Washington County Oral History Transcripts

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Washington County Oral History Transcripts must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Washington County Oral History Transcripts, Ms2015-023, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Language:
English .
Abstract:
The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were compiled by four Abingdon High School students. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Washington County Oral History Transcripts, Ms2015-023, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Washington County Oral History Transcripts contain history interviews with residents of Washington County, Virginia. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities.

Acquisition information:
The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were purchased by Special Collections in 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Washington County Oral History Transcripts was completed in July 2015.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type.