Interviewer
Michael J. Galgano
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Description
Includes a book, "Thoughts in Verse," by Walter Vance. Walter Vance was born in Onego, West Virginia and in 1926 married Marion, a native of Virginia. In 1975, they were residing in Hamlin, West Virginia. Both are retired teachers. Mr. Vance has also written and published poetry. This interview is concerned primarily with reflections upon their many years of teaching in primary and secondary schools. From the turn of the century to 1972, the Vances discuss the effects of the Depression, rural education, school administration, and their college careers. Family background is mentioned and Mr. Vance recites and interprets some of his poetry. Mrs. Vance also discusses her years of teaching driver's education.
Publication Date
1975
Identifier
OH64-127
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-127.
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Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-127, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Vance, Walter, 1884- -- Autobiography.
Vance, Marion, 1906- -- Autobiography.
Education -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Teachers -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Clothing and dress -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.