Authors

Fred Vinson

Interviewer

Stella Ray

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Description

The interview begins with Mrs. Vinson covering her childhood chores and teaching experiences. Mr. Vinson then joins in relating his own experiences as a teacher. He and Mrs. Vinson then relate their life in the country to their work. Teachers pay, community dances, gun fighting, church and "socials" are among the topics discussed.

Publication Date

1976

Identifier

OH64-131

Type

Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Vinson, Fred, 1890- -- Autobiography.
Vinson, Ruby, 1890- -- Autobiography.
Education -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Teachers -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Oral histories.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-131.

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Oral History Interview: Fred Vinson and Ruby Vinson

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