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  • Collection: Theodore G. Bilbo Papers

The Illinois Anti-Saloon League News, March 1944

A pamphlet, including a poem and illustration, denouncing the sale and consumption of liquor in Illinois and urging citizens to vote to abolish taverns.

Letter from S.P. Crouch to Theodore G. Bilbo

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

Letter to Senator Bilbo regarding the alcohol permits in the state.

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.

Letter from G.T. Sledge to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo

A Letter from G.T. Sledge to Senator Theodore Bilbo asking the senator to outlaw liquor traffic across the US.

Letter to Theodore G. Bilbo from J. L. Neill

A letter from J. L. Neill, the politician, pastor, and prohibitionist, is written to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo, expressing his thanks for supporting the cause to introduce a bill that will raise the fine for the sale of hard liquor in dry territory.

Western Union Telegram from Mrs. Lawrence T. Lowrey to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo

QA455 44 NT 6 EXTRA= STARKVILLE MISS 11 [1940] 11PM 7 39 SENATOR THEODORE BILBO= WASHDC= THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS ASSEMBLED IN CONFERENCE AT STATECOLLEGE, MISSISSIPPI, AND REPRESENTING MORE THAN…

“It’s Hard to Believe” Religious Handout about Prohibition

A handout with one side presenting information about food rationing, yet the rationing doesn’t apply to the alcohol companies that still require grain to continue the production of alcohol. With a quote about this provided by John L. Hill, a…

Letter from Governor Theodore G. Bilbo to Friends

A letter to Theodore's friends regarding passing legislation

Correspondence from Pastor J. E. Drane, Concord Baptist Church regarding Temperance

Short letter from Pastor J. E. Drane, Concord Baptist Church to Theodore Bilbo regarding efforts to promote temperance in armed forces training centers during World War II.

We Made History by Rose Upton Bascom

A document by Mrs. Rose Upton Bascom about the repeal of the 18th amendment.