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’ …
NewsHistory Harvest – Larry Aaron
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, NC, local historian Larry Aaron speaks about his historical costume, which harkens back …
NewsHistory Harvest – Robert Martin
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries “Find Your Roots Event” in Yanceyville, NC, Chathamite Robert Martin discussed why genealogy is important to him and the …
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 …
NewsHistory Harvest – Sandra Apple Aldridge
On May 2, 2015 at the History United and Regional Libraries event “Find Your Roots” in Yanceyville, North Carolina, Sandra Aldridge discusses the Apple side of her family from the …
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 – Jamie & Hannah Farish-Williford
Spouses, Jamie Williford (31) and Hannah Williford (26) have a conversation about their childhood memories and their current lives in Danville. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by StoryCorps, …
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 …
