Small Towns
Description
This project focuses on approximately fifteen small towns in Kentucky, their citizens, character, and changes that have taken place. For the purposes of this project, a small town is defined as one whose population is under 2,500 people. Towns representing a cross section of Kentucky small town life were chosen for this project, from a variety of areas of the state. Interviews were conducted to find out what life in a small town was like, what problems these small towns have had, how the towns have changed over time, and how the inhabitants have changed. Interviewees also discuss the vitality of their town.
Only a small number of available items are online. More will be added as time permits.
Only a small number of available items are online. More will be added as time permits.
Title
Small Towns
Collection Items
Interview with Robert Baughman
Robert Baughman is a Stanford, KY native and a retired deaf educator. In this interview, Baughman, recalls growing up in Stanford and discusses the changes over the years.
Interview with Ruth L. Bryan
Ruth Bryan is a Tennessee native but moved to Stanford and Lincoln County, KY in 1906. In this interview, Bryan, recalls what life was like in the county in the early 20th century to the present. She also describes the changes she has seen.
Interview with Joe Grimes, Sr.
Joe Grimes Sr., is a Lincoln County, KY native and a retired farmer and insurance agent. In this interview, Grimes, discusses growing up in Stanford, KY and what the area was like then and now.
Interview with Jane Hocker
Jane Hocker is a Garrard County, KY native, who moved to Stanford KY in 1925. She is a retired teacher, teaching for twenty-five years. In this interview, Hocker, discusses her childhood in Garrard County and her married life in Stanford. She discusses the future of the county and the problem farmers might face.
Interview with Mary Banks Morgan
Mary Morgan is a Lincoln County, KY native who assisted her husband in the funeral business. In this interview, Morgan, discusses growing up in Lincoln County. She describes the different buildings, the schools, and funeral home business.
Interview with Robert Baughman
Robert Baughman, a Stanford, KY native and retired deaf educator, recalls growing up in Stanford.
Interview with Ruth L. Bryan
Ruth Bryan, a Tennessee native, moved to Stanford, Lincoln County, KY in 1906. In this interview, Bryan, recalls what life was like in the county in the early 20th century. She also describes the changes she has seen.
Interview with Joe Grimes Sr.
Joe Grimes Sr., a Lincoln County, KY native and retired farmer and insurance agent. Grimes discusses growing up in Stanford, KY and the major changes in the area.
Interview with Jane Hocker
Jane Hocker, a Garrard County, KY native, moved to Stanford KY in 1925. In this interview, Hocker, discusses her childhood in Garrard County, her married life and her career as an educator. She discusses the future of the county.
Interview with Mary Banks Morgan
Mary Morgan, a Lincoln County, KY native, assisted her husband in the funeral business. In this interview, Morgan, discusses growing up in Lincoln County. She describes the different buildings, the schools, and the funeral home business.
Interview with Janie Ramsey
Retired Weaver
Interview with Isabelle Jones
Retired Teacher
Interview with Terry Parkey
Teacher
Interview with Norma Eversole
Teacher
Interview with Billy Hiatt
Storeowner
Interview with Willmer Halcomb
EKU Class of 1950
Interview with Frank Mathias
Teacher
Interview with Ruby & Christine Proctor
Retired Teachers
Interview with Samuel Bennett
Retired Grocery Store Operator
Interview with Bon Bybee
Jailer in McCreary County
Interview with E.M. Carlock
Retired Teacher
Interview with Hazel Carlock
Retired Teacher
Interview with W.A. Combs
Former Merchant in Pleasureville
Interview with Cora Cooper
Former Circuit Clerk and County Clerk in McCreary County
Interview with James Cubbage
Insurance Agent
Interview with Charles Duncan
Owner and Operator Drygoods Store in Whitley City
Interview with Doyle Inman
Lawyer
Interview with Travis Magruder
Farmer and Retired Finance Department Employee
Interview with Mossie Meadows
Teacher
Interview with Fanny Morgan
Retired Teacher
Interview with N.B. Perkins
Retired
Interview with Smith Ross
Author and Founder of the Kentucky Hills Industries in McCreary County
Interview with J.C. Shuck
Farmer