Date Original
1948-1987
Description
This collection contains correspondence related to the Rural Electrification Administration plan to extend power to rural regions of Arkansas.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sidney McMath, 34th governor of Arkansas, championed a plan by the Rural Electric Administration (REA) to extend power to all regions of the state. A major element of this plan was the building of a steam-generated plant to produce electricity on the Arkansas River near Ozark. Plans for the site were in the making for almost a decade; however, approval had previously been blocked in the Public Service Commission by the Arkansas Power and Light Company. After becoming governor, McMath appointed a new commission and then gained approval for a construction loan from the Small Business Administration.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.074.028
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Sidney McMath Rural Electrification Papers, SMC.074.028
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Sidney McMath Rural Electrification Papers, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
