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Robison, Jesse (Fa 1298), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Robison, Jesse (Fa 1298), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1298. Project titled “Military Songs and Cadence Rhymes,” which includes survey sheets of songs and cadences collected in Warren County, Kentucky and Marian, Smyth County, Virginia. Survey sheets may include descriptions, song lyrics, tunes, and informant name and location.
Interview With James Ashby Regarding Ccc (Fa 81), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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 Joseph Abraham Marshall, 1924-2000 (Fa 200), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Joseph Abraham Marshall, 1924-2000 (Fa 200), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Joseph Abraham "Joe" Marshall conducted by Amber F. Ridington on 23 October 2000. From folk studies student project concerning the operations of the Quonset, 1946-1959, a recreational center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Interview With Dan Ray Stone, 1921-2007 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Dan Ray Stone, 1921-2007 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Dan Ray Stone conducted by Sheryl Diane Reed on 7 November 1990. From folk studies student project titled “The War at Home: World War II and Its Effects on Bowling Green, KY,” concerning the effects of World War II on local people in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the home front.
Interview With Doris Augusta Daniels, 1912-1998 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Doris Augusta Daniels, 1912-1998 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Doris Augusta Daniels conducted by Sheryl Diane Reed on 30 October 1990. From folk studies student project titled “The War at Home: World War II and Its Effects on Bowling Green, KY,” concerning the effects of World War II on local people in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the home front.
Interview With Virginia Earl (Venable) Pearson, 1919-1990 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Virginia Earl (Venable) Pearson, 1919-1990 (Fa 190), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Virginia Earl (Venable) Pearson conducted by Sheryl Diane Reed on 28 March 1990. From folk studies student project titled “The War at Home: World War II and Its Effects on Bowling Green, KY,” concerning the effects of World War II on local people in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the home front.
Interview With Ruth Evelyn Collins, B. 1922 (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Ruth Evelyn Collins, B. 1922 (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Ruth Evelyn Collins conducted by Holly Lane Travis on 29 September 1989. From folk studies student project titled “Life in the Coal Camps,” concerning the daily routines and entertainment of wives and children while the men were in the mines.
Interview With Sarah Spears (Collins) Copeland, B. 1901 (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Sarah Spears (Collins) Copeland, B. 1901 (Fa 141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Sarah Spears (Collins) Copeland conducted by Holly Lane Travis on 29 September 1989. From folk studies student project titled “Life in the Coal Camps,” concerning the daily routines and entertainment of wives and children while the men were in the mines.
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 13 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.
Interview With John Arthur Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With John Arthur Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with John Arthur Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 11 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning his wife Mania Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 10 May 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 4 March 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Mania Ivanov Ritter (Fa 84), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Mania Ivanov Ritter conducted by Kimberly Anne Schmitt on 18 February 1988. From folk studies student project concerning Ritter discussing her Russian heritage, her experiences in French boarding schools and her life in France during World War II.
Interview With Mary Bryant (Benton) Fitts Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Mary Bryant (Benton) Fitts Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Mary Brant (Benton) Fitts conducted by Karen Owen for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Fitts discusses her life and times, including information about growing up in Utica and Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, her children, social life and customs, race relations, World War II, and sundry other topics. Mrs. Fitts was a housewife and mother of two.
Interview With Allyene Gregory Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Allyene Gregory Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Allyene Gregory conducted by Steve Vied for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Gregory discusses her life and times, including information about growing up in Sorgho, Daviess County, Kentucky, education, childhood games, her father's farm, African Americans, social customs and historic events in the community, as well as her teaching career.
Interview With Lena Stolsworth Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Lena Stolsworth Regarding Her Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Lena Stolsworth conducted by Kim Parson for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Stolsworth discusses her life and times, including information about growing up on a farm in Ohio County, Kentucky, education, social life and customs, floods, the Great Depression and World War II.
Interview With Gayle Carver Regarding His Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Gayle Carver Regarding His Life (Fa 154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of an interview with Gayle Carver conducted by Joe Adams for an oral history project titled "A Generation Remembers, 1900-1949." Carver discusses her life and times, including information about growing up in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, education, businesses, childhood chores, his phonograph record collection, World War II, the 1937 flood, the Great Depression, the first automobile and airplane he remembered and information about popular music of the era.
Interview With Langdon Thomas Dyer (Fa 41), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Langdon Thomas Dyer (Fa 41), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Langdon Thomas Dyer conducted by Shaunn Maree Lybarger on 8 October 1985. From folk studies student project concerning Langdon Dyer's gardening and marketing of produce at the Bowling Green farmers' market. Also includes biographical information about his service as an Army Air Corps pilot in World War II.
Interview With Artie Emmet Lemaire (Fa 40), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Interview With Artie Emmet Lemaire (Fa 40), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Oral Histories
Transcription of interview with Artie Emmet Lemaire conducted by Janet Tracy on 2 October 1985. From folk studies student project concerning Artie Lemaire's business selling merchandise at flea markets and roadside stands in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also biographical information about Lemaire as a prisoner of war in World War II and working with the Salvation Army.