Interviewer
John Hennen, Jr
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Description
This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia town histories. This interview focuses on Helvetia, West Virginia. Mr. Zumback, a life-long resident of Helvetia, West Virginia, is a self-taught gunsmith. Although he technically retired in 1976, his state-wide reputation caused him to continue his trade. Besides discussing his work as a gunsmith, Mr. Zumback mentions family history, community life, and the various crafts in which his brothers excelled. He reflects briefly on the racist problems faced by the Swiss community during the World Wars.
Publication Date
1976
Identifier
OH64-178
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-178.
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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, OH64-178, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Zumback, Norman, 1903- -- Autobiography.
Discrimination -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Community life -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Family -- Helvetia (W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
Circuit courts -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.