Lucille Blose Coffman and Benjamin Coffman interviewed by Dorothy Noble Smith, transcribed by Peggy C. Bradley

Creator:

Coffman, Lucille Blose, 1903-1994, Coffman, Benjamin, 1903-1995, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

Scope and content:

Records the reminiscences of Lucille V. Coffman, (née Blose), and her husband, who is not named in the interview, but is believed to be Benjamin P. Coffman, both of whom grew up near the southern edge of Shenandoah National Park. Describes home and family life, daily chores, schooling, holidays and community events. Among the topics discussed are the growing, harvesting and preserving of food, raising livestock, wild game hunting and fishing. Includes references to the herbal remedies, moonshiners, the Influenza Epidemic of 1918 and the chestnut tree blight of the early part of the 20th century. Refers to the origins of the Blose family in Virginia and interactions between the mountain people and locals living in the Shenandoah Valley.

Names:

Coffman, Lucille Blose, 1903-1994
Coffman, Benjamin, 1903-1995
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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