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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.)

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3. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 1 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.001.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 1 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Women lyricists, Folk music--West Virginia, Country music, Gospel music, Folk poetry, American, and Working class--Songs and music
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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4. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 2 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.002.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 2 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Women lyricists, Folk poetry, American, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Gospel music, Country music, Working class--Songs and music, and Folk music--West Virginia
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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5. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 3 of 3

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.003.3.16.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell, 3 of 3
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Gospel music, Working class--Songs and music, Country music, Folk poetry, American, Women lyricists, Folk music--West Virginia, and Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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6. Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.AudioInt.4.26.16
Title:
Oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-04-26
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Country music, Gospel music, Folk poetry, American, Women lyricists, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, 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."]

7. Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.IntTranscript.3.16.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Folk poetry, American, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk music--West Virginia, Working class--Songs and music, Country music, Gospel music, and Women lyricists
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."]

8. Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.IntTranscript.4.26.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-04-26
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Working class--Songs and music, Folk music--West Virginia, Country music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Folk poetry, American, Gospel music, and Women lyricists
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."]

9. Portrait of Shirley A. Campbell

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.001.3.16.16
Title:
Portrait of Shirley A. Campbell
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Gospel music, Country music, Working class--Songs and music, Women lyricists, and Folk poetry, American
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."]

10. Poetry prizes awarded to Shirley A. Campbell and a photo of the Campbell family

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.002.3.16.16
Title:
Poetry prizes awarded to Shirley A. Campbell and a photo of the Campbell family
Date:
2016-03-16
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Folk poetry, American, Country music, Working class--Songs and music, Reed, Ola Belle, 1916-2002, Gospel music, Women lyricists, and Folk music--West Virginia
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 Shirley A. Campbell working as the Clendenin Flea Market Manager, June 1995

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.007.3.16.16
Title:
Photos of Shirley A. Campbell working as the Clendenin Flea Market Manager, June 1995
Date:
1995-06-01
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Working class--Songs and music, Women poets, American, Women lyricists, and Folk poetry, American
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. Shirley A. Campbell at the Clendenin Flea Market, June 1995

Identifier:
4224.CampbellShirley.Photo.008.3.16.16
Title:
Shirley A. Campbell at the Clendenin Flea Market, June 1995
Date:
1995-06-01
Creator:
Campbell, Shirley A.
Subject:
Women poets, American, Working class--Songs and music, Folk poetry, American, and Women lyricists
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)