Listen "E277: Bobby Jones, The New South, and Georgia Tech w/Eric Steagall (and Volleyball Schedule)"
Episode Synopsis
Eric Steagall, soon to be Ph.D. graduate of the Georgia Tech School of History and Sociology, joins the show to discuss his research on Bobby Jones (mechanical engineering grad from GT in 1922) and explore how Jones changed not only the golf landscape in America, but also stood as a prominent figure of Atlanta in its New South Creed era. Plus, many, many mentions of Johnny Smith, our favorite GT professor.Then, our time honored tradition, the ceremonial reading of the Georgia Tech Volleyball schedule and the rest of the latest news from The Flats.Find Eric’s published works here: https://hsoc.gatech.edu/people/person/f0807503-9069-53f7-a478-9ca84abd3ea9Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don’t miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack PurdyGuest: Eric SteagallMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club
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