1 50 2 https://oralhistory.eku.edu/files/original/eb2d26e02cf3814c0a396c502238f43b.mp3 de0290a2649fc68d32ba58b79612ea94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Ottenheim, KY, was first settled in the 1880s by Swiss and German immigrants. Interviewees are the descendants of the original settlers, and range from sons and daughters to the grandchildren of the originals. They discuss their family history and why their family moved from Europe to America. Interviewees also talk about the effect the Great Depression had on Ottenheim, and detail how their families prospered and survived through time. Also discussed are family members who fought in WWI and WWII. Title A name given to the resource Ottenheim, KY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. McMullen, Russell Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Ensslin, Elsie Location The location of the interview. Ottemheim, KY Restrictions A notation on restrictions placed by the interviewee. none Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1982 OH 081 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/26/1979 Description An account of the resource In this interview, Elsie Ensslin, describes her early childhood, her education and the area of Ottenheim, KY. She also discusses the reason her parents came to the US. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact <a href="mailto:archives.library@eku.edu">Special Collections and Archives</a>, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Elsie Ensslin electricity Ottenheim KY Radios telephones Transportation https://oralhistory.eku.edu/files/original/8ffcab41a3d2d515a82a895f82c3f9f4.mp3 9315f4ba78acc8c421376e25e8705741 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource The focus of the Coal Company Towns Project is the social life and economic conditions in eastern Kentucky coal towns, primarily those owned by the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company in McCreary County and those in Harlan County. Residents of these coal towns, some no longer in existence, discuss their personal histories and coal mining; there is an emphasis on the lives of women. Title A name given to the resource Coal Company Towns Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Berge, William H. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Neal, David, Mr. & Mrs. Location The location of the interview. Whitley City, KY Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:01:59 Restrictions A notation on restrictions placed by the interviewee. none Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1981 OH 099 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/3/1981 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Contact <a href="mailto:archives.library@eku.edu">Special Collections and Archives</a>, Crabbe Library, Eastern Kentucky University for reproductions, rights and permission to publish. Title A name given to the resource Interview with Mr. & Mrs. David Neal clothing coal company stores movies Pearl Harbor Schools telephones World War II Yamacraw Coal Camp