Interviewer
Dr. Michael J. Galgano
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Description
Mr. Walton begins with a dedication to his parents followed by his family history starting with their migration from Virginia during the Civil War. Topics discussed by Mr. Walton include: Black Cat, West Virginia, mining communities, traveling photographers, mining tools, blacks, railroad cars, the Battle of Mucklow, and Mother Jones. Medical care and entertainment in the mining community is discussed. The "Bull Moose Special" train is mentioned, as is the origin of the name Kayford, West Virginia. Mr. Walton also talks about his childhood experiences, floods, school, movies, his family's first automobile, and ferryboats. Work under a coal tripple is detailed. Mr. Walton's experiences at Allegheny Collegiate Institute and the Greenbriar Military Academy are talked about. The city of Huntington as it was during the 1920's and 1930's is described, including flapper hangouts, gambling, and bootleggers. Mr. Walton's extensive work for C & O Railroad, his experience as a small business owner, and his hobbies complete the interview.
Publication Date
1976
Identifier
OH64-143
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-143.
Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-143, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Walton, John T., 1904- -- Autobiography.
Family -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Coal mines and mining -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
African-American coal miners -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Logan County (W. Va.) -- History.