Oral history of Kent Brayec

Identifier:
4224.BrayecKent.AudioInt.11.21.16
Title:
Oral history of Kent Brayec
Date:
2016-11-21
Creator:
Brayec, Kent
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Description:
Kent Brayec, 53, is a Croatian musician and resident of Bethlehem, WV outside of Wheeling. He is the grandson of Croatian immigrants from Prugovac who settled in Benwood, WV in 1907. Brayec serves as secretary/treasurer of the Croatian Lodge #2 in Benwood and plays with a Croatian musical group in Cokeburg, PA. He spoke about immigrant communities in the area, Croatian traditions, foodways, music, and community that was centered around the Croatian Cultural Club in Benwood.
Subject:
Cooking, Croatian, Coal mine accidents--West Virginia, Wheeling, W.Va., Cooking (Sauerkraut), foodways, Benwood (W. Va.), Croatian Americans, Food habits, Folk songs, Croatian, Folk dancing, Croatian, and Arts, Croatian
Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Location:
Moundsville (W. Va.), Benwood (W. Va.), and Wheeling (W. Va.)
Format:
audio/wav
Language:
English
Source:
A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection