Blane, M. W., 1901-

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M. W. Blane discusses his experiences living on the Land Between the Lakes in Stewart County, Tennessee. He mentions farming in the region and how the community gathered to harvest crops. He recalls bootleggers, hunting, fishing, cutting timber, gathering ginseng and other roots native to the area. He also reflects on how the people felt about the Tennessee Valley Authority purchasing their land and how it affected him personally.

From the description of Oral history interview with M. W. Blane [sound recording], 1976 August 27 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 535085550

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creatorOf Blane, M. W., 1901-. Oral history interview with M. W. Blane [sound recording], 1976 August 27 Murray State University, Waterfield Library
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Land Between the Lakes (Ky. and Tenn.)
Stewart County (Tenn.)
Tennessee
Model (Tenn.)
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Farm life
Prohibition
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Birth 1901

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