viblbv01788Washington County Oral History Transcripts, undatedA Guide to the Washington County Oral History Transcripts, undated Ms.2015.023A Collection in Special CollectionsRyan MairSpecial Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-07 13:44:38 -0400.English Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Washington County Oral History Transcripts, Ms.2015.023 0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder undated The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were compiled by four Abingdon High School students. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities. English . Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Washington County Oral History Transcripts, Ms2015-023, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

 Acquisition Information

The Washington County Oral History Transcripts were purchased by Special Collections in 2011.

 Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Washington County Oral History Transcripts was completed in July 2015.

 Scope and Content

The Washington County Oral History Transcripts contain history interviews with residents of Washington County, Virginia. The transcripts detail interviews with Washington County residents Evelyn Campbell, Emma Josephine Poland Surber, and Nancy Johnson. The interviewees discuss their childhood activities, childhood fashion, schooling, and what their household was like in southwest Virginia. The students also inquire about the change in gas, cars, and houses since the interviewees were kids. Lastly, the students ask the interviewees to describe the impact of desegregation of their lives and communities.

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 Local/Regional History and Appalachian South Oral histories (literary works) Washington County (Va.) Transcripts, undated1Local/Regional History and Appalachian South