The Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority

Author: C. Herman Pritchett

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1469622866

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As an example of the efficient administration of a vast public enterprise, the T.V.A. furnished a basis for renewed faith in democratic institutions and for hope in the reconstruction of a war-torn world. The author discusses the background of the T.V.A., its multiple-purpose program, its development as one of the greatest power agencies in the world, its contribution to the war effort, and its ultimate meaning and significance. Originally published in 1943. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

The Tennessee Valley: A Photographic Portrait
The Tennessee Valley: A Photographic Portrait

Author: Robert Kollar, Kelly Leiter

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published:

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780813127149

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"Robert Kollar captures the diversity, color, and dramatic scale of life in the Tennessee Valley in this collection of 240 color photographs. He records the Friday night high school football games, county fairs, family reunions, and Sunday dinners that make the region so appealing. Kelly Leiter s text reveals the real people behind the faces-their concerns and their pride, their savvy, and their traditionalism."