Frank wrote this letter to his wife and children while at work in Washington, D.C. He discusses his legislative activity, mentions notable visitors and colleagues, and explains upcoming business deals.
In this letter Frank discusses an upcoming trip to the southwestern United States. There he will attend to business matters and meet with fellow congressmen, but he also intends to relax and hunt.
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.
"County agents in Alabama met with their Congressmen throughout the state recently in annual meetings designed to keep the lawmakers informed on agricultural progress and Extension Service work in their districts. Agents in the first district gave...
This letter was written while Bob Boykin was in the Army Air Forces during World War II. In it he urges his father to relax and recuperate. Bob appreciates Frank's desire to provide for the family, but he fears that too much work will kill him.
"A large group of Mobilians visited Washington this past week to take part in the annual American Red Cross convention. The Mobilians were guests of Cong. Frank Boykin at a luncheon in the Capitol Building and included (left to right), Albert...
This letter was written to Frank W. Boykin, Jr., a few days before he died in a shooting mishap. It gives instructions for sending his youngest brother to be with his parents in Washington, D. C.
In this letter to his son, Frank puts Jack in charge of settling the titles on a large piece of property owned by the family. He writes that he is proud of his sons and wants them to handle the financial and legal details of his personal business.
This letter was written after Lykes and Maxine Boykin, friends of Frank's, gave a party honoring the daughter of Congressman Mendel Rivers. In it Frank comments on the guests, food, and success of the event.
In this letter Frank sends checks to his sons to cover their expenses but teases them about their lack of correspondence. He also discusses rent and housing in Washington, D.C.
This letter was written after Frank returned from traveling out west. In it he describes his trip, discusses pending business deals, and gives instructions for repairing the McIntosh lodge for the upcoming hunting season.
This brief letter to Boykin was attached to a copy of a letter Frank wrote to his granddaughter Ocllo. The letter praises Ocllo for her achievement but does not explain what she has done.