The world of the southern cotton mill -- Radio in the textile South -- The people's president -- The musicians -- Music and the mill experience -- Mill-worker consciousness, music, and the birth of revolt -- The general textile strike of 1934 -- Conclusion
Summary
The Voice of Southern Labor chronicles the experiences of southern textile workers and provides a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and historical forces that came into play when the group struck in 1934. The workers' grievances and solidarity were reflected in the music they listened to and sang, and this book offers a context for this intersection of labor, politics, and culture
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-172) and index
