Rev. John Dubosq interviewed by Dorothy Noble Smith, transcribed by Peggy C. Bradley, 1977

Creator:

DuBosq, John G., Jr. (John Genou), 1884-1978, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

Scope and content:

Records the reminiscences of Reverend John Dubosq, who came to the Naked Creek Mission in Jollett Hollow in 1932. Describes his early years as a minister among the mountain people and their acceptance of him into their tight-knit community. Recalls his pastoral duties delivering sermons and officiating at weddings and funerals. Describes the lifestyles of the mountain people, their means of growing and preserving food, as well as the fruit, chestnut and ginseng harvests. Also reflects on the importance of moonshine to the local economy.

Names:

DuBosq, John G., Jr. (John Genou), 1884-1978
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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