Oral history interview with Otis Joyce [sound recording], 1976 November 22

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Oral history interview with Otis Joyce [sound recording], 1976 November 22

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Otis Joyce was born in Golden Pond, Kentucky. He was raised in the Land Between the Lakes area of Kentucky and lived there until his property was purchased by the Tennessee Valley Authority. He resided at Hemitite until the Tennessee Valley Authority purchased his property. Joyce and his wife were active members of the Hemitite Methodist Church in Center Furnace, Kentucky.

2 sound discs (44 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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