Sallie Atkins interviewed by Dorothy Noble Smith, transcribed by Peggy C. Bradley, 1979

Creator:

Atkins, Sally Ethel, 1906-1990, Dodson, Leila F. Atkins, 1901-1983, Atkins, Beulah Frances Atkins, 1900-1989, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

Scope and content:

Records the reminiscences of sisters Sallie Atkins and Leila Dodson, who were raised in in a one room log cabin near Hazel Mountain, Virginia, prior to the establishment of Shenandoah National Park in 1934. They are joined by childhood friend, Beulah Atkins, who lived nearby. Describes home and family life, daily chores, schooling, holidays and community events. Among the topics discussed are the growing, harvesting and preserving of food, soap making, raising livestock and wild game hunting. Includes references to the tan bark industry, wakes and funerals, and local shoemakers and merchants

Names:

Atkins, Sally Ethel, 1906-1990
Dodson, Leila F. Atkins, 1901-1983
Atkins, Beulah Frances Atkins, 1900-1989
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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