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Dolon W. Corbett oral history interview, 2002 January 28
Title
Dolon W. Corbett oral history interview, 2002 January 28
Creator
Corbett, Dolon W. (Dolon Wilson)
Date Created
2002-01-28
Subjects--Topical
Land Use, Rural, Rural families, Sawmills, Farm life, Family farms, Timber, Natural areas, Political participation, Political and social views, Rural development
Description
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...
Myrtle Hall oral history interview, 2002 September 22
Title
Myrtle Hall oral history interview, 2002 September 22
Creator
Hall, Myrtle, 1910-2004
Date Created
2002-09-22
Subjects--Topical
Mills and mill-work, Country life, Land use, Rural, Family farms, Political participation, Quilting, Voluntarism
Description
Myrtle Hall discusses her life in Ophir, North Carolina, a community in Montgomery County near Troy. She discusses working at the Fremont Hosiery Mill until knee problems forced her to retire at eighty years old. Her family owned a farm and grew a...
Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall oral history interview, 2001 December 13
Title
Robert Hall and Elizabeth Hall oral history interview, 2001 December 13
Creator
Hall, Robert I., 1942-
Date Created
2001-12-13
Subjects--Topical
Family farms, Land use, Rural, Country life, Sawmills, Rural electrification, Hunting, Fishing, Animals, Gold mines and mining, Gold panning, Hay, Water--Pollution, Molasses, Tobacco
Description
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...