Historian Peter Brannon (1882-1967) was the third director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. He was a tireless advocate for promoting public history and during his 50-year career as a public historian raised public awareness about Alabama's significance in the areas of archaeology, history, and biodiversity. He was also a prolific author who contributed a history column for 19 years to the Montgomery Advertiser.
Peter Brannon
Courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History
