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- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1962-10-09
- Frank wrote this letter while in the hospital. He discusses the upcoming "Frank Boykin Day" celebration, education, business, politics, and economic development in Mobile.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Bolling Hall at the University of Virginia to his father, Bolling Hall, in Alabama.
- 1860-10-06
- In the letter Bolling describes campus activities and promises to do better in school than he had the previous year, despite his busy social life. He also discusses politics in detail, including the presidential election of 1860 and Virginia's...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from John Forsyth in Mobile, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1861-02-21
- In the letter Forsyth explains a proposal that would make Mobile the home port for a line of passenger and postal steamers from Mexico. He mentions Carlos Butterfield, who is working for the Mexican government to secure such a route. The U.S....
- 2009-09-28
- Letter from John E. Hall at the East Alabama Male College in Auburn, Alabama, to his father, Bolling Hall.
- 1860-10-19
- In the letter John writes about his health, family members and acquaintances, and an upcoming fair. He also discusses politics in detail, including the presidential election of 1860: "I have just been reading Yancey's great New York speech. I think...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Clarence J. Jones, president of the Tuskegee Institute Young Democrats Club, to Governor George Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1963-10-15
- In the letter Jones refers to recent violence in Birmingham and asks Wallace to restore peace throughout Alabama. He also points out that the Democratic party in the state is not operating according to the principles on which it is based:...
- 2011-01-13
- Letter from Thomas W. Oliver to L. M. Holmes in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1865-09-25
- In the letter Oliver discusses politics and recommends Bolling Hall for a seat in the U.S. Congress: "Instead of the bloody battle field with gallant leaders to marshal our host, we must take the halls where state craft and political intrigue will...
- 2012-01-27
- Letter from Harry D. Pitchford in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Governor Benjamin Miller in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1932-09-21
- In the letter Pitchford mentions a plan he has developed to assist the unemployed during the winter. He has enclosed a copy of this proposal, which suggests that voters donate articles of food and clothing when they go to the polls for the November...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from the executive committee of the Alabama Woman's Anti-Ratification League to a joint session of the Alabama legislature.
- 1919
- In the letter the women speak against the proposed suffrage amendment to the United States Constitution. They express their desire to stay out of politics; maintain a safe, patriotic domestic sphere; and respect Southern traditions and...
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Thomas H. Terrell in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to John D. Terrell in Marion County, Alabama.
- 1835-07-15
- In the letter Thomas discusses sickness in the area; the death of a couple of relatives from the disease; and the unnecessary expense of current lifestyles: "We live in a world of exstravegancy [sic] of dress & eating which cant [sic] be kept up...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Bishop Thomas J. Toolen.
- 1952-03-01
- In this letter Boykin discusses politics and invites the bishop to go to Jackson, Mississippi, to hear General MacArthur speak.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to General W. K. Wilson.
- 1962-11-26
- 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.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Harry Flood Byrd.
- 1967-09-04
- In this letter Boykin offers sympathy at the death of Byrd's wife and encourages him to continue his career in politics.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1966-10-25
- In this letter Frank discusses business deals, politics, and the publication of his biography. Frank decided he was too busy to do anything more with the book at the time, so it was not published until 1973, four years after he died.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1966-06-20
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank discusses a recent business deal, state and national politics, and the process of publishing his biography.
- 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
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Henry R. Luce.
- 1955-10-12
- In this letter to the influential magazine publisher Luce, Boykin discusses national and international politics, with particular focus on the strain affecting political leaders.
- 2009-09-15
- Diary written by A. M. Jordan of the 23rd Alabama Infantry regiment, from February to July of 1862.
- 1862-02
- Jordan wrote the diary in the form of a letter to his wife, Julia. In it he discusses daily life in his regiment; their camp at the University of Tennessee in Nashville; the discovery of a woman posing as a soldier; speculations about the length of...
- 2011-10-12
- "Present Position of Alabama."
- 1849-04-06
- Letter from Daniel Pratt in Prattville, Alabama, in which he discusses the need for stable banks and financial incentives to draw manufacturers and capitalists to the state. He points out that much of Alabama's potential business is lost to other...
- 2009-09-18
- Program for the Jeffersonian Club banquet honoring Frank W. Boykin.
- 1935-07-29
- The symbol of the Alabama Democratic Party is on the front page of the program: it features a rooster with banners above and below the bird that say "White Supremacy / For the Right." The Jeffersonian Club hosted this banquet in honor of Boykin...
- 2009-09-15
- "Race Separation."
- 1900-08-11
- This article cites a newspaper from Washington, D.C., which predicts that segregationist sentiment in the nation's capital will lead to "Jim Crow" street cars there: "What is true in Washington is true elsewhere, and especially in the South. The...
- 2010-01-25