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Interview with Loura Edmisten, June 9, 1973
Loura Edminstin was born in Beech Creek, NC in 1894 and had 13 siblings in her family. She lived in Watauga and Avery County throughout her life.
Ms. Edminstin discusses her childhood including the topics of politics, school, and church. She…
Ms. Edminstin discusses her childhood including the topics of politics, school, and church. She…
Interview with Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Richards, June 12, 1973
Mrs. Richards was born March 5, 1902 in Silverstone, NC where she was raised on a farm. Mr. Richards was born in Caldwell County in 1897. He worked many different jobs including sawmilling and carpentry.
Mr. and Mrs. Richards recall their…
Mr. and Mrs. Richards recall their…
Interview with C.K. Norris, June 11, 1973
C.K. Norris was born in 1891 in Meat Camp, North Carolina where he grew up on a farm.
Mr. Norris talks mostly about growing up on the farm, such as raising crops and livestock. His family would haul their produce to Lenior, Hickory, and Morganton…
Mr. Norris talks mostly about growing up on the farm, such as raising crops and livestock. His family would haul their produce to Lenior, Hickory, and Morganton…
Interview with James Edwards, June 12, 1973
James Edwards was born in Bladwin, North Carolina in 1890 where he grew up on a farm. His occupations included painting and carpentry. Mr. Edwards built his own house in 1912 in West Jefferson.
Mr. Edwards spends a large portion of the interview…
Mr. Edwards spends a large portion of the interview…
Interview with Walter South, June 12, 1973
Walter South was born in Watauga County, North Carolina in 1899 on a small farm.
Mr. South's interview is mostly about his childhood and his memories from when he was younger.He talks briefly about Tamarack's history and his grandfather being one…
Mr. South's interview is mostly about his childhood and his memories from when he was younger.He talks briefly about Tamarack's history and his grandfather being one…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 6 [December 1, 1910 - April 30, 1911]
These diary entries range from December 1st 1910 to April 30th 1911. The entries contain information about the weather, the church, his family, and friends. He wrote about friends such as the marriage of Chas M. Greer and Jennie Swift, and his…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 7 [May 1, 1911 - January 31, 1912]
These diary entries are from May 1st through August 15th 1911. This notebook was damaged and several pages are missing. Greene recorded his daily activities and interactions with his friends and places such as Miss Nancy Hagaman, and Henley Greer,…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene,Volume 8 [February 1, 1912 - June 30, 1912]
These diary entries range from the dates of February 1st 1912 through June 30th 1912. In this range of dates, Greene writes about the harsh winter, the church, the farmers union, the birth of the family’s fourth child, and much more.
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 9 [July 1, 1912 - January 31, 1913]
These entries range from the dates of July 1st 1912 through January 31st,1913. In this diary, he included poetry, which is not featured in his other diaries. A.J. Greene recorded his daily activities, details about the weather, details about his…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 11 [October 1, 1913 - December 31, 1913]
Entries from these dates cover Greene’s daily activities. He describes his trips to church, to the market, and to visit his friends. Friends named include H.L. Laurence, Professor W.Y. Perry, and J.C. Davis. Greene also frequently wrote about the…
