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Transforming the South federal development in the Tennessee Valley, 1915-1960

Title
Transforming the South [electronic resource] : federal development in the Tennessee Valley, 1915-1960 / Matthew L. Downs.
Author
Downs, Matthew L., 1980-
Publication
Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2014]

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Description
1 online resource (331 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, map.
Series Statement
Making the modern South
Uniform Title
Transforming the South (Online)
Alternative Title
Transforming the South (Online)
Subject
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Southern States > History > 20th century
  • Southern States > Economic conditions > 1918-
  • Southern States > Social conditions
  • Tennessee River Valley
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-320)and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
Introduction : brisk men, energetic of movement and speech -- A living monument to that broad principle of democracy, 1915-1924 -- Muscle Shoals signifies power, 1924-1933 -- We are trying to make a different type of citizen out of them, 1933-1938 -- Pulling together in the same direction, 1938-1945 -- An agency of its own creation, 1945-1960 -- Huntsville has what it takes, 1940-1949 -- Hold onto what you have worked so hard to get in, 1949-1960 -- Conclusion : a great place to do business.
LCCN
2014008756
OCLC
ssj0001368957
Author
Downs, Matthew L., 1980-
Title
Transforming the South [electronic resource] : federal development in the Tennessee Valley, 1915-1960 / Matthew L. Downs.
Imprint
Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2014]
Series
Making the modern South
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-320)and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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