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

Creator:

Judd, Gladys Beahm, 1901-1989, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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Records an interview with Gladys Judd, (née Beahm), who lived near Thornton's Gap, in Page County, Virginia, prior to the advent of Shenandoah National Park. Describes home and family life in the mountains. Discusses the life of her grandfather, B.F. Beahm, a Confederate veteran, who ran a general store and post office in the area for more than thirty years. Mr. Beahm was also responsible for collecting the tolls on the private road that ran through the mountains. A second, unnamed interviewer contributes throughout the interview.

Names:

Judd, Gladys Beahm, 1901-1989
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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