Following the Civil War, Dowdell served as president of the East Alabama Male College. He died in the same year that the board of trustees of that institution transferred its assets to the state of Alabama for the purpose of establishing a land-grant college in Auburn.

Listing of the records generated by the President and his office during his tenure.  Arranged by subject.

Chronicles the significant events of the President's term in office, including the activities of the schools and departments.

Provides another view of the events treated by the President in his Annual Reports.

Letters between the President of the University and various political leaders within Alabama.  Provides insight into how the school has maneuvered through the state's political system.