Smyth, Ellison A., March 5, 1991
Scope and Content Information
The Black Appalachians Oral History Project consists of approximately twenty-five taped interviews conducted by Dr. Michael Cooke of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University concerning black life in Appalachia, especially in Montgomery County, Virginia. The interviewees represented communities such as Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Elliston, Riner, Shawsville, and Wake Forest. Transcripts are currently available for six of the interviews.
Dates
- Creation: March 5, 1991
Access
Collection is open to research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Physical Description note
1 cassette tape
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu