Authors

Alex Warrix

Interviewer

Richard Ramey

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This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia coal mining. Born in Iaeger, West Virginia, Mr. Warrix worked most of his life in the coal mines of southern West Virginia. He also served as a minister for forty-four years. At the time of the interview, Mr. Warrix was living at Ikes Fork, West Virginia. Topics discussed include: child rearing, family history, food preservation, and coal mining. Mr. Warrix also mentions his experiences as a rural church pastor.

Publication Date

5-29-1905

Identifier

OH64-17

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Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Warrix, Alex, 1901- -- Autobiography.
Coal mines and mining -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Coal miners -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Child rearing -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Canning and preserving -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-17.

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Oral History Interview: Alex Warrix

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