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625. Oral history of George Sarris

Identifier:
4224.SarrisGeorge.AudioInt.4.5.19
Title:
Oral history of George Sarris
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Sarris, George
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Coal mines and mining, Community museums, Greek American restaurateurs, Cooking, Greek, Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.), Morgantown (W. Va.)
["George Sarris was born in Liberty, West Virginia in Scotts Run, March 15th 1940. His parents were Greek immigrants from Crete. His father worked in the coal mines and then quit to open a restaurant in Osage. In this interview, Sarris talks about growing up in the diverse coal community of Scotts Run, including his opinion of the Roosevelts and his memories of his fathers restaurant. He speaks about the importance of the Scotts Run Museum today and the friendships he maintains with others who grew up in the community.This interview is part of a collection of interviews conducted with Scotts Run natives/residents and/or members of the Scotts Run Museum."]%

626. Transcript of oral history of George Sarris

Identifier:
4224.SarrisGeorge.IntTranscript.4.5.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of George Sarris
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Sarris, George
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Greek American restaurateurs, Coal mines and mining, Cooking, Greek, Community museums, Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.), Morgantown (W. Va.)

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627. Oral history of James Shaffer, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.AudioInt.10.16.16
Title:
Oral history of James Shaffer, 2 of 2
Date:
2016-10-16
Creator:
Shaffer, James
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Charleston (W. Va.), Broom and brush industry, Broom and brush industry--Employees
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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628. Oral history of James Shaffer

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.AudioInt.4.4.16
Title:
Oral history of James Shaffer
Date:
2016-04-04
Creator:
Shaffer, James
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Charleston (W. Va.), Broom and brush industry--Employees, Broom and brush industry
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["This is the 2nd interview with Jim (as most people call him) and was conducted via video with West Virginia Public Broadcasting for radio and TV pieces for their show Inside Appalachia.James Shaffer, b. 1929, of Charleston Broom and Mop, in Loudendale, WV is one of the last commercial broom makers in the state of West Virginia. He began making brooms at the age of 17 and at the time of the interview, still maintained a shop outside of Charleston. See the short video produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting:, James Shaffer, Charleston Broom & Mop Company at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=O3lrgTn2hyM and the interview with Jim, Building a Broom by Feel: Jim Shaffer by Emily Hilliard in Southern Cultures fall 2017, Vol. 23, No. 3: Things at http://www.southerncultures.org/article/building-broom-feel-jim-shaffer/"]%

629. Transcript of oral history of James Shaffer 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.IntTranscript.10.17.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of James Shaffer 2 of 2
Date:
2016-10-17
Creator:
Shaffer, James
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Broom and brush industry--Employees, Broom and brush industry, Charleston (W. Va.)
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["James Jim Shaffer, b. 1929, of Charleston Broom and Mop, in Loudendale, WV is one of the last commercial broom makers in the state of West Virginia. He began making brooms at the age of 17 and at the time of the interview, still maintained a shop outside of Charleston. See the short video produced in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting:, James Shaffer, Charleston Broom & Mop Company at https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=O3lrgTn2hyM See the post on the West Virginia Folklife Program blog: https://wvfolklife.org/2017/03/30/building-a-broom-by-feel-an-interview-with-james-shaffer/Read the interview with Jim, Building a Broom by Feel: Jim Shaffer by Emily Hilliard in Southern Cultures fall 2017, Vol. 23, No. 3: Things at http://www.southerncultures.org/article/building-broom-feel-jim-shaffer/"]%

630. Transcript of oral history of James Shaffer

Identifier:
4224.ShafferJames.IntTranscript.4.4.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of James Shaffer
Date:
2016-04-04
Creator:
Shaffer, James
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Charleston (W. Va.), Broom and brush industry--Employees, Broom and brush industry
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Sharon Rollins grew up in Charleston, West Virginia and moved to Dallas, TX when she was thirty years old. Upon retirement in 2010, she moved to Helvetia, West Virginia and has since become involved in a number of community projects. She manages the Ramp Supper, serves as treasurer for the Helvetia Community Fair, and volunteers at the Hutte Restaurant.This audio slideshow is part of a series of interviews conducted with foodways practitioners in Helvetia, West Virginia, as part of the Helvetia Foodways Oral History Project in partnership with the Southern Foodways Alliance. Learn more: https://www.southernfoodways.org/oral-history/helvetia-west-virginia/"]%

631. Audio slideshow of Sharon Rollins talking about foodways at the Helvetia Community Fair

Identifier:
4224.SharonRollins.Video.001.4.30.16
Title:
Audio slideshow of Sharon Rollins talking about foodways at the Helvetia Community Fair
Date:
2016-04-30
Creator:
Rollins, Sharon
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily, DeWitt, Gabe
Subject:
Canning and preserving, Craft festivals, Festivals, foodways, Food habits, Helvetia (W. Va.), Agricultural exhibitions
Location:
Helvetia (W. Va.)
["Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, Kentucky plays his original song \"Don't Shoot Him Anymore,\" based on the murders of Sid Hatfield and Edward Chambers during the West Virginia Mine Wars. Shot at United Mine Workers of America Local 1440 in Matewan, West Virginia as part of the George Mason Folklore Field School. Find more of Simpson's music at http://glen-simpson.com/"]%

632. Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, KY sings "Don't Shoot Him Anymore," based on the murders of Sid Hatfield and Edward Chambers during the West Virginia Mine Wars

Identifier:
4224.SimpsonGlenn.Video.001.5.22.18
Title:
Singer-songwriter Glen Simpson of Hardy, KY sings "Don't Shoot Him Anymore," based on the murders of Sid Hatfield and Edward Chambers during the West Virginia Mine Wars
Date:
2018-05-22
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Coal mines and mining in art, Working class--Songs and music, Labor union members, Coal miners--West Virginia, Labor disputes--West Virginia, Coal mines and mining, Labor union locals
Location:
Mingo County (W. Va.)
["Cecelia Coleman Smith was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1949. Originally from Pickens, West Virginia, her family moved away from the Helvetia/Pickens community when she was seven so her father could take a coal mining job. She moved back to Pickens in 2005. Mrs. Smith served in the military and is a member of the local American Legion chapter. She is also part of the Pickens Improvement and Historical Society, the Farm Womens Club, and occasionally volunteers at the Hutte Restaurant.This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted with foodways practitioners in Helvetia, West Virginia, as part of the Helvetia Foodways Oral History Project in partnership with the Southern Foodways Alliance. Learn more: https://www.southernfoodways.org/oral-history/helvetia-west-virginia/"]%

633. Transcript of oral history of Cecelia Smith

Identifier:
4224.SmithCecelia.IntTranscript.4.30.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Cecelia Smith
Date:
2016-04-30
Creator:
Smith, Cecelia
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Helvetia (W. Va.), 4-H clubs, foodways, Wild leek, Swiss American women, Food habits, Cooking, Swiss, Bakers, Canning and preserving
Location:
Helvetia (W. Va.)

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634. Oral history of Benny Snyder, 1 of 3

Identifier:
4224.SnyderBenny.AudioInt.001.3.28.18
Title:
Oral history of Benny Snyder, 1 of 3
Date:
2018-03-28
Creator:
Snyder, Benjamin D.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Weirton (W. Va.), woodworking, Wood-carving, Miniature craft, Miniature objects, Weirton Steel Corporation, Veterans as artists, Poultry farms, Jigsaw puzzle art
Location:
Shepherdstown (W. Va.), Jefferson County (W. Va.)

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635. Oral history of Benny Snyder, 2 of 3

Identifier:
4224.SnyderBenny.AudioInt.002.3.28.18
Title:
Oral history of Benny Snyder, 2 of 3
Date:
2018-03-28
Creator:
Snyder, Benjamin D.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Poultry farms, Weirton Steel Corporation, woodworking, Miniature craft, Miniature objects, Weirton (W. Va.), Puppet theaters, Wood-carving, Jigsaw puzzle art
Location:
Shepherdstown (W. Va.), Jefferson County (W. Va.)

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636. Oral history of Benny Snyder, 3 of 3

Identifier:
4224.SnyderBenny.AudioInt.003.3.28.18
Title:
Oral history of Benny Snyder, 3 of 3
Date:
2018-03-28
Creator:
Snyder, Benjamin D.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Miniature objects, Wood-carving, Poultry farms, Puppet theaters, Veterans as artists, woodworking, Miniature craft, Jigsaw puzzle art, Weirton Steel Corporation, Weirton (W. Va.)
Location:
Shepherdstown (W. Va.), Jefferson County (W. Va.)