Topic 1

What was the level of success achieved by Bassett Superior Lines? Who ran the company when it was at the pinnacle of its success, and what was its great success partially attributed to?

Topic 2

The Bassett family was known to be kind and generous to their personal staffs. How did some of the Bassett men abuse these relationships and what rumors were there about them?

Topic 3

Even though Bassett enjoyed great success, what complaints did critics have about it especially in its early years? How did Bassett react to this criticism?

Topic 4

Why did Doug Bassett pass over his son, John, when it came time to name a new President of Bassett Industries? What were the ramifications of this decision and how did John react to it?

Topic 5

Discuss the importance of the furniture-manufacturing industry to small southern towns and what it meant to the many...