Background
Stover, John Ford was born on May 16, 1912 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Son of John William and Maud (Ford) Stover.
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Iron Road to the West: American Railroads in the 1850's
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American Railroads (The Chicago History of American Civilization)
( Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquentl...)
Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers. A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's American Railroads traces their history from the first lines that helped eastern seaports capture western markets to today's newly revitalized industry. Stover describes the growth of the railroads' monopoly, with the consequent need for state and federal regulations; relates the vital part played by the railroads during the Civil War and the two World Wars; and charts the railroads' decline due to the advent of air travel and trucking during the 1950s. In two new chapters, Stover recounts the remarkable recovery of the railroads, along with other pivotal events of the industry's recent history. During the 1960s declining passenger traffic and excessive federal regulation led to the federally-financed creation of Amtrak to revive passenger service and Conrail to provide freight service on bankrupt northeastern railroads. The real savior for the railroads, though, proved to be the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, which brought prosperity to rail freight carriers by substantially deregulating the industry. By 1995, renewed railroad freight traffic had reached nearly twice its former peak in 1944. Bringing both a seasoned eye and new insights to bear on one of the most American of industries, Stover has produced the definitive history of railroads in the United States.
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History of the Illinois Central Railroad (Railroads of America) Hardcover 1975
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Iron Road to the West (Cloth)
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Transportation in American history,
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A guide for teachers
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The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads (Routledge Atlases of American History)
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With 50 full-color original maps, and a keen and perceptive text, the preeminent historian of US railways has created an illustrated atlas that will delight general history readers and railroad fans alike. From the construction of the first US railroads in the 1830s to the advent of Amtrak, this outstanding work explores the revolutionary geographical expansion and rapid acceleration of American life made possible by the people who built, operated and rode the US railway systems. The "Routledge Historical Atlas of American Railroads" traverses some of the most exciting thoroughfares in our history and culture, and offers a unique view of young America. Anyone interested in the people and events that shaped the US, general readers, students and all railroad fans will make this a new standard work. Also inlcludes 50 color maps.
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History of the Illinois Central Railroad (Railroads of America)
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G/G, 575 PAGES
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Life and Decline of the American Railroad
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Concise history of the American railroad industry focusing especially on the growth and then sharp decline of passenger service. Illustrated with black and white photos. 324 pages with index.
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John Ford Stover
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John Ford Stover, American railroad historian, educator. Extra Large grantee Purdue Research Foundation, 1957, 1959; fellow College-Business Exchange Program I.C.R.R., 1962, George F. Hixson fellow, 1996; named Sagamore of Wabash Governor Indiana, 1978; recipient Alumni Achievement award University Nebraska, 1985.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Nebraska, 1934. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1951.
Career
Instructor social studies Arcadia High School, Nebraska, 1936—1937. Instructor history and government Bergen Junior College, New Jersey, 1937—1941. Graduate assistant history University Wisconsin, 1941—1942, 1946—1947, fellow, 1946.
From instructor to associate professor Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1947—1959, professor history, 1959—1978, professor emeritus, from 1978. Chairman President's advisory council on retirement Purdue University, 1980-1981.
Achievements
Works
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The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads (Routledge Atlases of American History)
(With 50 full-color original maps, and a keen and percepti...)
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American Railroads (The Chicago History of American Civilization)
( Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquentl...)
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Life and Decline of the American Railroad
(Concise history of the American railroad industry focusin...)
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Transportation in American history,
(A guide for teachers)
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History of the Illinois Central Railroad (Railroads of America)
(G/G, 575 PAGES)
- Sixty-five years of Kiwanis in Indiana: A history of the Indiana District, 1916-1981
- Iron Road to the West: American Railroads in the 1850's
- History of the Illinois Central Railroad (Railroads of America) Hardcover 1975
- Iron Road to the West (Cloth)
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The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads (Routledge Atlases of American History)
Membership
Chairman education committee, executive committee Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1962-1967. Honorary member Indiana American Revolution Bicentennial commission, 1972-1982. Advisory council Centennial History of Indiana General Assembly, 1979-1983.
President Lafayette Kiwanis Foundation, 1977-1978. Second lieutenant to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Reserve, 1946-1953, retired, 1953.
Fellow Society of America Historians. Member American Association of University Professors, Indiana Academy Social Sciences, We. History Association, Business History Conference (trustee 1973-1976), American History Association, Southern Indiana History Association (committee on library 1975-1991), Nebraska History Association, Tippecanoe County History Association (president 1972-1974), Lexington Group (R.R. historians), Indiana History Teachers Association (president 1958-1959), Organization American Historians, Newcomen Society North America, Railway and Locomotive History Society (editorial advisory board for R.R. History journal, 1970-1994, Senior Achievement R.R. History award 1983), Society Indiana Pioneers, Civil War Round Table of Nebraska, National Railway History Society, Phi Beta Kappa (honorary), Phi Alpha Theta, Delta Sigma Rho.
Clubs: Fortnightly, Lincoln Open Forum. Lodges: Kiwanis (local president 1973-1974, distinguished lieutenant governor 1978-1979, historian Indiana district 1980-1981, 83-90.
Interests
Connections
Married Marjorie Ellen Filley, August 21, 1937. Children: John Clyde, Robert Vernon (deceased), Charry Ellen Stover.
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Political Party
Republican
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Extra Large grantee Purdue Research Foundation, 1957, 1959. Fellow College-Business Exchange Program I.C.R.R., 1962, George F. Hixson fellow, 1996. Named Sagamore of Wabash Governor Indiana, 1978. Recipient Alumni Achievement award University Nebraska, 1985.Extra Large grantee Purdue Research Foundation, 1957, 1959. Fellow College-Business Exchange Program I.C.R.R., 1962, George F. Hixson fellow, 1996. Named Sagamore of Wabash Governor Indiana, 1978.
Recipient Alumni Achievement award University Nebraska, 1985.