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  • Collection: Theodore G. Bilbo Papers

Letter from Woodie Burnell Ray to Theodore G Bilbo

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…

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.

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.

“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

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 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 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 Theodore G. Bilbo from S.P. Crouch

Letter to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo regarding liquor laws.

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.