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- "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
- "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
- 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
- Excerpt from the diary of Mary D. Waring, who lived in Mobile, Alabama, during the Civil War.
- 1865-04-00
- In the first entry, dated April 11, 1865, Waring describes the evacuation of Confederate troops from the city: "We are all perfectly miserable at the idea of being separated, for an indefinite period of time, from our dear brothers and...
- 2009-09-04
- Letter and postscript from Colin J. McRae in London, to one of his sisters in Selma, Alabama.
- 1863-08-07
- In the letter McRae discusses the news he has received in Europe about recent Confederate losses in the war: "...we have had a succession of bad accounts causing many of our friends here to despair of ultimate success. I am not among that number...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Knoxville, Tennessee, to his father in Alabama.
- 1863-05-13
- 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; officers commanding different brigades; the death of General Stonewall Jackson ("We are...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Resaca, Georgia, to his father in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1863-12-06
- From November 1863 through the end of the Civil War, Bolling Hall, Jr., was colonel of the 59th Alabama Infantry regiment. In the letter he reports that his brother, James, is safe (he had been reported dead). He also discusses difficulties he is...
- 2011-10-20
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Union Mills, Virginia, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-11-19
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses troop movements; preparations for fighting; recent battles; weather and conditions in camp ("It is hard to write you a letter now for my...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., to Dr. J. P. Logan.
- 1863-09-27
- From June 1862 to November 1863 Bolling Hall, Jr., was lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Battalion, Hilliard's Legion. In the letter he asks to be transferred to a hospital in Montgomery, Alabama: "I am confident that with the attention of family &...
- 2011-10-06
- Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
- 1862-02-24
- In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and...
- 2009-09-30
- Letter from Crenshaw Hall at Manassas Junction, Virginia, to his father, Bolling, in Alabama.
- 1861-07-19
- From May 1861 to May 1862 Crenshaw Hall served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he describes a recent fight with enemy forces near Fairfax Station, Virginia, several days before the First Battle of Manassas (also known as the First...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from E. V. Clements in West Liberty, Virginia to his brother.
- 1859-10-09
- In the letter Clements gives personal and community news to his brother, who is no longer living at home. He mentions his recent illness; young women he and his friends are interested in; his plans for school ("I am not going to school no where yet...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from E. V. Clements in West Liberty, Virginia to his brother.
- 1859-11-13
- In the letter Clements gives news of family and friends to his brother, who is no longer living at home. He also mentions John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry: "I suppose you have learned of the affair at Harpers Ferry and also that Capt. John Brown...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Elibi to her mother and sister.
- 1841-06-05
- Elibi was staying with friends in Dallas County, Alabama, though she was apparently from the North. In the letter she describes church services, social activities, new acquaintances, house slaves, and homes she has visited. A transcript of the...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Eugenia Bankhead in Anniston, Alabama, to her sister, Tallulah.
- 1918-03
- In the letter Eugenia praises her sister's role in THE SQUAB FARM (Tallulah's first Broadway play): "Gee, Tally. I can see you on the stage now! You sure are a lucky devil! Think of me tonight when you go on - I wish I was there to see you." She...
- 2009-10-16
- 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
- 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 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 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