Harold Trivett was born on May 13, 1924, in Dickenson County, Flatwood. He was raised on a large farm of 1,560 acres, where he learned farming from a young age. By the time he was five, he was already milking cows, and by six, he was milking two cows, walking two miles to school, and then returning to milk them again. Harold completed his education at Virginia Tech (VPI). After finishing school, he worked in a store in Haysi for three years before moving to Grundy, where he built a building and started a business named Arington Trivett, also known as the Family Shop, in 1950. He started this business with the help of his wife's father, who had been in business since 1920. Dorothy Trivett, Harold's wife, also played a significant role in their business and life in Grundy. She lived through the 1977 flood, a traumatic event that she vividly recalls. On the day of the flood, Dorothy was at the store with Harold, trying to protect their belongings as the water levels rose. When they returned home, they found their house surrounded by water, and they had to evacuate using a boat. Dorothy's recollections of the flood highlight the challenges they faced and their resilience in overcoming them.

Scope and Content Note
The interview with Harold and Dorothy Trivett provides a rich account of their life and experiences in Grundy, Virginia. Harold discusses his early life on a farm in Dickenson County, his education at Virginia Tech, and his subsequent move to Grundy, where he started a business. He provides details about the business, which he started with the help of his wife's father, and its evolution over the years. The interview also touches on the geographical features of Grundy, with Harold describing the steep mountains, valleys, and waterways that characterize the area. Dorothy's part of the interview focuses on the 1977 flood, a significant event in their lives. She provides a detailed account of the day, describing the torrential rain, the rising water levels, and their efforts to protect their store and home.