Austin C. Judd interviewed by Dorothy Noble Smith, transcribed by Peggy C. Bradley, 1977

Creator:

Judd, Austin C. (Austin Cletus), 1906-1995, Judd, Gladys Marie, 1904-1989, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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Records an interview with Austin C. Judd, whose father, W. Lee Judd, owned a general store near Luray, Virginia, from the turn of the 20th century until the advent of Shenandoah National Park in the mid 1930s. Discusses the retail business at that time and his impressions of the mountain people who would patronize the family store. Most of the store's interaction with the mountain people was based on a barter system, where chestnuts, ginseng and farm produce were exchanged for store credit. Also describes his time with the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC), during the 1930s. Includes references to local entrepreneur, George Freeman Pollock, owner of nearby Skyland resort, and George Corbin, who built Corbin Cabin, near what is now the Appalachian Trail. Mr. Judd's wife, who is identified only as Mrs. Judd in the transcript, but who is believed to be Gladys Judd, contributes throughout the interview.

Names:

Judd, Austin C. (Austin Cletus), 1906-1995
Judd, Gladys Marie, 1904-1989
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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