About this episode
This episode explores the story of electricity's arrival in rural South through the experiences of those who facilitated it.
Join us for a 1937 story of electricity coming to rural South and the men and women who made it possible.
People in this episode
Guest: Mark Barr
Topics covered
- electricity
- rural development
- history
- technology
- community
Keywords
- 1937
- electricity
- rural South
- men and women
- development
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Watershed
Places: South
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