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["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."]%

49. George Sarris in his Morgantown home

Identifier:
4224.SarrisGeorge.Photo.001.4.5.19
Title:
George Sarris in his Morgantown home
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Cooking, Greek, Scott's Run (W. Va.), Greek American restaurateurs, Community museums, Coal mines and mining
Location:
Morgantown (W. Va.)
["The historic Meadow River building is a 1928 National Register structure which was built as a promotional piece for the variety of wood products produced the Meadow River Lumber Company of Rainelle, West Virginia in Greenbrier County. Documentation of folklore, foodways, and material culture on display at the 2016 West Virginia State Fair in Lewisburg."]%

50. One room museum in the Meadow River building at the 2016 West Virginia State Fair

Identifier:
4224.WVStateFair.Photo.007.8.17.16
Title:
One room museum in the Meadow River building at the 2016 West Virginia State Fair
Date:
2016-08-17
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Festivals, Agricultural exhibitions, Community museums
Location:
Lewisburg (W. Va.)