Crosland, Dorothy, 1939-1956.

The Engineering the New South records include various drafts and revisions of manuscripts for the book, research and interview notes, and a small amount of administrative materials documenting the planning and execution of the work. The research and interview notes are primarily notes taken during oral history interviews with various individuals closely connected to Georgia Tech. Complete transcripts of some interviews, conducted by ODK, are also included. The notes and transcripts indicate that many of the individuals interviewed were very frank and open about controversial issues related to Tech. Some of the research materials are photocopies of subject file and collection material located in the Georgia Tech Archives; the dates provided reflect the date of creation for the original documents, not the photocopies.

The administrative files include book outlines and proposals, meeting minutes, promotional materials, and permissions for access to restricted archival material at Georgia Tech. The Centennial Executive Committee file is particularly useful for documenting much of the administrative activities related to the production of the book.

Numerous drafts and manuscripts for various chapters are included. These were maintained in the original order. There are additional drafts of Chapters 6 and 7, most probably because Gus Giebelhaus, the donor of the records, wrote those chapters. While these records provide an excellent overview of the research and writing of Engineering the New South, researchers should also consult the oral history interviews for more information on the history of Georgia Tech.