  The analysis of spectroscopic data for 30 Algol-type binaries is presented.
All these systems are short period Algols having primaries with spectral types
B and A. Dominant spectral lines were identified for the spectra collected and
their equivalent widths were calculated. All the spectra were examined to
understand presence of mass transfer, a disk or circumstellar matter and
chromospheric emission. We also present first spectroscopic and period study
for few Algols and conclude that high resolution spectra within and outside the
primary minimum are needed for better understanding of these Algol type close
binaries.
