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- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Riley Boykin Smith.
- 1962 October 9
- Frank wrote this letter while in the hospital. He discusses the upcoming "Frank Boykin Day" celebration, education, business, politics, and economic development in Mobile.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964 August 10
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank writes about his business ventures in turpentine, timber, lumber, crossties, and shipbuilding.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to Edward Boykin.
- 1964 October 29
- In this letter to his biographer, Frank gives the story of the United States Steel Corporation's plant in Mobile.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to James N. Granade.
- 1941 July 7
- In this letter Boykin discusses oil wells in Alabama, taxes and royalties on land, industrialization in the first district, and problems with labor unions.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to General W. K. Wilson.
- 1962 November 26
- In this letter Boykin invites Wilson to join a large hunt to be held at his lodge in McIntosh, Alabama. He also discusses state and national politics, industry and economic development in Alabama, and the other guests who will attend the hunt.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Frank W. Boykin to William Graves.
- 1967 January 17
- 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.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "McIntosh Chemical Plant Nears Completion."
- 1952 March 27
- This article by Elsie Stallworth describes products and facilities of the new Mathieson Chemical Corporation plant in McIntosh, Alabama. Boykin is pictured in the article with the vice president of the company. From The Citronelle Call.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Letter from Home" a weekly newsletter sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945 August 10
- This issue mentions the Russian declaration of war on Japan; the recent use of the atomic bombs; an increase in the state's industrialization; and the new forestry program at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Telegram from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 February 6
- In the message Lapsley gives the amount of pig and wrought iron that can be furnished by the Shelby Iron Company for the foundry at Selma. He mentions coal beds located on the property in Shelby County.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 February 6
- In the letter Lapsley discusses the plans of several businessmen (including himself) to purchase and upgrade the Shelby Iron Works. Before investing in the company, the men want a guarantee that the Confederate government will buy iron for at least...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from William P. Browne in Mobile, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 January 29
- In the letter Browne discusses the coal that he can supply to the foundry in Selma, if the Confederate government establishes an armory there. He mentions rising costs, diminishing supplies, and transportation difficulties. He plans to be in...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 February 8
- In the letter Lapsley discusses possible coal supplies to the foundry in Selma, if the Confederate government establishes an armory there. In particular he mentions the estimates given by William P. Browne, who plans to discuss the matter with...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter and telegram from J. W. Lapsley in Selma, Alabama, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 February 11-12
- In the letter, written February 11, 1862, Lapsley discusses the supply of coal, saltpeter, and sulphur available to the Confederate government if it decides to establish an armory in Selma, Alabama. He ends by expressing the need for more weapons:...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from George Minor, chief of the Confederate Office of Ordnance and Hydrography in Richmond, Virginia, to Colin J. McRae in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1862 February 24
- In the letter Minor mentions a government contract with J. E. Murrell of Mobile, authorizing an exchange of cotton to purchase nitre. Minor also commends McRae's efforts to have the Confederate government establish an armory at Selma. He explains...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Catherine McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
- 1862 February 24
- In the letter Catherine discusses visits with family and friends; the price and availability of goods; troops who have been stationed in the area ("to watch the Yankees, and keep the negroes from running off"); local slaves who have run away; and...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from H. H. Erwin in Charlotte, Tennessee, to Colin J. McRae.
- 1862 December 28
- In the letter Erwin, a purchasing agent for the Confederacy, explains the difficulties he has encountered while trying to take a load of bacon to Confederate soldiers in Alabama. He also discusses several men who might be available to work at the...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Mary Johnson McRae in Selma, Alabama, probably to her brother James McRae.
- 1863 March 1
- In the letter Mary discusses visits with family and friends; the sale of the foundry at Selma to the Confederate government; Colin McRae's recent appointment as chief financial agent in Europe; acquaintances who are fighting in the war, including a...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Mrs. Sidney G. Weil to the editor of the Montgomery Advertiser.
- In the letter Mrs. Weil discusses the need for Montgomery to incorporate surrounding towns in order to increase its population and attract large businesses to the area: "There is surely a way to incorporate into the City it's [sic] natural growth,...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Iron Works and Manufatory of Salt Pans, &c., By John Miller, Burnsville, Alabama."
- 1863 May 24
- Advertisement for the goods produced by the ironworks in Burnsville, specifically directed at salt manufacturers who might be interested in "Salt Pans of a superior quality and durability." Miller is "prepared to do all kinds of jobbing in his...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Blockade Goods."
- 1863 May 24
- Advertisement for hardware and supplies that are usually difficult to get because of blockades.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection