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- Copy of a letter from "the members of the Bar of the City of Mobile," to President Andrew Johnson.
- 1866-05-23
- In the letter the men discuss the recent election of Raphael Semmes to the position of county probate judge. The U.S. authorities have prevented him from taking office, and the bar association now asks the president to allow Semmes to assume his...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Thomas R. Owen to his father, Reuben, in Bibb County, Alabama.
- 1862-09-02
- In the letter Thomas discusses recent and upcoming battles against the Union forces; illness, food, and activities in the camp; and the sale and security of property at home. He asks repeatedly to hear from his friends and family. During the Civil...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964-10-28
- 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.
- 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
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1960-02-16
- In this letter to his grandson, Frank sends news of family and friends.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1964-04-06
- 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.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Walter Jenkins.
- 1964-01-22
- In this letter to President Johnson's executive assistant, Boykin discusses the recent controversy over giving presents to the president. He describes many of the unusual and extravagant gifts he has given to friends and colleagues over the years.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Lucy Audubon to Mary Harris, probably in Moorestown, New Jersey.
- 1862-10-07
- Lucy was the widow of naturalist John Audubon, who was a close friend Mary's husband, Edward. In the letter she discusses her plans to sell property in order to raise money for her debts. She also discusses a drawing she sent the Harrises, which...
- 2010-07-15
- Postcard from Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr., to Clifford and Virginia Durr.
- 1959-02-27
- The Kings were in Bombay, India, when they sent this message: "Dear Friends, Greetings and best wishes from the land of Mahatma Gandhi. We're having a rich experience here. Warm regards, Coretta and Martin King."
- 2009-09-11
- Statement issued by Governor Israel Pickens, granting parole to five men who were recently convicted in Shelby County, Alabama.
- 1822-04-26
- The men were charged with abetting Samuel Nixon "in committing an assault...in biting off the left ear of one James A. Moore." Citizens of the county had asked the governor to pardon the men: "...it being represented that those persons were...
- 2010-12-07
- "Well that's Washington."
- 1945-06-24
- This article by George Dixon discusses Boykin's desire to find a dog for President Truman, and it describes his hobby of rescuing dogs from the pound and sending them to friends and constituents. From the Times-Herald.
- 2009-09-15
- "200 Dogs Owe Their Lives and New Homes to Costly but Humane Hobby of Rep. Boykin."
- 1947-05-30
- This article describes Boykin's hobby of rescuing dogs from the pound and sending them to friends and constituents. From the Times-Herald.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Lykes and Maxine.
- 1960-04-11
- This letter was written after Lykes and Maxine Boykin, friends of Frank's, gave a party honoring the daughter of Congressman Mendel Rivers. In it Frank comments on the guests, food, and success of the event.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank and Ocllo Boykin to Frances McFarland.
- 1958-09-29
- This letter was written after the Boykins' friends Ward and Frances McFarland moved to Tuscaloosa from Mobile. In it Frank expresses admiration for Frances and her husband and sends regrets for not seeing her during a recent visit.
- 2009-09-15
- Menu for the House of Representatives Restaurant at the U.S. Capitol.
- 1966-03-21
- This menu from the House restaurant in Washington, D.C., is signed by many of Boykin's friends and colleagues.
- 2009-09-15
- Menu for the House of Representatives Restaurant at the U.S. Capitol.
- 1951-02-21
- This menu from the House restaurant in Washington, D.C., is signed by many of Boykin's friends and colleagues.
- 2009-09-15