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- Excerpt from TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE BLACK BELT, the autobiography of William J. Edwards.
- 1918
- Included here is Chapter 20, "The Negro and the World War." The chapter begins by describing African American support for the war effort, but then turns to a discussion of democracy, equality, and civil rights: "Before the war, two expressions were...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Negroes Riot in Gadsden to Protest Doom."
- 1931 April 10
- This article discusses the rioting in the Etowah County jail by eight of the "Scottsboro Boys," who had been convicted and given the death penalty: "When finally quieted and asked what was the matter, one of the negroes replied, 'We just don't like...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter and resolution from the Citizens Committee on Jobs and Training in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor-elect Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942 December 10
- In the letter W. H. Hollins, chairman of the committee, asks the future governor to use his position to ensure that African Americans are given equal opportunity to receive training and employment in the state's war industries. The resolution...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Excerpts from a speech delivered by I. T. Tichenor, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1865
- Tichenor describes the postwar situation for the freed slaves from a paternalistic viewpoint: "Four millions of human beings, under the influence of a misguided philanthropy, have been rendered destitute of homes, protection, and comfort, and have...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Speech George Wallace made during his "stand in the schoolhouse door," when he attempted to prevent the desegregation of the University of Alabama.
- 1963 June 11
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Jerry A. Tanton and C. K. Granade of Pine Grove Methodist Church in Carson, Alabama, to Governor-elect George C. Wallace in Clayton, Alabama.
- 1962 November 4
- In the letter the men write on behalf of their congregation, asking Wallace to deal peacefully with the school integration issues that will arise during his term of office: "We strongly urge you to dismiss any ideas concerning the closing of any...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Carleton S. Lentz in Anniston, Alabama, to Judge George Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1962 November 17
- In the letter Lentz expresses her support for Wallace but questions his "extreme stand on the segregation issue." She asks him to adopt a moderate, peaceful approach during his term: "I am writing to implore you to break your campaign promise,...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from John Rutland, minister of Central Methodist Church in Decatur, Alabama, to Governor-elect George Wallace in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1962 November 16
- In the letter Rutland urges Wallace to cooperate with the federal government in upcoming integration efforts: "We Alabama Democrats see some things about our great national party that we do not like. However, we are Americans first. We know that...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Advertisement for two captured slaves, submitted by Clark Bobo, jailor of Franklin County, Alabama.
- 1846 March 19
- In the advertisement Bobo describes the slaves and their owner, Rufus K. Flax of Attalla County, Mississippi, to "come forward and conform to the statute of this State in such cases made and provided."
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Letter from John W. Inzer in Ashville, Alabama to John H. Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1917 September 6
- In the letter Inzer discusses the integrated military training camps proposed by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Inzer first declares himself to be "a friend to the negro" ("stood for his rights and represented him when it was really perilous to...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Race Separation."
- 1900 August 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Race Separation in the Street Cars."
- 1902 November 5
- This article compares street car ordinances in Mobile and New Orleans: "Of the two the Mobile law seems to be the best, for it does not require the making of separate compartments in the cars, but simply that white passengers shall be seated in the...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Minutes for the meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education on March 2, 1960.
- 1960 March 2
- During the meeting the Board discussed a recent demonstration at the segregated Court House Restaurant in downtown Montgomery, which was led by students from Alabama State College. Dr. H. Councill Trenholm, president of the school, appeared before...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Minutes for the meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education on March 25, 1960.
- 1960 March 25
- During the meeting the Board discussed recent activity at Alabama State College, where students had been involved in civil rights demonstrations; the police commissioner of Montgomery had recommended that the entire school be shut down. Governor...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Minutes for the meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education on June 14, 1960.
- 1960 June 14
- During the meeting the Board examined a report prepared by the Department of Public Safety on Dr. Lawrence D. Reddick, a professor at Alabama State College who had led students in a civil rights demonstration in March. Governor Patterson...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Report submitted by Dr. H. Councill Trenholm, president of Alabama State College, at a meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education.
- 1960 July 20
- The Board had requested this report at its meeting on June 14, 1960. In it Trenholm discusses recent civil rights demonstrations led by students and faculty at the college, and he assures the Board that the situation is improving: "While there have...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Minutes for the meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education on July 20, 1960.
- 1960 July 20
- During the meeting Dr. H. Councill Trenholm presented the report that had been requested by the Board on June 14. Afterward the governor and the superintendent of education thanked him for the "progress he had made in organizing the college so that...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection