Interview with Walter Culler, June 11, 1973

Walter Culler was born in Boone, North Carolina in 1882 and grew up on a farm. He lived in Watauga County his entire life and made his living in carpentry.

Mr. Culler begins his interview discussing his childhood on the farm. Mr. Culler talks about transportation in the past like cars and the railroad. To end the interview, Mr. Culler recollects the stories he heard of Boone outlaws.

Farm life--North Carolina--Watauga County--19th century

Farm life--North Carolina--Watauga County--20th century

Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century

Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century

Mountain life--North Carolina--Watauga County--History--19th century--Anecdotes

Mountain life--North Carolina--Watauga County--History--20th century--Anecdotes

Clauson, Donna

Culler, Walter

1973-06-11

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