Dr. Jim Vangundy interview 4-17-1986 

John T. Anvill was born in St. George, Tucker County, and has lived in the area his entire life. He was born to William Anvill and Loretta White, who were also lifelong residents of Tucker County. John was raised in a large family of nine siblings, consisting of one brother and seven sisters. Growing up in St. George, John attended school at Mount Olive, located three miles away from his hometown. He went through at least the eighth grade before taking civil service examinations, though he did not pursue a career in that field.

On November 12, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed John Redabaugh for the Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal oral history project in Lewis County, West Virginia. Redabaugh, who has lived in the area for many years, was born into a farming family that has operated in the region for generations.  Redabaugh shares insights into his life as a dairy farmer, his family's history, and the broader agricultural community that once thrived in the area. The interview delves into the detrimental effects of the Stonewall Jackson Dam project on the local community.

On December 19, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed John Reed, head of public relations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for an oral history project focusing on the Stonewall Jackson Dam removal in Lewis County, West Virginia. John Reed, who traveled from Pittsburgh to the dam site, discussed the complexities of the dam's construction and the extensive planning and coordination required among different districts and federal agencies.

Juanita Miller Wampler interview 5-27-1986 

Julie Archer was born on January 31, 1971, and is a native of West Virginia. She grew up near Parkersburg, in a suburb called Vienna. Her father, Gary Archer, worked in a heating and insulating plant and was involved in union organizing, which influenced Julie's early exposure to activism. Her mother, Karen Carpenter Archer, originally from Iowa, met Gary while working at the Pentagon during the Vietnam War. Julie pursued a degree in biology and developed an interest in environmental issues during college.

Michael Kline interviewed Kathleen Hall on April 10, 1986, for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Kathleen Hall, born in 1912, grew up in a family deeply rooted in the Methodist Protestant tradition, with her grandfather serving as a preacher. In this interview, Hall recounts her family's history, including her grandfather's various preaching assignments and her father's work as a deputy sheriff. She describes the hardships her family faced, such as the murder of her grandmother during a robbery, which led to her grandmother moving in with Hall's family.

Interview with Linda, Charles & Savannah Rhodes

On December 19, 1985, Michael Kline interviewed Martha Sponangle for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Martha Sponangle, a local resident, reflects on her experiences during and after the devastating flood that affected Tucker County. She describes the immediate aftermath of the flood, including the destruction of a bridge and the discovery of a victim’s body trapped in a tree. Her husband assisted local authorities in responding to the disaster.

Mary Aspinall, a farmer, has lived in the Stonewall Jackson Lake area for forty years. Originally from the Roanoke area, she and her husband moved to their current farm after the dam was proposed on the West Fork River. Prior to their current farming endeavors, the Aspinalls owned a farm in the Roanoke area. Their decision to relocate was influenced by the proposed construction of a dam on the West Fork River, which promised new opportunities and challenges for the local agricultural community.