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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…
College Night in the 50s
The beautiful women of Alabama College celebrate college night
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 Though the ideas may still seem out of date compared to present day, these ideas presented by students are shockingly progressive for 1940.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…