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Oral History Interview: Charles R. Knightstep, Charles R. Knightstep
Oral History Interview: Charles R. Knightstep, Charles R. Knightstep
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
Charles Knightstep was born in Jackson County, WV, but resided in Mason County WV, for the majority of his life. Mr. Knightstep reminiscences about his life growing up on a farm. He describes the process of drying fruits and vegetables and burying apples and potatoes for use during the winter. He explains how his grandmother and mother made lye soap, cottage cheese, and apple butter. He also describes courting his wife and visiting her by horse and buggy. Mr. Knightstep worked for the Kanawha and Michigan railroad beginning in 1915, when he was 15 years old. He describes the changes …
History Of Thorp, Kittitas County, State Of Washington To 1901, William R. Fields Jr.
History Of Thorp, Kittitas County, State Of Washington To 1901, William R. Fields Jr.
Master of Education Graduate Projects
This paper presents the history of Thorp, Washington, from its beginning to 1901. The study covers settlement, economic development, educational facilities, occupations, land use, road construction, and cultural characteristics of this area. It is presented in a chronological format with a topical table of contents for easy reference. A list of taped interviews is included in the appendix.
Recommendations included use as a resource for teachers and students in the elementary and secondary school of Ellensburg, Washington.
Senator Moscone Argues Sb 400, Moscone Newsmaker
Senator Moscone Argues Sb 400, Moscone Newsmaker
Senator Moscone
Senator Moscone arguing successfully before the Senate Education Committee for SB 400
Oral History Interview: Beulah Mckeand, Beulah Mckeand
Oral History Interview: Beulah Mckeand, Beulah Mckeand
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
Beulah McKeand grew up in the Ceredo-Kenova area of West Virginia. During her interview, she focuses on her childhood experiences and family history. She discusses working at Abbotts, a store in Huntington, West Virginia. She also focuses on folk medicine, specifically uses for yellow root and ginseng. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. McKeand discusses growing ginseng and the market value for the plant.
Oral Interview Of Alvin Arneson, Alvin Arneson
Oral Interview Of Alvin Arneson, Alvin Arneson
Oral Interviews
Interview with Alvin Arneson on schools and farming during the 1920s and 1930s, and his involvement in progressive politics in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Oral History Interview: Ethel Barnes, Eva Ethel Barnes
Oral History Interview: Ethel Barnes, Eva Ethel Barnes
0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection
Eva Ethel Barnes, who is referred to as Ethel Barnes during her interview, was born on February 25, 1900, in Ivydale, Clay County, West Virginia. She attended a one room school house as a child. In the audio clip provided, Mrs. Barnes discusses her education as a child in a one room school house. She focuses on the classroom schedule and her teachers at this school. During her interview she also discusses preserving and preparing food and soap with her mother.