Steve Murray

Director at Alabama Department of Archives & History. Preserving and sharing the past to help build a better future. History education advocate.

[Blake Busbin @BlakeBusbin]

.@AlabamaArchives has opened up applications for its incredible summer PD series, "Alabama History Institutes." Learn more about the eight different workshops and apply by March 5: https://t.co/4wkp8dQ028 #AlabamaHistory

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

Did you know you can request a research consultation and receive guidance from a reference archivist? Our staff can help you identify relevant collections for your project, provide links to finding aids that describe our collections in greater detail, and suggest other resources.

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

200 years ago, the great Marquis de Lafayette set foot in Montgomery, reminding our young city — and our young nation — that liberty is a cause worth fighting for.

Today, we honored his visit, remembering the principles that built America strong. 🇺🇸 #alpolitics

[Steve Murray @murrajs]

It was a pleasure to have the board at the Archives!

[Alabama League of Municipalities @AL_League]

Lastly, we thank the Alabama Department of Archives and History and @powersouth for hosting our board for lunch and a special behind the scenes tour.

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

Calling all Alabama K-12 educators! Applications are NOW open for our Summer 2025 Alabama History Institutes.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Check the schedule and apply here: https://t.co/oYEhWfJV0l

[Steve Murray @murrajs]

@LucideaCore @AASLH Thanks for attending and sharing your resources!

[Steve Murray @murrajs]

@US_IMLS @MuseumsForAll We’ll have a great turnout by local orgs in Alabama, and I hope every one of them connects with you. Thanks for attending!

[Steve Murray @murrajs]

@ShaunaIsHistory I’ll see you there! We’re thrilled to share Alabama and the Gulf Coast with colleagues from around the country.

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

Thread of cool maps you've (probably) never seen before 🧵

1. All roads lead to Rome

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

This 1979 WSFA news footage features football practice at Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama, including an interview with Haywood Scissum about the upcoming game against Alabama State University. #BlackHistoryMonth #OurStoriesLiveHere #AlabamaHistory https://t.co/q9NHRPw4E2

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

During WWII, 18-year-old Etowah County native L. C. Stanfield enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He went to war with a sixth-grade education and work experience as a welder. During shore leave over Christmas 1944, Stanfield met Jean Simpson. They married seventeen days later. #ALHistory

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

Alabamians are some of the best people in the world, and that is because we treat everyone with respect, even if that person votes differently than us or cheers for the rival team.

Proud to join my friend @WaltMaddox in the @NatlGovsAssoc #DisagreeBetter initiative. #alpolitics

[Alabama Reflector bsky: @alreflector.bsky.com @ALReflector]

Via @alanderrocha: Opponents of a bill that would change the make-up of the Alabama Department of Archives and History’s Board of Trustees urged a House committee Wednesday to make changes to the legislation. https://t.co/fNyNZ74DkB

[FromThePage @_FromThePage_]

This week's featured collection: Alabama Supreme Court Case Files by @AlabamaArchives. This project contains historical content regarding the state's early development, slavery, wartime, emancipation, and many more. #BlackHistoryMonth

Transcribe it here: https://t.co/k8TE5E6eXV

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

Let's show our educators some #love on Valentine's Day! ♥️✏️Applications are still open for our Summer 2024 Alabama History Institutes! The deadline to apply is March 8, 2024. Check the schedule and apply online: https://t.co/vOf4F1BPPQ

[Alabama Department of Archives and History @AlabamaArchives]

A field trip to Montgomery would not be complete without a visit to the Museum of Alabama at the Archives. Last year more than 19,000 K-12 visitors explored and engaged with #AlabamaHistory in our exhibit galleries. #AlabamaArchives #OurStoriesLiveHere

[Alabama Political Reporter @ALReporter]

Sen. Chris Elliott filed the bill after the department hosted a one-hour talk on the history of LGBTQ+ individuals.

https://t.co/fWeUeBedUk

[WSFA 12 News @wsfa12news]

Alabama lawmakers want to change archives oversight after dispute over LGBTQ+ lecture https://t.co/LYNJ1jwrU5

[Alabama Reflector bsky: @alreflector.bsky.com @ALReflector]

Via @JK_Stephenson: The Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee approved a bill Tuesday that would fire the current board of trustees of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. https://t.co/7ZHd18i2z4 #alpolitics

[Alabama Daily News @ALDailyNews]

Lawmakers advanced legislation to put a politically appointed board in control of the AL Dept. of Archives and History, pushing the change after some lawmakers were upset last year about the department hosting a lecture on LGBTQ+ history.
#ALPolitics

https://t.co/QVVPpNkbuU