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Letter from S.P. Crouch to Theodore G. Bilbo arguing against allowing soldiers alcohol during the war.

Correspondence from Silas B. Cooper to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo concerning Senate Bill S‑517, legislation addressing the influence of liquor dealers in Mississippi. The letter discusses alcohol regulation and prohibition in the United States during…

Official correspondence in the form of a letter from Woodie Burnell Ray to the 39th and 43rd governor of Mississippi Theodore G. Bilbo. Woodie Burnell Ray wrote during his service, aiming to persuade the governor to delay the matter of voting on…

A letter from United States Senator (U.S.S.) Theodore G. Bilbo to Edwin D. Crowley of Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

This is a letter from Pastor Jesse D. Franks of First Baptist Church in Columbus, MS to Theodore G. Bilbo, the representative of Mississippi’s 4th district in the Senate. This letter conveys Pastor Frank’s disapproval of the decisions of politicians…

This letter explains how B. W. Bloodworth does not want the state of Mississippi to have beer and other alcoholic beverages in the state, with a side of racism to go along with the complaint.

Correspondence from Mississippi Superintendent of Public Education J. S. Vandiver to request support for Senate Bill 517 to prohibit radio advertisements for liquor.

Handwritten correspondence to Senator Theo G. Bilbo from W.C.M of Chicago, Illinois, discussing Adolf Hitler, Nazism, segregation, and American politics following World War II.

Correspondence from secretary Susie V. Powell, secretary of Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs, requesting support for Senate Bill 517, which prohibits radio advertisements for alcohol.

A two-page letter from Pastor Jesse D. Franks to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo on February 23, 1938 concerning State Prohibition measures and legislation.