In this passage Leon Alexander, a coal miner and union organizer in Alabama, recalls living and working under Jim Crow laws and his early efforts to fight them. He discusses father's work in the United Mine Workers and the unsuccessful miners'...
In the letter Lindbergh discusses his recent visit to Alabama for the National Veterans' Day ceremonies in Birmingham, Alabama. He compliments Wallace for his hospitality, and he expresses appreciation for the award he received. A transcript is...
Article from The Dothan Eagle, which quotes several newspaper columns to "substantiate what Governor George Wallace has been saying all along--that outside money, pressures and influences are being used within Alabama to defeat him, that the...
Brochure promoting the American Independent Party in California. The publication discusses the principles, goals, and candidates of the party, which was "founded on the tradition and ideals of George C. Wallace, our founder and recognized national...
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 this letter to Graves, writer and editor for National Geographic, Boykin recounts their recent visit at his hunting preserve and describes other sights in the area.
This article from the Alabama Journal discusses the progress of the Selma to Montgomery March, describing conditions of the road and campsites; distances walked each day; protection provided by the National Guard; the leaders of the demonstration;...
The subcommittee was investigating the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA; the members contacted Strickland because the Alabama Legislative Commission to Preserve the Peace had already produced a report on the Council. In the first...
In this letter Boykin invites Wilson to join a large hunt to be held at his lodge in McIntosh, Alabama. He also discusses state and national politics, industry and economic development in Alabama, and the other guests who will attend the hunt.
In the letter Rutland urges Wallace to cooperate with the federal government in upcoming integration efforts: "We Alabama Democrats see some things about our great national party that we do not like. However, we are Americans first. We know that...
In the order Adjutant General Henry Graham gives instructions to the members of the Alabama Army and Air National Guard, regarding the state of martial law that Governor John Patterson declared in Montgomery.
Ocllo wrote this letter to her grandparents after participating in the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In it she thanks them for allowing her to be the "princess" representing Alabama.
This letter gives the details for the upcoming National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., where Frances's daughter Ocllo will represent Alabama in the parade.
In this letter to her parents, Frances thanks them for their hospitality and generosity during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
In the telegram Powell and Dempsey write on behalf of African American ministers who have been arrested in connection with the Montgomery bus boycott: "We shall pray for your guidance in this matter that you may not be persuaded by the prejudices...
In this letter to the influential magazine publisher Luce, Boykin discusses national and international politics, with particular focus on the strain affecting political leaders.
This flier, issued around the time of the Dixiecrat revolt, suggests individuals to submit as nominees at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. It takes a firm states' right stance.