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Acknowledgments this volume took shape over the course of many years, and there are many people to thank. The core essays came out of an American Studies Association panel that featured Charles Reagan Wilson, Thadious Davis, Anne Goodwyn Jones, and William L. Andrews. The respondent was Eugene Genovese; while he isn’t one of our contributors, his initial critique of our papers was both provocative and helpful. Subsequently, other scholars and editors provided counterarguments , advice, and encouragement. Special thanks go to Lewis Simpson, Fred Hobson, Karen Hewitt, Charles Vincent, Seetha Srinivasan, Susan Donaldson, Judith McWillie, Ann Abadie, Sally Ann Ferguson, James Payne, Joseph Skerrett , Peggy Prenshaw, Kathleen Diffley, and Veronica Makowsky. At LSU Press, we were fortunate to have the support of Les Phillabaum, John Easterly, Maureen Hewitt, Sylvia Frank Rodrigue, MaryKatherine Callaway, and especially George Roupe, whose copyediting was attentive, tactful, and immensely helpful. This volume is dedicated to the memory of our superb colleague, mentor, and friend, Professor Henry Shapiro, longtime dean of Appalachian Studies, and a true pioneer in bridging the gaps between American, Southern, and Appalachian Studies. He believed in this project from its inception and was eagerly anticipating its fruition just before his untimely death. His long career as an outstanding teacher has inspired several generations, and now his final essay will extend a precious legacy. Oleh, Chief! xiii This page intentionally left blank [3.215.77.96] Project MUSE (2024-03-29 15:15 GMT) Bridging Southern Cultures This page intentionally left blank ...