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- "An Old Man A Convict."
- 1901-04-28
- Letter from James Foster, a 68-year-old prisoner in Wetumpka, Alabama, to Governor W. J. Samford. In the letter Foster asks the governor to grant him parole. He acknowledges his guilt but argues that his good behavior makes him a worthy candidate...
- 2010-04-23
- Transcript of a public meeting held by the Montgomery County Citizens' Council at Garrett Coliseum.
- 1961-06-08
- The meeting was led by Don Hallmark and featured the following speakers: Montgomery Mayor Earl James, Dr. Henry Lyon of Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery Citizens' Council Chairman Carl Herbert Lancaster, and Alabama Attorney General...
- 2011-09-12
- "Death Penalty for Crime."
- 1931-04-25
- Thomas Walker Wallace wrote this piece for his column "Here and There," which was published in the Birmingham Reporter, an African American newspaper. In it he argues against the death penalty. While he concedes that "It seems reasonable that when...
- 2010-07-27
- "Everything Is Made for Love (in Alabama)."
- 1967-00-00
- This song, a collaborative work by Boykin and two other men, sets the representative's favorite saying to music. Boykin spoke, wrote, and shouted it, so it was appropriate for him to sing "Everything is made for love" as well.
- 2009-09-15
- "Senator Bankhead Votes 'No.'"
- 1909-11-09
- This leaflet reprints a letter that Senator John H. Bankhead wrote to Frank V. Evans, editor of The Walker County News. In it he explains why he does not support the proposed prohibition amendment to the Alabama constitution. He argues that...
- 2010-04-23
- 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
- Excerpt from THE CRY OF THE CHILDREN: A STUDY OF CHILD LABOR by Bessie Van Vorst.
- 1908-00-00
- In this passage Van Vorst describes living and working conditions for employees of a textile mill in Anniston, Alabama. She gives specific details about the housing and operation of the factory, and she includes several interviews with children who...
- 2009-06-25
- Excerpts from letters written by naturalist John Audubon, copied by his wife, Lucy, and sent to Edward Harris.
- 1833-05
- Audubon wrote the letters while on an expedition in eastern Canada, which included excursions to Nova Scotia, Labrador, and many islands. In the letters he describes the men who are on the trip; the food, clothing, accommodations, and...
- 2010-07-15
- Letter from Alex K. Hall in camp at Tupelo, Mississippi, to his father, probably in Portland, Alabama.
- 1865-01-12
- During the Civil War, Hall served in the 2nd and 3rd Alabama Cavalry. In the letter he discusses his health ("I have a pretty bad case of a camp disease"); supplies and clothing he needs; possible troop movements; news of the war in other parts of...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Ann C. Whitman to Frank W. Boykin.
- 1961-01-10
- In this letter President Eisenhower's personal secretary thanks Boykin for the complimentary letter he wrote.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Beppie Boykin to Frank W. Boykin.
- 1962-00-00
- Beppie wrote this letter to her father-in-law after he lost his seat in the House of Representatives. In it she encourages him and compliments his character.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Bob Boykin to Frank W. Boykin.
- Bob wrote this note to his father when he was a child.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Bolling Hall, Jr., in Corinth, Mississippi, to his father in Alabama.
- 1861-05-03
- From May 1861 to early 1862 Bolling Hall, Jr., served in the 6th Alabama Infantry. In the letter he discusses conditions in camp; traveling to his present location ("we had to go up on box cars...The men were very much crowded too but Capt. Davis...
- 2011-07-06
- Letter from Constantine Badger to his brother in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1858-05-24
- Badger was living in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, when he wrote this letter. In it he discusses the city of Mobile and the problems with yellow fever there.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Dick Boykin to Frank W. Boykin.
- Young Dick wrote this letter to his father when Frank was away from home, probably in Washington, D.C.
- 2009-09-15
- Letter from Dr. Neal Smith in St. Stephens, Alabama, to James Smiley.
- 1813-01-08
- In the letter Dr. Smith discusses the fall of Fort Mims and a battle led by General Claiborne against the Creek Indians at Holy Ground. Though the letter is dated 1813, it was probably written in 1814: he says that the fight took place on December...
- 2009-06-25
- Letter from Edmund Pettus at Big Creek Gap in Tennessee, to his wife, Mary, in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1862-05-13
- At the time he wrote this letter, Pettus was serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
- 2012-10-18
- Letter from Edmund Pettus at Camp Goode near Mobile, Alabama, to his wife, Mary, in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1861-12-12
- At the time he wrote this letter, Pettus was serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
- 2012-10-18
- Letter from Edmund Pettus at Camp Goode near Mobile, Alabama, to his wife, Mary, in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1861-12-17
- At the time he wrote this letter, Pettus was serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
- 2012-10-18
- Letter from Edmund Pettus at Camp Memminger near Mobile, Alabama, to his wife, Mary, in Cahaba, Alabama.
- 1862-01-25
- At the time he wrote this letter, Pettus was serving as a lieutenant colonel of the 20th Alabama Infantry regiment, which he helped form. He was ultimately promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
- 2012-10-18