From Horatio Alger to Eugene Debs

<p>From Horatio Alger to Eugene Debs presents an oral history transcript (number 195) featuring Herbert Leonard Coggins and Corinne Lathrop Gilb. This work likely explores themes of social mobility and the American Dream in the 20th century. Drawing connections between the aspirational narratives of Horatio Alger and the socialist activism of Eugene Debs the book likely delves into the complexities of class labor and opportunity in American society. As an oral history it offers firsthand perspectives and insights into the lives and experiences of individuals navigating a rapidly changing social landscape.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>