On Zoom
Susan Croce Kelly, author of Father of Route 66: The Story of Cy Avery, explores how Avery's vision for better roads through his hometown of Tulsa set the stage for the creation of Route 66. A driving force in the Good Roads movement, Avery helped push the nation from local boosterism to nationwide political momentum and, ultimately, to pavement laid across the America. Kelly explores how Avery and a select group of advocates shaped not only the establishment of Highway 66 it its rise as an iconic road recognized around the world.
About the Presenter: Susan Croce Kelly is an award-winning author and leading historian of Route 66. Her work spans journalism, public history, and corporate communications, reflecting a lifelong connection to the communities along the highway. She's written extensively about the road's cultural significance. She lives in Springfield, Mo.
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