human Relations because a family associated with that organization has recently moved into the neighborhood: "If it has subversive or criminal connections, we want to know....
In this letter to his biographer, Frank tells stories of his childhood and family. He also briefly discusses a business deal with an aluminum company in Mexico.
In this letter to his biographer, Frank sends news of family and friends, congratulates Edward on his new book, mentions business propositions, and discusses politics and his success while in the House.
In this letter to his grandson, Frank sends news of family and friends. Most of the letter, however, gives anecdotes and memories about notable figures from Frank's career, particularly General Douglas MacArthur.
Frank wrote this letter while in the hospital. In it he sends news of the family and makes plans for the upcoming "Frank Boykin Day" celebration in Mobile.
In this letter to his daughter, Frank asks for news and offers his assistance. Frances and her family were experiencing difficult times though the letter does not provide details.
In this letter to his daughter and her family, Frank discusses the details of his granddaughter's trip to Europe and the preparations for her wedding. He also mentions a land deal in progress in Maryland.
This letter was written as Frank's son Dick and his family prepared for a trip out west. In it Frank makes suggestions about traveling and visiting, and he discusses his recent legislative activity.
In this letter to his granddaughter, Frank tells of the money and gifts they have for her, explains the family's plans for Christmas, and describes gifts he has purchased for his servants.
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.
This letter was written while Frank's granddaughters were at a summer camp in Mentone, Alabama. In it he writes about an upcoming visit with the girls and shares news about family members.
In this letter to his son, Frank puts Jack in charge of settling the titles on a large piece of property owned by the family. He writes that he is proud of his sons and wants them to handle the financial and legal details of his personal business.
Smith, nicknamed "Howling Mad," became the highest ranking officer from Alabama in World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant general by the end of the war. In the letter he discusses family members and reflects on the future of the war:...