Papers, 1921-1965.

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Papers, 1921-1965.

Includes works written by Martin, principally pamphlets, reports, historical sketches and speeches. It also includes printed materials relating to his career, to include Alabama river dam and power plant dedications, honorary dinner programs, and miscellaneous materials. No correspondence is included.

1.0 cu. ft., 2 document boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7083936

Auburn University.

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Alabama Power Company

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The Alabama Power Company was organized in 1906 and has had a major impact on the economic development of the state of Alabama. The company has been involved in the hydroelectric developments of the Coosa River, the Tallapoosa River and the Tennessee River-Muscle Shoals area. From the description of Edison Electric Institute records, 1943-1947. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122439439 The Alabama Power Company, a public utility organization, was incorporated in ...

Gorgas, William Crawford, 1854-1920

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Martin, Thomas (Thomas Wesley), 1881-1964.

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Martin was born in Scottsboro, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama Law School, practiced law, and became General Counsel for the Alabama Power Company in 1912. From 1919 when he became President, until 1963, he served as the chief executive officer of the company. He was named chairman of the board of the company in 1949. He was a member of many civic, fraternal and professional organizations, and a recipient of many awards and honors. From the description of Papers, 1921-...