Interview with L.E. Tuckwiller, April 10, 1973

L.E. Tuckwiller was born September 16, 1908 in West Virginia. He graduated from Berea College in 1934 and was the Watauga County extension agent for the past 30 years.

Mr. Tuckwiller talks mostly about his career as an extension agent throughout the interview. He explains his academic career and what lead him to the job. Mr. Tuckwiller was born and raised in West Virginia, so he describes the history of that area and compares the land to Boone. He also talks about his childhood on the farm and stories he heard of the Native Americans and the Civil War. For a large portion of the interview, Mr. Tuckwiller talks about farming in Boone and how he has worked with farmers. He also discusses the loss of farming land to development.

Farm life--West Virginia--20th century

West Virginia--Social life and customs--20th century

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

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

Mountain life--West Virginia--History--20th century--Anecdotes

Berea College

Lamm, Joy

Tuckwiller, LE

4/10/1973

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