The Story of Reo Joe: Work, Kin, and Community in Autotown, U.S.A.

Focusing on the workers' perspective, this book chronicles the Reo Motor Car Company's impact over seventy years in Lansing, Michigan. It explores how the factory fostered a familial atmosphere among its employees, while also reflecting on the significant social, economic, and political transformations of the early to mid-twentieth century. Through personal narratives, it reveals the experiences and challenges faced by those who contributed to the company's legacy.