Oral history interview with M. W. Blane [sound recording], 1976 August 27

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Oral history interview with M. W. Blane [sound recording], 1976 August 27

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M. W. Blane was a resident of Murray, Kentucky and was born in Stewart County, Tennessee on May 7, 1901. He lived in Akron, Ohio and worked for the Goodyear plant for seven years. He later relocated to Sanger, Texas to harvest wheat. He returned to Model, Tennessee, where he remained until his farm was purchased by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

1 sound disc (1 hour, 30 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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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...