Forest Blume, a native of Fayette County, West Virginia, has a rich family history rooted in the early settlement of the area. His grandfather was among the first settlers. Blume worked as a conservation officer with the Department of Natural Resources. His role encompassed a broad range of responsibilities, from enforcing litter laws to executing warrants in the rural counties of West Virginia. 

Susan Schmitt 2-24-1986 interviewed by M. Kline

Hank Thompson, Jim Blosser, Bryan King, Michael Parsons 1-29-1986

Tom Bonner, The Flood of Jenningston 2-9-1986

Hank Thompson Flood Story 1-28-1986 

Martha Sponangle, Hamrick School personnel, Tucker County Flood 12-18-1985 

Amy Moore Flood Story

Helen Sites, Brushy Run Pendleton County Flood 2-14-1986 

Vittie and Thelma Lipscomb 4-3-1986 interviewed by M. Kline 

Bo Haddix 3-19-1986 interviewed by M. Kline