Oral history interview with Irene Leneave [sound recording], 1976 April 19

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Oral history interview with Irene Leneave [sound recording], 1976 April 19

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Irene Leneave was a lifelong resident of the Land Between the Lakes region of Kentucky. She spent her early childhood at Devil's Elbow but later relocated to Golden Pond where she attended school, married and lived in the area.

1 sound disc (60 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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