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  • Collection: Theodore G. Bilbo Papers

Letter to Hon. Theo. G. Bilbo from Pastor Jesse D. Franks; page #2

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…

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.

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

Letter to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo regarding liquor laws.

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 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 Senator Theodore G. Bilbo from Susie V. Powell

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.

Letter from Governor Theodore G. Bilbo to Friends

A letter to Theodore's friends regarding passing legislation

“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…

Congressional Hearing Notice On Army and Navy Liquor and Vice, 1942

A congressional hearing notice regarding the rise of alcoholism and vice in the U.S. armed forces during World War II in 1942.

Letter to Senator Theo G. Bilbo from W.C.M of Chicago, Illinois

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.