Interview with Ron Davis, July 5 1973
 

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Citation

Davis, Ron, “Interview with Ron Davis, July 5 1973,” Appalachian State University Libraries Digital Collections, accessed December 7, 2024, https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/items/show/7281.


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Title

Interview with Ron Davis, July 5 1973

Description

William Ron Davis was born in Todd, North Carolina on July 30, 1896, attended college at Appalachian Training School for Teachers (later became Appalachian State University) starting in 1917, then taught in Watauga and Ashe Counties for 32 years. He passed away on March 9, 1978 at the age of 81.

During his interview, Ron reflected on his rearing in rural Ashe County including his education, the rules to games they played as children, and discipline. He spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on education including his thoughts on how education has changed.

Subject

Davis, William Ron--Interviews
Appalachian Training School for Teachers (N.C.)
Teachers--North Carolina--Ashe County--Interviews
Teachers--North Carolina--Watauga County--Interviews

Creator

Davis, Ron

Date

5-Jul-73

Rights

Copyright for the interviews on the Appalachian State University Oral History Collection site is held by Appalachian State University. The interviews are available for free personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that proper citation is used (e.g. Appalachian State Collection 111. Appalachian Oral History Project Records, 1965-1989, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Special Collections, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC). Any commercial use of the materials, without the written permission of the Appalachian State University, is strictly prohibited.

Format

MP3

Extent

8 pages

Language

English
English

Type

Sound

Coverage

Todd (N.C)
Ashe County (N.C.)

Duration

00:44, Bullpen ball game

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