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Claude Morris oral history interview, 2002 February 30
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Creator
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Morris, Claude E. (Claude Edward), 1902-2006
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Date Created
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2002-02-30
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Subjects--Topical
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Mills and mill-work, Rural families, Hunting, Gold panning, Springs, Lumber, Sawmills, Storytelling
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Description
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Montgomery County, North Carolina native Claude Morris recounts inheriting his home from his parents and local events and places over the course of his life. Mr. Morris discusses gold panning, fox hunting, cleaning out clogged water springs as a b...
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Dolon W. Corbett oral history interview, 2002 January 28
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Creator
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Corbett, Dolon W. (Dolon Wilson)
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Date Created
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2002-01-28
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Subjects--Topical
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Land Use, Rural, Rural families, Sawmills, Farm life, Family farms, Timber, Natural areas, Political participation, Political and social views, Rural development
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Description
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Dolon Wilson Corbett recalls his family's history in Ophir, Montgomery County, North Carolina, and how his family made their living by farming and working in a saw mill. Mr. Corbett discusses memories from growing up at the family home where he st...
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Rick Bumgarner and Jerry Bumgarner oral history interview, 2002 October 17
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Creator
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Bumgarner, Rick
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Date Created
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2002-10-17
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Subjects--Topical
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Mills and mill-work, Rural families, Logging, Lumber, Milling machines--Equipment and supplies, Sawmills, Horses, Tree planting, Land use, Rural
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Description
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Jerry Bumgarner and Rick Bumgarner illustrate their experiences in the logging industry, primarily in Catawba County, North Carolina, and the history of their family. The brothers discuss how they got into logging, the equipment that they use for ...
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Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall oral history interview, 2001 December 13
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Creator
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Hall, Robert I., 1942-
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Date Created
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2001-12-13
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Subjects--Topical
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Family farms, Land use, Rural, Country life, Sawmills, Rural electrification, Hunting, Fishing, Animals, Gold mines and mining, Gold panning, Hay, Water--Pollution, Molasses, Tobacco
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Description
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Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall discuss their family's history and relationship with the land in Ophir, North Carolina, located in the Uwharrie River region. The Halls talk about farming enterprises, including fishing, leasing land to hunting clubs...