Administrative files, 1923-1927.

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Administrative files, 1923-1927.

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The Governor is the chief executive of the state whose function is to administer the laws of the state. This series consists of the administrative files of Governor Brandon. It contains reports, correspondence, clippings, greeting cards, invitations, leaflets, lists, pamphlets, and telegrams. The records consist of correspondence and other materials regarding the numerous state departments and agencies. In particular the Convict Dept., the State Docks Dept., the Highway Dept., the Public Service Commission, the Tax Commisison, the State Dept. of Education and the State Bridge Corporation are well represented. Many annual reports are included as well. They are filed alphabetically. In addition, there is considerable documentation regarding the building of schools, purchasing of more land for the Capitol Complex, Muscle Shoals, pending legislation, and building bridges and roads in the state, activities of the Ku Klux Klan, Oscar W. Underwood's 1924 presidential bid, a statue of Joseph W. Wheeler, overall reform of the state prison system and of gubernatorial pardons and paroles. Of special interest is a report on the circuit court system in Alabama. There is also mateiral on tax collectors in various counties being unable to collect taxes due to the onset of econmic depression in Alabama. Also, the activities of the Fuel Administration in Alabama are well documented.

6 cubic ft. (6 record center cartons).

Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Alabama Department of Archives and History

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