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1. Oral history of Sterling Ball

Identifier:
4224.BallSterling.AudioInt.12.3.20
Title:
Oral history of Sterling Ball
Date:
2020-12-03
Creator:
Ball, Sterling
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Working class families, Supermarkets, Food industry and trade--Employees, Working class--Songs and music, Labor union locals, Collective bargaining--Service industries, Strikes and lockouts, Nursing homes--Employees, Labor union members, Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926, and Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.) and Parkersburg (W. Va.)
["Sterling Ball (b. January 9, 1947, Parkersburg, WV) is a retired UFCW Local 347 president, labor organizer, songwriter and poet, a former Kroger worker, and veteran. In this interview he discusses the history of Local 347 (which has since merged with Local 400), his songs and poems, his experience in collective bargaining, labor actions, and strikes across West Virginia and Ohio, the future of the labor movement, and more. Ball is a lifelong resident of Parkersburg, WV.This interview is part of a collection of interviews with UFCW member Kroger workers conducted remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic."]

2. Transcript of oral history of Sterling Ball

Identifier:
4224.BallSterling.IntTranscript.12.3.20
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Sterling Ball
Date:
2020-12-03
Creator:
Ball, Sterling
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926, Nursing homes--Employees, Labor union members, Supermarkets, Working class--Songs and music, Strikes and lockouts, Working class families, Food industry and trade--Employees, Labor union locals, Collective bargaining--Service industries, and Labor disputes--West Virginia
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.) and Charleston (W. Va.)
["Sterling Ball (b. January 9, 1947, Parkersburg, WV) is a retired UFCW Local 347 president, labor organizer, songwriter and poet, a former Kroger worker, and veteran. In this interview he discusses the history of Local 347 (which has since merged with Local 400), his songs and poems, his experience in collective bargaining, labor actions, and strikes across West Virginia and Ohio, the future of the labor movement, and more. Ball is a lifelong resident of Parkersburg, WV.This interview is part of a collection of interviews with UFCW member Kroger workers conducted remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic."]

3. Former United Food and Commercial Workers Local 347 President Sterling Ball addresses the West Virginia Labor Federation

Identifier:
4224.BallSterling.Photo.001.9.12.21
Title:
Former United Food and Commercial Workers Local 347 President Sterling Ball addresses the West Virginia Labor Federation
Date:
2021-09-21
Creator:
Ball, Sterling
Subject:
Strikes and lockouts, Working class families, Labor union members, Food industry and trade--Employees, Labor union locals, Labor disputes--West Virginia, and Collective bargaining--Service industries
Location:
Parkersburg (W. Va.)

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4. Oral history of Edie Bostic, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdie.AudioInt.001.5.7.18
Title:
Oral history of Edie Bostic, 1 of 2
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Bostic, Edie Street Belcher
Contributor:
King, Wanda and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Working class families, Women pianists, Coal mine accidents--West Virginia, Fayette County (W. Va.), Industrial accidents, and Tunnels--West Virginia
Location:
Fayette County (W. Va.) and Gauley Bridge (W. Va.)

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5. Oral history of Edie Bostic, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdie.AudioInt.002.5.7.18
Title:
Oral history of Edie Bostic, 2 of 2
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Bostic, Edie Street Belcher
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily and King, Wanda
Subject:
Coal mine accidents--West Virginia, Tunnels--West Virginia, Fayette County (W. Va.), Women pianists, Working class families, and Industrial accidents
Location:
Gauley Bridge (W. Va.) and Fayette County (W. Va.)
["Edie Street Belcher BosticBoomer, WVEdie Street Belcher Bostic was born in Jodie, West Virginia in 1929. Her family moved to Boomer, West Virginia when she was 8 months old. Her father worked in the Hawks Nest Tunnel and died of silicosis in 1932 when Edie was 3. Her mother died two years later, and Edie was raised by a neighbor, Quindora Quinny Burdette. Edie worked at Sam Dalportos Italian grocery store, the College Drug Store, and G.C. Murphys. She is also a self-taught pianist. In this interview, Edie shares stories of her father and memories of her childhood, family, and life in Boomer."]

6. Portrait of Edie Bostic

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdie.Photo.001.5.7.18
Title:
Portrait of Edie Bostic
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Fayette County (W. Va.), Tunnels--West Virginia, Women pianists, Industrial accidents, and Working class families
["Edie Street Belcher BosticBoomer, WVEdie Street Belcher Bostic was born in Jodie, West Virginia in 1929. Her family moved to Boomer, West Virginia when she was 8 months old. Her father worked in the Hawks Nest Tunnel and died of silicosis in 1932 when Edie was 3. Her mother died two years later, and Edie was raised by a neighbor, Quindora Quinny Burdette. Edie worked at Sam Dalportos Italian grocery store, the College Drug Store, and G.C. Murphys. She is also a self-taught pianist. In this interview, Edie shares stories of her father and memories of her childhood, family, and life in Boomer."]

7. Edie Bostic at the Glen Ferris Inn

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdie.Photo.002.5.7.18
Title:
Edie Bostic at the Glen Ferris Inn
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Women pianists, Tunnels--West Virginia, Fayette County (W. Va.), and Working class families
Location:
Fayette County (W. Va.)
["Edie Street Belcher BosticBoomer, WVEdie Street Belcher Bostic was born in Jodie, West Virginia in 1929. Her family moved to Boomer, West Virginia when she was 8 months old. Her father worked in the Hawks Nest Tunnel and died of silicosis in 1932 when Edie was 3. Her mother died two years later, and Edie was raised by a neighbor, Quindora Quinny Burdette. Edie worked at Sam Dalportos Italian grocery store, the College Drug Store, and G.C. Murphys. She is also a self-taught pianist. In this interview, Edie shares stories of her father and memories of her childhood, family, and life in Boomer."]

8. Photo of Edie Bostic's relative with a pet groundhog

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdie.Photo.003.5.7.18
Title:
Photo of Edie Bostic's relative with a pet groundhog
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Working class families and Fayette County (W. Va.)
Location:
Fayette County (W. Va.)
["Edie Street Belcher BosticBoomer, WVEdie Street Belcher Bostic was born in Jodie, West Virginia in 1929. Her family moved to Boomer, West Virginia when she was 8 months old. Her father worked in the Hawks Nest Tunnel and died of silicosis in 1932 when Edie was 3. Her mother died two years later, and Edie was raised by a neighbor, Quindora Quinny Burdette. Edie worked at Sam Dalportos Italian grocery store, the College Drug Store, and G.C. Murphys. She is also a self-taught pianist. In this interview, Edie shares stories of her father and memories of her childhood, family, and life in Boomer."]

9. Transcript of oral history of Edie Bostic

Identifier:
4224.BosticEdieIntTranscript5.7.18
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Edie Bostic
Date:
2018-05-07
Creator:
Bostic, Edie Street Belcher
Contributor:
King, Wanda and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Tunnels--West Virginia, Working class families, Women pianists, Fayette County (W. Va.), Coal mine accidents--West Virginia, and Industrial accidents
Location:
Fayette County (W. Va.) and Gauley Bridge (W. Va.)
["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]

10. Poetrygram awarded to Shirley A. Campbell, August 9, 1990

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.005.3.16.16
Title:
Poetrygram awarded to Shirley A. Campbell, August 9, 1990
Date:
1990-08-09
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Women poets, American, Folk poetry, American, and Working class families
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]

11. Photos of musician Zane Campbell taken by Shirley A. Campbell, c. 1995?

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.012.3.16.16
Title:
Photos of musician Zane Campbell taken by Shirley A. Campbell, c. 1995?
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Country music, Working class families, and Working class--Songs and music
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Shirley A. Campbell (March 17,1949-January 10, 2021), a native of Pinch, West Virginia and a resident of Charleston, West Virginia, was a lifelong songwriter and poet. Two of her songs were recorded by Grandpa Jones and Ernest Tubb, respectively. Campbell married into the Reed-Campbell family of the bluegrass musician Ola Belle Reed, who was her mentor. Read Campbells obituary:Shirley A. Campbell, 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly at home, Sunday, January 10, 2021.Born March 17, 1949, in Pinch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Francis Jarrett and Jack White.She is survived by her two children, daughter Carlie Campbell of Charleston and son Jeremy Campbell of Elkton, MD; and pets.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved dachshunds, Buckwheat and Alfalfa.Shirley studied at Oklahoma University and Marshall University. She was a nurse for 20 years, a dog groomer for 15 years, and a small business owner for approximately 10 years. She was a woman of endless talents, for many of which she received recognition. She was deeply devoted to animal welfare; throughout her life caring for ANY and ALL that she found in need.There will be a symphony of animal calls greeting her at the gates of heaven; and it will be glorious!As per her request, there will be no services. She asks that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity in her honor.You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, WV, has been entrusted with the arrangements."]

12. Herbert Campbell (Ola Belle Reed's brother) with his & Shirley A. Campbell's son Jerimy Campbell, c. 1968

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.014.3.16.16
Title:
Herbert Campbell (Ola Belle Reed's brother) with his & Shirley A. Campbell's son Jerimy Campbell, c. 1968
Date:
1968-01-01
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Working class families, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, and Working class--Songs and music
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)