In this episode we continue our series on Influential Montgomerians by discussing Alabama’s first African American politician, James T. Rapier. We explore the life of Rapier, including his time in Florence, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and Buxton, Ontario, Canada. We also focus on his education in Canada, as well as abroad in Scotland. Furthermore we examine his return to Alabama to become a leader in the Republican Party and career as a successful politician and labor organizer. 	

Sources: http://www.blackpast.org/aah/rapier-james-thomas-1837-1883
http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3272
https://www.biography.com/people/james-t-rapier-40910
Music:    www.purple-planet.com

In the Stacks Episode 25: Montgomery, Alabama's Cramton Bowl

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.