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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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Leonard Simmons oral history interview, 2003 June 24
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Creator
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Simmons, Leonard, 1946-2012
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Date Created
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2003-06-24
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Subjects--Topical
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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
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Description
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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...
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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...