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Cora Ann Westmoreland, Kelli Johnson
Cora Ann Westmoreland, Kelli Johnson
Oral Histories – NPS AACR Civil Rights In Appalachia Grant
Kelli Johnson conducting an oral history interview with Cora Westmoreland.
This oral history is part of the National Park Service African Americans Civil Rights History and Appalachia Grant Program.
Oral History Interview: Fay Ball, Fay Ball
Oral History Interview: Fay Ball, Fay Ball
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
Fay Ball was born on March 28, 1904, in Lincoln County, West Virginia. She was raised on a farm and shared most of the farming responsibilities with her family. Mrs. Ball discusses social interactions within the farming community of Lincoln County, including barn raisings and harvesting. She focuses on entertainment during her childhood and explains styles of popular music and games. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Ball discusses how to play games like “Blind Man,” “Aunt Me Over,” and “Nay Hide.”