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Letter to Senator Bilbo, c. 1945-47
A letter addressed to Senator Theodore Bilbo from someone in Lakeville, Minnesota, thanking him for setting a $1 million reward for the capture of Adolf Hitler. The writer states his belief that Hitler didn't die in 1945, but instead changed his…
War Department Letter to Theodore G. Bilbo from Norman T. Kirk, The Surgeon General, regarding the future disposition of the hospital located within the Como Prisoner of War Camp
This letter is one from a series of correspondence between Honorable Theodore G. Bilbo, United States Senate, and Norman T. Kirk, Major General, U. S. Army, The Surgeon General. The letter discusses the use of the hospital within the Como Prisoner of…
Western Union Telegram to Theodore G. Bilbo from VFW Post 5701 on Supporting the British Loan and coal miners
A Western Union telegram sent from Rolling Fork, Mississippi to U.S. Senator Theodore G. Bilbo in Washington D.C., dated May 11, 1946. The message questions the priority of the British loan over the needs of striking American coal miners, stating:…
Como, Mississippi Hospital Petition
A letter of petition from A.B. Friend to United States Senator Theodore G. Bilbo of Poplarville, Mississippi. A.B. Friend petitions the senator to keep the newly built hospital stationed at the Como Prisoner of War camp in Mississippi.
Letter from W.D. Lester, M.D. to Senator Bilbo
A short letter by Dr. W.D. Lester in Many, (Sabine Parish) Louisiana informed Senator Bilbo about the hypocritical interference with Prohibition in the Southern states. He enclosed with an article that features the New York congressman, J. W.…
Theodore G. Bilbo's Campaign Truck; circa 1934
Photograph of a man standing next to Bilbo's 1934 senatorial campaign truck.
Letter from Silas B. Cooper to Theodore G. Bilbo; January 9th, 1940
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…
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 to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo from Pastor Jesse D. Franks on February 23, 1938
A two-page letter from Pastor Jesse D. Franks to Senator Theodore G. Bilbo on February 23, 1938 concerning State Prohibition measures and legislation.