Interviews with Lee Bryson, 1990 April 9

Item — Box: 2, cassette: 20

Identifier: I

Staff Only

From the Collection:

This collection consists of audio tapes used for background information when writing Davis' novel, “Okeeheedee Country.” Also included are photographs of Jeanette in her cap and gown, a copy of her short work, “Wild Flowers in Hog Branch,” a summary of her life, a copy of a photo of Alcoa High School Central Office (1983-1984) that she appears in, and a copy of a letter she wrote to Random House Publishing Group requesting they publish a book of her poetry.

Dates

1990 April 9

General Description

"Lee Bryson (90 Years old) of Tellico Plans [sic] interview by Jeanette Payne Davis"

"Subjects - Logging in Tellico; 1. train engines; 2. fire in Jefferies Hell; 3. living in logging camp; 4. hunting russian hog; 5. horses used in logging - refers to "J" hole - use of "J" hook."

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