Born 130 years ago in the heart of Mississippi, Charlie Patton (c. 1891-1934) is considered by many to be a father of the Delta blues, but... Læs mere
Chronicles how Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Y-12 National Security Complex, and their partners became outstanding examples of the military-industrial-educational complex from the Cold War to the present day.
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Discovered in a smokehouse in the mid-1980s, the diary of Serepta Jordan provides a unique window into the lives of... Læs mere
Drawing on Emanuel Suter's diary, as well as myriad other primary and secondary sources, Suter's great-great-grandson tells how Suter developed into a technologically advanced entrepreneur who operated a modern industrial company.
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Among the many extant volumes of Civil War correspondence penned by military men, few can boast of the writing quality of Dear Courier:... Læs mere