Adam Bussman of Moro, Ill., a sophomore in history at UMR, and his advisor, Patrick Huber, associate professor of history and political science, are researching national Prohibition as part of an Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) project. Here's how Adam describes the work:

The era of National Prohibition has been studied since the anti-drinking law was repealed in 1933. However, most of these studies are limited to the organized crime activity that took place in New York City and Chicago. Dr. Huber and I decided to research another aspect of this era. We chose to focus on the economic impact prohibition had on St. Louis breweries and how the problems these breweries faced helped to shape the economic climate of the region.

Both my professor and I are soon to complete the research process of this project and are eagerly working toward a informative and successful finished product.

Photo courtesy of The Authenic History Center