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...
In the letter Strickland complains about a recent newspaper article, which described the Commission as "the state's super-secret spy agency." Strickland argues that the journalist misquoted him and reported hearsay rather than fact. He gives...
Article from the Alabama Journal, reporting on the recent gathering of the Alabama Democratic Conference (an African American political organization). The group met to decide which candidates to endorse in the upcoming election. The article quotes...
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.
In this letter the first lady thanks Boykin for a recent letter and explains that she and the president will be unable to accept his invitation to visit Alabama.
When Frank sent this to his biographer, he enclosed copies of several other letters and clippings. In this letter, he lists the enclosed materials and mentions the recent death of his nephew.
In this letter to Congressman Rivers, Boykin praises his work on recent legislation to increase military salaries, and he asks Rivers to work to save Brookley Field.
In the letter Crosland discusses his intention to present to the grand jury a report about the recent civil rights demonstrations in Montgomery County. He asks Strickland for evidence to support the "great many rumors about immoral acts" among the...
This article from the Birmingham News discusses the extent of the order issued by U.S. District Judge Frank M. Johnson, which permitted and protected the Selma to Montgomery March: "The order.stops short of approving plans for a demonstration on...
In this letter to President Johnson's executive assistant, Boykin discusses the recent controversy over giving presents to the president. He describes many of the unusual and extravagant gifts he has given to friends and colleagues over the years.
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:...
In the letter Barclay explains that the state cannot attract suitable aerospace experts because of its reputation in recent segregation issues: "...the image of Alabama to the uninformed non-resident is not good because of the racial problem which...
This article suggests that Boykin, the unsuccessful candidate in the recent statewide congressional election, would be a good lobbyist for Alabama in Washington, D.C. From the Wilcox Progressive Era.
In the first letter Edwards protests the recent appearance of Ralph McGill, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, on an Auburn television station. On the program McGill criticized Alabama, "the people and their customs." Edwards also encloses a copy...
This letter was written as Frank's son Dick and his family prepared for a trip out west. In it Frank makes suggestions about traveling and visiting, and he discusses his recent legislative activity.
In the first message, sent May 19, 1961, Greenslip asks the governor ensure the protection of Greyhound's passengers, property, and employees. Because of the recent attacks on the Freedom Riders in Alabama, people around the country have expressed...