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Alan Collins Gas Rush

Professor Alan Collins is a distinguished academic in the field of Agricultural and Resource Economics at West Virginia University. Collins spent his formative years in the Western United States, primarily in Phoenix, Arizona, where his father worked for the Bureau of Land Management. His early exposure to natural resource management led him to pursue a degree in Natural Resource Economics from the University of Arizona in Tucson. Furthering his academic journey, he obtained his master's and doctoral degrees from Utah State University and Oregon State University, respectively.

Carrie Kline, Michael Kline Morgantown, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Allan Tweddle Gas Rush

Allan Tweddle, born on August 16, 1932, in Toronto, is an engineer with a strong background in the automotive and air quality industries. Tweddle dropped out of high school and worked odd jobs before returning to complete his high school education in Toronto. He then pursued an engineering degree at the University of Michigan, driven by his interest in the automotive world. After graduation, Tweddle worked with American Air Filter of Canada, focusing on air pollution and air quality in various industrial settings.

Michael Kline Charleston, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Amy Moore Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings

On January 29, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Amy Renee Moore for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Amy Renee Moore, born on January 5, 1965, in Parsons, West Virginia, is the daughter of Bob and Faith Moore. Her family has deep roots in Tucker County, with her father's parents being from Thomas and her mother's family originally from Michigan before settling in Hendricks. The interview begins with Amy recounting her life in Parsons, moving through various neighborhoods before her family built a new home in Holly Meadows.

Michael Kline Parsons, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Aubrey West Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal

On March 7, 1985, Michael Kline interviewed Aubrey West for a project documenting the removal of the Stonewall Jackson Dam in Lewis County, West Virginia. Aubrey West, a lifelong resident of the area, shares extensive memories of the region, his family, and the impacts of the dam project on his community. West begins by discussing the changes to local homes and properties, notably the destruction of the Stonicker family home, which he remembers as a significant loss.

Michael Kline , Lewis County, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Barbara and Bobby Heavner Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal

On November 7, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed Barbara and Bobby Heavner for an oral history project focusing on the removal of Stonewall Jackson Dam in Lewis County, West Virginia. Barbara Heavner, born in 1934 in Harrison County, provides a detailed account of her life, including her education and early work experiences, which laid the groundwork for her later involvement in the opposition to the Stonewall Jackson Dam project. Bobby Heavner, her son, also participated, adding perspectives from his own experiences.

Michael Kline Lewis County, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Bill Adler Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal

Bill Adler was born in Weston, West Virginia. He served in the Radio Intelligence Division of the Army Security Agency in Germany from 1945 to 1946.  Adler returned home to manage his father's retail store. In February 1953, Adler co-founded the Weston Television Cable Corp. alongside two partners. This venture marked the beginning of his influential role in providing television reception to the residents of Lewis County, West Virginia.

Michael Kline Lewis County, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Bill Gorby Gas Rush

Interview with Bill Gorby.  Topics include: Oil &  Gas Drilling in and Around Ohio Farming Community.

Michael Kline Mount Pleasant, OH Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Bo Haddix Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings

On March 19, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Ronald (Bo) Haddix for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Ronald Haddix, known as Bo, grew up in Parsons, West Virginia, and experienced the devastating flood that struck the area, profoundly impacting his family and community. The interview begins with Haddix describing his family background, noting that his mother, Barbara Haddix, lived in Davis, West Virginia, while he was uncertain about his father's whereabouts.

Michael Kline Parsons, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Bob Klein Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings

On February 26, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Bob Klein for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Bob Klein, who had lived in Parsons since 1973, provides insights into his background in ministry and drug rehabilitation, which led him to work as a mental health professional in Tucker County from 1978 onward. The interview primarily focuses on Klein’s observations and experiences during the November 4th flood and its aftermath in Tucker County.

Michael Kline Parsons, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives
Bob Wise Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal

On November 29, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed Bob Wise for the Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal Oral History project. Wise, a long-time opponent of the Stonewall Jackson Dam, shares his experience in challenging the dam's construction from his early days as a lawyer through his tenure as a member of Congress. He first engaged in a lawsuit against the project in the late 1970s and later opposed the dam in the state legislature and Congress. The interview focuses on Wise's efforts to defund the Stonewall Jackson Dam project after being elected to Congress.

Michael Kline Lewis County, WV Talking Across the Lines, Berea College Special Collections & Archives