Theses and Dissertations - Department of History

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The Abolition of the Convict Lease System in Alabama, 1913-1928
(University of Alabama Libraries, 1949) Clark, Elizabeth Boner; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Almost from the first day of its organization, the penitentiary system of Alabama was a source of trouble to the state, and for years its operation was unprofitable in every sense. From the beginning, penology in Alabama labored under the theory that the state's correctional institutions should be self-sufficient. In order to gain complete self-sufficiency, the state entered upon the policy of leasing the prisoners to private business and individuals.
History of the North East and South West Alabama Railroad to 1872
(University of Alabama Libraries, 1949) Clark, James Harold; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
This study of the North East and South West Alabama Railroad is to show the desire and demand for better transportation facilities which began to arise around the middle of the nineteenth century in Alabama and of the problems confronted therewith. As the people of Alabama began to become better acquainted with the advantages which the railroads offered, such as rapid travel and the large quantity of freight that could be handled, many prejudices were overcome and railroad building became a fixed policy.
The prohibition movement in Alabama
(University of Alabama Libraries, 1927) Friedman, Emmeline Lurie; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa