Brochure issued during the 1968 presidential campaign of George Wallace. The publication describes the party's stance on the following issues: domestic policy; local government; the federal judiciary; private property; crime and disorder; cities...
In the first letter, dated April 5, 1965, Craig writes Governor George Wallace to ask for photographs of the Selma to Montgomery March and for information about the Alabama Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace. He mentions that he is...
The pamphlet features two fold-out sections: the first is a map France showing the movements and accomplishments of the division, illustrated with humorous cartoons; the second shows images of the soldiers and the liberated cities. A note on the...
This article discusses the training of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps officers at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, giving brief descriptions of the seven men who will teach them: "The officers insist they aren't afraid of the job of fitting women into what...
Frank wrote this letter while Frances was living in New York City. He offers advice on finding a job and mentions acquaintances who might assist her. Though he commends her independence, he urges her not to be too proud to accept help from others.
Thompson had written the governor asking for a job with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Maner explains that the governor has no connection with the CCC; he has directed Thompson's request to the director of the Veterans' Administration in...
In the letter Mrs. Smoot explains that her fourteen-year-old daughter will soon lose her job because of recent legislation addressing child labor: "Monday President Roosevelt's new rule for textile mills becomes effective and while it is a...
In the first letter, written July 7, 1933, Tricksey explains that he is an African American with a large family to support. He has just lost his job with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and he asks the governor to help him get employment or...
In the letter Tallulah describes an upcoming motion picture project: "I know you will be pleased to know that I have made good with the Screencraft. They have spoken to me about playing the next picture. The director told me that he bought the...
In this letter Fisher discusses his A.M. degree from Geneva College, his recent appointment to teach at a church school in Tuscaloosa, his current job of tutoring the sons of the planter C. H. Cleveland, sickness at the plantation, and worms that...
In the contract Oliver gives specific dimensions of the house; the layout of the rooms; and the exact number of windows and doors to be included. For his work Hatcher will receive $1,600; the necessary supplies and labor to complete the job; and...
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