Sort iPhoto Albums NOT Folders

I know that in iPhoto you can sort FOLDERS, but I want to sort the ALBUMS INSIDE of a Folder.
I have not been able to find any answers to this question on the web. Any help would be great.
Thanks
Herb

TD, There are folders on the left and then under Parrotheads there are albums. The albums are what I would like to sort. I can sort the folders without a problem.
Thanks,
Herb

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