LeRoy Nicholson interviewed by Dorothy Noble Smith, transcribed by Peggy C. Bradley

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Nicholson, LeRoy, 1917-1992, Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999, and Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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Records an interview with LeRoy Nicholson, who lived in Weakely Hollow, near Old Rag Mountain, in Madison County, Virginia, until 1929. Describes daily life in the mountains, the means of growing and preserving food and other aspects of the local economy. Discusses popular pastimes, herbal remedies, holidays, courtship, and the moonshine trade. Also discusses his memories of local entrepreneur, George Freeman Pollock, owner of Skyland resort, and his service with the Civilian Conservation Corps during the construction of Skyline Drive.

Names:

Nicholson, LeRoy, 1917-1992
Smith, Dorothy Noble, 1915-1999
Bradley, Peggy C., 1943-

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