Eugenia Dennis Jarrett is interviewed by Edward Clark Smith on March 3, 1987 as a part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born in 1896, Jarrett graduated from Samuel Houston College and was nominated to come from…
In this second interview, Sue, a Bryson City native, talks about the importance of literacy and hospitality in her family, as well as the “tall” Appalachian women who have influenced her life. She talks about how cooking and storytelling create…
Siblings Sue and Luke were born in Bryson City, NC, and grew up living in this small town in Swain County. They reminisce about their childhood, literacy, education, and how life has changed in the past few decades. They also discuss the role of…
Wilma Howell Simpson is interviewed by Lorraine Crittenden on May 19, 1986 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Her husband, Morris (1914-) is also present and comments throughout the interview. Mrs. Simpson…
Arthur Clark Smith is interviewed by Edward Clark Smith on February 5, 1987 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born on December 2, 1902, Smith discusses his family members and growing up on a farm in Mitchell…
Mary Choice (formerly Sullivan) is interviewed by Edward Clark Smith on March 21, 1987 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born in 1898, Choice discusses moving to Asheville with her family in 1927 from South…
Harvey J. Kincaid is interviewed by Lorraine Crittenden on August 13, 1986 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. His wife, Sadie (1923 or 1924-) is also present and comments throughout the interview. Born in 1917,…
Nola Elizabeth Knuckles is interviewed by Edward Clark Smith in August 1987 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born on November 25, 1910, Knuckles talks about being raised by her aunt and uncle after losing her…
Carl Moore is interviewed by Lorraine Crittenden on April 23, 1986 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born in 1903, Moore talks about his family members, including grandparents, parents, and siblings. He…
Booker T. Sherrill is interviewed by E. C. Smith (Edward Clark Smith) on June 6, 1987 as part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Born on September 1, 1907 in Hickory, North Carolina, Sherrill talks about his parents…