This newsletter was published by the Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc., "An Organization to Attain, Through Research and Action, Equal Opportunities for All People of Alabama." This issue includes articles on "segregation by intimidation"...
This issue reports that in Montgomery "civilian night life is at such a low ebb" that most popular entertainment spots are visited only by servicemen. The newsletter also mentions that two nurses from Maxwell Field were among those freed when the...
In this issue two former servicemen express their feelings about returning home after the war; future issues will include more reflections from local veterans. The newsletter also mentions a theft at a local jewelry store.
This issue mentions that for each bond campaign held during the war, Alabama was the only state in the country to have every county meet its quota. The newsletter also discusses Montgomery's application to the Federal Housing Authority, requesting...
This newsletter, a paid political advertisement by the Committee for an Informed Electorate, promotes George Wallace in the gubernatorial campaign. Many of the articles and advertisements focus on the support Albert Brewer (Wallace's opponent) is...
During World War II, Carpenter served as a Yeoman 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy. In this letter Carpenter she thanks the staff for the newsletter and explains that she will soon be discharged from the service. "Letters from Home" were weekly...
In the letter Brandino discusses the upcoming bond drive that was mentioned in the last "Letter from Home" he received. He also asks that he continue to receive the newsletter at his new address. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to...
In the letter Widener expresses her support for Judge Carter and the segregationist cause in the South. Also included are two newsletters from the "Committee of 100," a volunteer organization formed to raise money for the NAACP Legal Defense and...
2009-09-04
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