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Blanche Leak Gluyas oral history interview 2, 1979 May 25
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Creator
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Gluyas, Blanche Leak, 1889-1989
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Date Created
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1979-05-25
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Subjects--Topical
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Amusements, Manners and customs, City and town life, Cities and towns--Growth, Social values
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Description
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In this second interview for the WSOC project, Blanche Leak Gluyas shares her extensive knowledge about the development of Charlotte since the late 1800s, this time focusing on the city's entertainment and recreation. Other topics include the neig...
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George A. Wearn oral history interview, 1979 May 23
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Creator
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Wearn, George A. (George Alexander), 1894-1985
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Date Created
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1979-05-23
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Subjects--Topical
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Circus, Cities and towns, Families--Social life and customs, Amusements
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Description
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George A. Wearn discusses life in Charlotte, North Carolina during the early and mid-twentieth century, his education at preparatory school Charlotte University School, and his employment with the textbook division for Charlotte City Schools. Othe...
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Ted C. Irwin oral history interview, 1979 May 24
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Creator
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Irwin, Ted C. (Ted Carol), 1886-1983
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Date Created
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1979-05-24
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Subjects--Topical
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Drum and bugle corps, Manners and customs, Country life, Cities and towns--Growth
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Description
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Ted C. Irwin walks listeners through the historical streets of Charlotte, North Carolina as he experienced them during the 1890s and 1900s by providing an account of Charlotte's urban development. Mr. Irwin discusses family and home life, working ...