Calvin, 'Curvin', Harris tells a tale about making a still, and getting out of trial to interviewer, Phyllis Wampler. This takes place in his home in Council, Virginia. His wife, Alva is also present.
Raymond Sloan talks with Kip Lornell about a conspiracy trial in Franklin County sending several liquor makers to jail. This takes place at Raymond's home in Ferrum, Virginia. Raymond worked for the WPA writer's project in the 1930's, collecting...
Narration by Tim Meyers. First trial of strength for Miners for Democracy (MFD). In a debate, Lou Antall is accused of union subversion. They discuss differences between dissidents and rebels.
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
Florence Reece (1900-1986) talks in her Harlan County home to a group of high school students from Paideia school in Atlanta. The group is led by John Sundale. Florence's husband, Sam, a retired miner, is also present. Sam was an organizer for...
newspapers; floods; disasters; college towns; colleges
This is a special edition paper printed by Pikeville College in the aftermath of the Flood of 1977. While its purpose was to seek funding for the college after the crisis, this paper also relates first-hand accounts of the flood and how it...