Title
Interview with Hade Smith, April 1, 1973
Description
Hade Smith was born in Valle Crucis, North Carolina in 1920 where he was raised on a farm. Mr. Smith joined the armed service at 18 years of age and when he returned he did some odd jobs including building houses. He then became the chief magistrate of Watauga County.
Mr. Smith goes into detail about his career and tells stories about local crimes he had to deal with as magistrate. Mr. Smith also talks about the changes in the area and the incoming of new community members, changing its dynamics. He then goes into great detail about his hobby of woodworking and points out a specific game he made.
Subject
Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Farm life--North Carolina--Watauga County--20th century
Local officials and employees--North Carolina--Watauga County
Creator
Lamm, Joy
Smith, Hade
Rights
Copyright for the interviews on the Appalachian State University Oral History Collection site is held by Appalachian State University. The interviews are available for free personal, non-commercial, and educational use, provided that proper citation is used (e.g. Appalachian State Collection 111. Appalachian Oral History Project Records, 1965-1989, W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Special Collections, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC). Any commercial use of the materials, without the written permission of the Appalachian State University, is strictly prohibited.
Identifier
111_tape52-53_HadeSmith_1973_04_01M001
Spatial Coverage
Valle Crucis, NC
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