Cecil, Sam Kennett,

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Mr. Cecil gives a brief life history: names the distilleries he worked for, and several other distilleries: says bootlegging was common in the cities, they stole and sold distillery whiskey as well as moonshine: identifies two companies that bottled whiskey for medicinal use: tells his thoughts on Prohibition, moral issue, religious issue, means of livelihood: comments on the attitude of law enforcement officers, jailers would allow those jailed for whiskey offenses to go home for Christmas.

From the description of Sam Kennett Cecil interview, May 1, 1989. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 780189828

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Nelson County, (Ky.)
Kentucky
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Temperance
Whiskey
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