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A Historical Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Forces Which Shaped A Small Industrial Town In Arkansas, Gordon Scott Bachus
A Historical Analysis Of The Socio-Economic Forces Which Shaped A Small Industrial Town In Arkansas, Gordon Scott Bachus
OBU Graduate Theses
In 1887, bauxite, the ore of aluminum was discovered in Arkansas . State Geologist, John C. Branner, announced l the discovery in 1891. Reports soon reached the Pittsburgh Reduction Company in Pennsylvania. This young company investigated the report, purchased land in Saline County, and started mining operations.
In 1903 the Pittsburgh Reduction Company built an ore - drying plant in Saline County, Arkansas. The establishment of this plant marked the beginning of the town of Bauxite. Laid out on company- owned land shortly after mining operations began, the town soon became a self- sufficient community with schools, churches, stores, roads, …
An Analysis Of The Governorship Of Huey Long, N. G. Dalrymple
An Analysis Of The Governorship Of Huey Long, N. G. Dalrymple
OBU Graduate Theses
Huey Pierce Long was one of the most flamboyant . and controversial political leaders of the early twentieth century. Elected Governor of Louisiana in 1928 on the platform "Every Man a King," Long soon became nationally known for his erratic and picturesque behavior as "the Kingfish."
The New York Times heralded the election of Huey Long as Governor of the Pelican State as the appearance of "a worthy competitor in the field of light political farce." Later, many persons realized. that the statement was not entirely accurate. What Louisiana received in Huey Long was highly political, but it was far …