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Claude Morris oral history interview, 2002 February 30
Title
Claude Morris oral history interview, 2002 February 30
Creator
Morris, Claude E. (Claude Edward), 1902-2006
Date Created
2002-02-30
Subjects--Topical
Mills and mill-work, Rural families, Hunting, Gold panning, Springs, Lumber, Sawmills, Storytelling
Description
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...
Leonard Simmons oral history interview, 2003 June 24
Title
Leonard Simmons oral history interview, 2003 June 24
Creator
Simmons, Leonard, 1946-2012
Date Created
2003-06-24
Subjects--Topical
Bluegrass music, Old-time music, Music facilities, Country music--Social aspects, Outdoor recreation, Land use, Rural, Public lands--Management, Hunters--Attitudes, Family farms, Gold mines and mining, Gold panning, Country life
Description
Leonard Simmons discusses his role as owner and manager of the True Bluegrass Music Hall in Eleazer, a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina. He talks about how the music hall was started in 1988 as a place for local residents to congregate on...
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...