The History of African Americans and Montevallo
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Title
The History of African Americans and Montevallo
Description
An account of the history of African Americans and their impact on Montevallo from the 1930s to 1970.
Creator
Source
The Alabamian
Date
1930s-1970
Contributor
The Carmichael Library Archives
Christina Williams
Christina Williams
Type
Text
Still images
Still images
Collection Items
Discussion of Proposed Boswell Amendment
This article from The Alabamian is opinions of Alabama College students on the Boswell Amendment, which was an amendment that tried to prevent African Americans from voting. It eventually passed, and was used for a very short time in Alabama law. The…
Eneas Africanus Reading
Cited as a "humorous and delightful story" in the article, Eneas Africanus is widely acknowledged as one of the most pro-slavery stories. This was read by a Junior at Alabama College, Lillian Russell.
Survey of Race Problem
This article takes note of a survey done by John B. Knox's sociology class. Though the ideas may still seem out of date compared to present day, these ideas presented by students are shockingly progressive for 1940.
Social Psychology Class Conducts Poll
This article includes a poll asked by 25 faculty, and 25 members from each class year. Participants were asked about issues within Montevallo and on a national level. When asked about if African Americans should be denied the right to vote due to…
"Negro Spirituals" and the identity of African Americans
!["Negro Spirituals" and the identity of African Americans](https://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/soc303/files/thumbnails/81a9e44e11f5094574109a1b411cf595.jpg ""Negro Spirituals" and the identity of African Americans")
Song: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
Music Drama: This Freedom
Song: "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley"
Song: "In Christ There is no East or West"
Song: "Messiah"
Music Drama: This Freedom
Song: "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley"
Song: "In Christ There is no East or West"
Song: "Messiah"
African American Schools in Montevallo
This article references two schools that are visited by a trainer to help plan a community program for African Americans in town.
More articles throughout the years of the Alabamian refer to the YWCA helping with funding for books.
More articles throughout the years of the Alabamian refer to the YWCA helping with funding for books.
An Old Tradition is Reborn
This article refers to an old black janitor, Alec, who would traditionally ring an old laundry bell in Reynolds to signify the beginning and end of a semester. This was a very interesting and sweet article. It is inferred that Alec is no longer at…
Connections Made Between Alabama College and Alabama State College Students
In this small editor's note, a student named Pat Harper notices connections between Alabama College students, who are all white women, and Alabama State College students, who are all black.