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- Letter from Horace Greeley in New York City, New York, to Henry C. Semple in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1867 November 28
- In the letter Greeley critiques the political situation in the South, arguing that African Americans "are a unit so long as they are led to fear disfranchisement. This fear banished they will vote their individual preferences as Whites do. Your...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "To the Republicans of Dallas!"
- Flier addressed to freedmen in Dallas County, Alabama, warning them of "recent converts to Republicanism" who will compete for their vote in the upcoming county elections. All the questionable candidates are mentioned, with evidence of their...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Law Abiding Democrats to the Front!"
- 1877-1878 circa
- Leaflet addressed to Democrats in Dallas County, Alabama, urging them to vote for the "good and true men" of the party, who will not resort to illegal methods to gain political power: "They will tell you, that when bad men are elected to office,...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Rooms of the Republican Executive Committee!"
- 1872
- Flier announcing the candidates for legislative office, which were chosen at a recent meeting of the Dallas County committee. Also included is a list of times and locations of meetings that will be held "[i]n order that all may be more enlightened...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "To All Honest Republicans of Dallas County, And especially those who met or are in sympathy with the Republican Conference held in the City of Selma, on the 11th day of May, 1878, in the interest of Reconciliation Among Republicans!"
- 1878
- Flier calling party members across the county to select delegates for the Republican County Convention, to be held on June 29, 1878. Also included is an account of the last meeting of the Republican County Executive Committee, when different sects...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Excerpts from IN SEARCH OF THE PROMISED LAND: A SLAVE FAMILY IN THE OLD SOUTH by John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger.
- 2006
- The passages describe the lives and contributions of three freedmen of the Rapier family. John H. Rapier, Jr., was a physician at the Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D.C. John H. Rapier, Sr., a barber in Florence, Alabama, served as a voter...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Excerpt from ROLL OF THE BLACK DUPES AND WHITE RENEGADES WHO VOTED IN MOBILE CITY AND COUNTY FOR THE MENAGERIE CONSTITUTION, FOR THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
- 1868
- The list is divided into three sections: "Whites," "Creoles," and "Negroes." The first two categories are on the first page, while the other pages are filled with the names of African American voters.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from three county officials in Jacksonville, Alabama, to Governor William Hugh Smith.
- 1869 August 7
- In the letter the men ask the governor to intervene on behalf of the Republicans in Calhoun County, who have been threatened and shunned because of their political views. They describe the threats and hostilities, including those against African...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from the mayor and councilmen of Greensboro, Alabama, to Governor Wager Swayne in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1867 June 14
- In the letter the men discuss the murder of a freedman, who had been appointed a registrar in the county. They have been unable to find the young man who shot him, and tension is building: "The excitement occasioned by the outrage of yesterday was...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from William Hurter in Mobile, Alabama, to Judge William Hugh Smith in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1867 June 22
- In the letter Hurter describes voter registration in Mobile: "We have registered all who have come forward without any delay. There has been a strong disposition on the part of the whites not to register but they are gradually overcoming that...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from R. T. Smith in Bluffton, Alabama, to O. D. Kinsman in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1867 July 13
- In the letter Smith reports that white planters in Chambers County have tried to interfere with the registration of African American voters there: "I heard of no open violations but am satisfied that parties have thrown every obsticle [sic] in the...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from three white citizens in Mobile, Alabama, to W. T. Hatchell in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1868 January 27
- In the letter the men explain that "the white people of this city & county feel that they have no fair showing" in the upcoming election. They ask Hatchell to consider removing William Hurter from his post as chief registrar in the city because of...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- WHITE MEN OF ALABAMA STAND TOGETHER, 1860 and 1890 by Senator John T. Milner.
- 1890
- In the pamphlet Milner gives a "testimony" to argue against giving African American political power, and he blames the Republican Party for discord in the state: "There has not been a moment of peace in Alabama, since the black Republican party was...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Excerpts from A DIGEST OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, compiled by John G. Akin.
- 1833
- Included here are the title page and the slave code of 1833, which also gives laws governing "free persons of color."
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Excerpts from THE CODE OF ALABAMA, compiled by John J. Ormond, Arthur P. Bagby, and George Goldthwaite.
- 1852
- Included here are the title page and the slave code of 1852, which also gives laws governing "free negroes" and "free colored mariners."
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Court's march order ends at Capitol."
- 1965 March 24
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Wet Marchers Pass Halfway Point."
- 1965 March 23
- 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;...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Resolution from a joint session of the Alabama legislature, passed in response to the Selma-Montgomery March.
- 1965 March 19
- The resolution asks "every loyal citizen of the State, of every race, color, creed or persuasion, to stay at home or at his regular place of business--as far removed from the line of march and demonstrations as is possible--until the risk of...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Breakdown of White & Negro Voters" in Alabama counties.
- 1962
- Some counties only give voter totals with no division by race, and no figures are available for twenty-six counties. The data was compiled by the secretary of state from questionnaires issued to probate judges.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Negro voter may cast deciding ballot Tuesday."
- 1966 November 6
- This article from the Birmingham News discusses the role of African American voters in Alabama's upcoming gubernatorial election. It examines the factors that will influence the "power of the Negro vote" in the three-way contest, including voter...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection