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 to be sold. Mr. Norris talks a lot about food throughout the interview including how to dry fruits and vegetables, make sauerkraut, use spices properly, grind coffee, salt meat, and make maple syrup. He also describes other aspects of his childhood including church, school, and the Great Depression. Mr. Norris also talks about WPA's affect in the Meat Camp area.

Norris, C. K.--Interviews

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

Depressions--1929--North Carolina--Watauga County

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

United States--Work Projects Administration

McNeely, Mike

Norris, CK

1973-06-11

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