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Oklahoma's Depression Radicals: Ira M. Finley and the Veterans of Industry of America (Recent American History) - Hardcover
The Veterans of Industry of America presented a radical agenda for dealing with the Great Depression in Oklahoma. Its primary organizer and only president was Ira M. Finley, a former Socialist and state legislator. Although poorly funded, the VIA played a major role in campaigning for old age pensions, a graduated land tax, and homestead exemptions. Unusual for Oklahoma political organizations in the thirties, it welcomed black members, and championed the rights of WPA workers through grievance committees. Composed largely of unemployed and semi-employed farmers and laborers, the organization peaked early in 1940 and faded rapidly during World War II.
This book presents a cogent narrative and analysis of the rise and fall of the VIA.
This book presents a cogent narrative and analysis of the rise and fall of the VIA.
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The Author: Patrick E. McGinnis is a native of Arkansas, who received his Ph.D. from Tulane University. Since 1968 he has been a Professor of History at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he has specialized in the study and teaching of twentieth-century American political history. He is an active member of several professional historical organizations, and has also worked as a professional broadcast journalist. This is his first book.
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«Patrick McGinnis has done a splendid job in both solid research and in writing one of the few works yet done on Oklahoma labor leaders and organizations.» (Donald E. Green, The Chronicles of Oklahoma)
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- PublisherPeter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0820412953
- ISBN 13 9780820412955
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages196
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Book Description Ira M. Finley and the Veterans of Industry of America. The Veterans of Industry of America presented a radical agenda for dealing with the Great Depression in Oklahoma. Its primary organizer and only president was Ira M. Finley, a former Socialist and state legislator. Although poorly funded, the VIA played a major role in campaigning for old age pensions, a graduated land tax, and homestead exemptions. Unusual for Oklahoma political organizations in the thirties, it welcomed black members, and championed the rights of WPA workers through grievance committees. Composed largely of unemployed and semi-employed farmers and laborers, the organization peaked early in 1940 and faded rapidly during World War II. This book presents a cogent narrative and analysis of the rise and fall of the VIA, especially highlighting the efforts of its enthusiastic president. VI,192 Seiten, gebunden (Recent American History; Vol. 3/Peter Lang Verlag 1991) Mängelexemplar/near mint. Statt EUR 42,95 448 g. Sprache: en. Seller Inventory # 46022
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Inscribed by the author with a letter from the author to his uncle Clyde. Clean glossy paper covered boards. Text's interior clean, tight & intact. Dealing with the Great Depression In Oklahoma. The VIA played a major role in campaigning for old age pensions & homestead exemptions . West, Great Depression, Oklahoma ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 193 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 15529
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