In episode 8 of In the Stacks we use the Dowe family collection to explore the history of Catholicism in Montgomery, Alabama and the role it has played in the city. In particular, we discuss St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Bede Catholic Church, Pastor Patrick turner, The City of St. Jude, Father Harold Purcell, and Bishop Thomas J. Toolen.

Sources: http://www.mobarch.org/parishes/
  http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1829
  http://www.angelfire.com/me2/kulacoco/stjude.txt

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In The Stacks: Episode 9: Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation - Lynching and The EJI

The Montgomery County Archives acquires, preserves, and provides access to a wide range of county government created records as well as other records that relate to the history of the county. We also produce a bi-monthly podcast called In The Stacks, which highlights our collections.