Interview with Ollie Blackburn, March 9, 1973

Ollie Blackburn was born in Watauga County, North Carolina in 1892. She attended an all girls church school in Valle Crucis when she was 16, after she had a general education. She then lived in Cherryville, North Carolina and Coeburn, Virginia at one point.

Mrs. Blackburn explains doing chores around the house and the different activities her family would participate in as a child. She then describes her education and how she met her husband through courting. Mrs. Blackburn's husband is also in the interview, and they about how they got married and moved to different places. While talking about marriage, they explain their theories on raising a family. Mr. Blackburn ends the interview talking discussing his personal experience working in the mines in Kentucky and Virginia.

Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century

Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century

Virginia--Social life and customs--20th century

Kentucky--Social life and customs--20th century

Lamm, Joy

Blackburn, Ollie

3/9/1973

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