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Carolina Currents would not be possible without the generous support of Francis Marion University (FMU). Dr. Luther F. Carter, president of FMU, and Dr. Alissa Warters, university provost, have provided resources, guidance, and encouragement. My past and current department chairs, Dr. Rebecca Flannagan and Dr. Meredith A. Love, have offered consistent support for the project. The Trustees of FMU have honored me with the designation Research Scholar. The reassigned time associated with that honor has allowed me to devote time and energy toward editing this volume.

Editorial board members have encouraged colleagues to contribute to Carolina Currents and have graciously served as reviewers for the many essays we received. Several of my FMU colleagues have also served as reviewers: Lindsey Banister, Adam Houle, Erica Johnson, Scott Kaufman, Jason Kirby, Lorraine de Montluzin, Rachel Spear, and Dillion Stone Tatum. I would also like to thank Professor Bobby J. Donaldson of the University of South Carolina.

Three student workers have helped with production. Leah Tedder worked tirelessly on the bibliographies and notes. She also formatted the book reviews and proofread the final version. Without her good work, the volume would not have been completed on time. Quite unintentionally, Leah seems to have mastered the intricacies of the Chicago Manual of Style. Sorry about that, Leah; I’ll make it up to you. Gabriel Smith and Anna Floyd also helped with proofreading. My wife, Christine, has listened patiently as I’ve ruminated about various aspects of the volume. She has also helped proofread the finished version. The good people at the University of South Carolina Press have been, as always, wonderful partners. I would like to acknowledge Michael McGandy, Aurora Bell, and Kerri L. Tolan, all of whom have been exceptionally helpful and patient. The University of South Carolina Libraries have provided vital funding to support the open access version of the volume.

Final thanks must go to the authors who contributed essays and reviews. Without your research, insight, and analysis, there would be no Carolina Currents. I am grateful for your skills, wisdom, and perseverance. Page xiv →