Rudy Abramson (1937–2008)

When Establishment journalist Abramson was preparing this biography, Anton Chaitkin called him to ask for his help to get into the Harriman archives. He refused to help.
Later the archives were turned over to the Library of Congress and Chaitkin got access.

Everything you desire to know of the Appalachians is in this very thick book. Several of my professors from Appalachian State has contributed numerous chapters.