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Interview With Troy Davis Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2012

Interview With Troy Davis Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Troy Davis related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Henry Scott Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2012

Interview With Henry Scott Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Henry Scott related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Joe Kulesza Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2012

Interview With Joe Kulesza Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Joe Kulesza related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Gilbert Bush Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 2008

Interview With Gilbert Bush Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Gilbert Bush in 1987 related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With James Ashby Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Apr 2008

Interview With James Ashby Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcripton of an oral interview done with James Ashby, b. 1915, as part of a project entitled "A History of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mammoth Cave National Park" (FA 81). Ashby discusses his experiences as a CCC worker first in Trigg County, Kentucky and then at Mammoth Cave, where he was a cook. He mentions recreational and social activities at the camp. He also discusses his experiences growing up in Drakesboro, Kentucky and Cave City, Kentucky. There are two transcripts for this interview; the second shorter transcript is attached as supplementary material.


Interview With Elmer Britt Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Mar 2008

Interview With Elmer Britt Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral interview done with Elmer Britt, b. 1910, as part of a project entitled "A History of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mammoth Cave National Park" (FA 81). Britt discusses his experiences as a CCC worker, excavating in the cave, laying pipe from a natural spring, recreational activities, and fire prevention during the mid-1930s.


Interview With Clint Thompson Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 2007

Interview With Clint Thompson Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Clint Thompson related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Lewis Cutliff Regarding Mammoth Cave (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 1987

Interview With Lewis Cutliff Regarding Mammoth Cave (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral interview done with Lewis Cutliff in 1987 related to Mammoth Cave National Park. He discusses the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps camps at Mammoth Cave.


Interview With Dawson "Doss" Davis And Vida Davis (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 1987

Interview With Dawson "Doss" Davis And Vida Davis (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Dawson “Doss” Davis and Vida Davis conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 2 September 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With Reubin Vincent (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With Reubin Vincent (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Reubin Vincent conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 26 August 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With Kathryn Kadel Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With Kathryn Kadel Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Kathryn Kadel in 1987 related to her husband's work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s. Her husband, Richard Kadel, was commander of Camp 516.


Interview With Gilbert Sanders Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With Gilbert Sanders Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Gilbert Sanders in 1987 related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Albert "Shorty" Coats Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With Albert "Shorty" Coats Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Shorty Coats in 1987 related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With George Childress Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With George Childress Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral history interview done with Georgie Childress in 1987 related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s.


Interview With Sherman Moffitt Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Aug 1987

Interview With Sherman Moffitt Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral interview done with Sherman Moffitt related to his work in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Mammoth Cave in the 1930s and his subsequent career as a minister.


Interview With Vernon Wells Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 1987

Interview With Vernon Wells Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of an oral interview done with Vernon Wells, b. 1914, as part of a project entitled "A History of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mammoth Cave National Park" (FA 81). Wells discusses his experiences as a CCC worker. He served as a park ranger. He also discusses the various methods of land purchases used to acquire property for Mammoth Cave National Park. The transcription of tape 2 of this interview is attached under "Additional Files."


Interview With H. B. Jackson (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 1987

Interview With H. B. Jackson (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with H. B. Jackson conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 9 July 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With Ellis M. Jones (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jul 1987

Interview With Ellis M. Jones (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Ellis M. Jones conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 1 July 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With James Dennison (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 1987

Interview With James Dennison (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with James Dennison conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 27 June 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With Charles Hobert Vincent (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 1987

Interview With Charles Hobert Vincent (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Transcription of interview with Charles Hobert Vincent conducted by Kelly A. Lally on 24 June 1987. From folk studies student project about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and concerning experiences of twenty former CCC enrollees from the four camps at Mammoth Cave and five other related people.


Interview With Smith Meredith (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jun 1987

Interview With Smith Meredith (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Oral Histories

Interview conducted by Kelly Lally with Smith Meredith about his work with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. This interview is a part of Folklife Archives Project 81.