NewsHistory Harvest – Frank & Warrick Scott
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, brothers Frank and Warrick Scott discuss the importance of a family photograph …
NewsHistory Harvest – Vanessa “Twinkle” Richmond-Graves
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, Vanessa Richmond-Graves (aka: “Twinkle”) spoke about her ancestor, Henrietta Jeffries, and Jeffries’ …
NewsFinding Our Roots: Henry Wiencek
On May 2, 2015 Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Scholar and historian Henry Wiencek gave a talk at History United’s Finding Your Roots event in Yanceyville, NC. Wiencek discussed his …
NewsHistory Harvest – Anita Faye Dillard
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, Danvillian Anita Faye Dillard recollected her time working in the textile industry …
NewsTranscript: Ben Rippe Oral History
History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Ben Rippe (BR) Interviewer: Evelyn Riley (ER) Friday October 25, 2014 at 2:45PM at Rippe’s Apparel, Furs, and Shoes, Danville, VA ER: My first …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Betty Lou & Lillie Mae Jones
Mother Betty Lou Jones (76) and daughter Lillie Mae Jones (29) have a conversation about their family memories and their takes on living in Danville during the Civil Rights Movement. …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Bob & Sandy Gilbert
Robert Gilbert (74) talks to his wife Sandra Gilbert (64) about growing up in the segregated South, his father’s cafe and inn and how it became a cultural center for …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Arthur Lee Strader & Jerry Lee Place
Arthur Lee Strader (96) talks to his grandson Jerry Lee Pace (44) about growing up in Danville and serving in the fire department from 1942 until 1978, when he retired. …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – T & Lindley Butler
Spouses T (70) and Lindley Butler (76) discuss their work and memories of the Dan River and the Dan River Basin Association. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Jacqueline & Bill Bell
Jacqueline Bell (64) talks with her husband William Bell (64) about becoming doctors, the different cities they have lived in, and their three adopted children. Produced by History United from …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Amanda & Fred Wydner
Amanda Wydner (38) talks to her husband Fred Wydner (39) about her family history, how they met, and how she wants to raise their children. Produced by History United from …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Dallas Swiney & Shelby Irving
Colleagues Dallas Swiney (65) and Shelby Irving (53) have a conversation about their experiences working at the Danville Fire Department. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by StoryCorps, a …
