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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.

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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
Description:
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.
Subject:
Cooking, Greek, Scott's Run (W. Va.), Greek American restaurateurs, Community museums, Coal mines and mining
Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Location:
Morgantown (W. Va.)
Format:
image/tiff
Source:
A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection