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History Harvest – Paula Harrell

On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, Paula Harrell discussed her family scrapbook, which she began as part of …

Oral History, Stories, Video | 19th Century, Black/African American, Slavery
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History Harvest – Vanessa “Twinkle” Richmond-Graves

On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, Vanessa Richmond-Graves (aka: “Twinkle”) spoke about her ancestor, Henrietta Jeffries, and Jeffries’ …

Oral History, Stories, Video | 20th Century, Health, Women
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Cultures & Communities

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Janice & Bianca Klein-Breteler

Mother, Janice Klein-Breteler (53), and daughter, Bianca Klein-Breteler (28), have a conversation about purchasing an abandoned tobacco warehouse in Danville and their plans to renovate it. Produced by History United …

Audio, Oral History | Family, Women
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Cultures & Communities, History

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Amanda & Fred Wydner

Amanda Wydner (38) talks to her husband Fred Wydner (39) about her family history, how they met, and how she wants to raise their children. Produced by History United from …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Family, Foodways
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Cultures & Communities, History

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Dallas Swiney & Shelby Irving

Colleagues Dallas Swiney (65) and Shelby Irving (53) have a conversation about their experiences working at the Danville Fire Department. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Gender, Government
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Cultures & Communities, History

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Robert & Sandra Marsh

Spouses Robert Marsh (70) and Sandra Marsh (66) have a conversation about their lives in Danville and their artistic careers. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Education, Visual Arts
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Cultures & Communities, History

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Gary Grant & Susan Stilwell

Gary Grant (62) and Susan Susan Stilwell (67) talk about the history of the Langhorne house, the family’s history, and the current museum they run on the property. Produced by …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Family, Visual Arts
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Cultures & Communities, History

Danville StoryCorps – Vanessa Richmond-Graves & Cleota Jeffreys

Vanessa Richmond-Graves (58) interviews Cleota Jeffreys (91) about her childhood growing up in Milton, NC. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a national nonprofit whose mission is …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Genealogy, Women
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Cultures & Communities, History

2014 Danville StoryCorps – Vanessa Richmond-Graves & Jacquelyn Waters

Vanessa Richmond-Graves (58) talks to her friend Jacquelyn Graves-Waters (67) about growing up in Milton, VA, their friendship, and how they support one another. Produced by History United from interviews …

Audio, Oral History | 20th Century, Education, Women
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Cultures & Communities, History

Evelyn Reynolds Oral History

Evelyn Reynolds, a native of Danville and Pittsylvania County, remembers her favorite childhood memories, the pleasures of drinking milk straight from the cow and her Sunday school teacher, Ms. Rosa. …

Oral History, Stories, Video | 20th Century, Education, Religion
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Cultures & Communities, History

Transcript: Evelyn Reynolds Oral History

History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Evelyn Reynolds (ER) Interviewer: Evelyn Riley (I), Amelia Grabowski (AG), Kathryn Bennett (KB) July 19, 2013 at Dan River Crossing Senior Apartments, Danville, VA …

Oral History | 20th Century, Education, Religion
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Cultures & Communities, History

Transcript: Doris Wilson Oral History

History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Doris Wilson (DW) Interviewers: Amelia Grabowski (AG), Evelyn Riley (ER), and Kathryn Bennett (KB) Wednesday June 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Loyal Baptist …

Oral History | 20th Century, Black/African American, Civil Rights
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