On March 16, 1985, Michael Kline interviewed Francine Snyder for a project related to the impacts of the Stonewall Jackson Dam project in Lewis County, West Virginia. Snyder, a local resident, provides detailed accounts of her experiences and those of her family and neighbors during the planning and construction of the dam. She discusses the emotional and physical toll the project took on the community, particularly in terms of displacement and the destruction of family homes and historic buildings. The interview covers various topics, including the long-standing opposition to the dam, efforts to raise public awareness, and the community's resistance to government actions. Snyder shares personal anecdotes, including her husband Matt’s interactions with government officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She recalls the intense blasting that frightened schoolchildren and affected daily life in the area, as well as the broader social and psychological impacts on the community. Snyder also reflects on the loss of historic sites, the forced relocation of families, and the perceived waste and destruction brought on by the project. She criticizes the government’s handling of the dam’s construction, noting the extensive costs and the disruption of local life for what she views as limited recreational benefits. 

On November 9, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed Francine Snyder. Snyder reflects on the long-standing tension and trauma the community faced due to the planned construction of the dam. She describes the displacement of families and the emotional and physical toll it took on the residents, many of whom had lived on their farms for generations. Snyder highlights the community's efforts to resist the dam, discussing the role of local advocacy, legal battles, and the engagement of outside experts, including economists and lawyers, to support their cause. She also provides vivid accounts of the community’s daily life, including the historical significance of the area’s buildings and the land that many residents were forced to abandon. The interview touches on the handling of evictions, referencing instances of families being forcibly removed from their homes. Throughout the interview, Snyder emphasizes the emotional toll the dam project had on the community, citing stories of personal loss, fear, and resistance.