Chuck Crabtree was born in 1952, in Buchanan County, where he was also raised. His family, originally from West Virginia, moved to Grundy in the late 1920s, following the coal mining industry. His grandfather was one of the first contractors for Harman Mining Corporation in Harman, Virginia, where he mined coal using ponies to pull the coal out of the mountains. Crabtree's family lived in a small camp, in houses owned by the Harman Mining Corporation, known as company houses.

On December 17, 1985, Michael Kline interviewed Cleta and Norman Long for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Cleta and Norman Long are long-time residents of Tucker County. In this interview, the Longs recount the night of the flood, detailing the rapid rise of the waters and the ensuing chaos. They describe the frantic efforts to save their belongings and ensure the safety of their family. Norman recalls the sound of the rushing water and the surreal sight of their property being submerged.

subject: Flood control--Virginia; Flood damage prevention—Virginia; Buchanan County (Va.)--History; Grundy (Va.)--Social life and customs; Levisa Fork Basin (Ky. and Va.); Big Sandy River Valley (Ky. and Va.); United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.

On February 26, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed Steven Craig Wilfong for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Steven Craig Wilfong, born and raised in Tucker County, is a lifelong resident who worked in various industries before becoming an automobile parts store owner in 1982. In the interview, Wilfong discusses his family background, including being the youngest of seven children, and his employment history, which includes work in the Parsons Tannery, the automotive industry, and insurance sales.

On June 24, 2015, Gina James interviewed D.R. Stanley for the "Gas Rush" oral history project in Barnesville, Ohio. D.R. Stanley, whose initials he humorously notes were once believed to stand for "divine right," grew up in the area and graduated from a local Quaker boarding school. Although he once vowed to leave and never return, he eventually came back to the region with his wife, where they bought and developed an abandoned farm over the course of 40 years.

Michael Kline interviewed Darrell and Joan Heckler on April 14, 1986, for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. Darrell Heckler, a resident of Tucker County, has worked at Firefox for approximately twelve years, and Joan Heckler, born Joan Ellen Wiles, has been actively involved in the community. Both have witnessed significant changes and challenges in their hometown, particularly the devastating flood that impacted St. George and surrounding areas. In this interview, Darrell and Joan Heckler provide a detailed account of their experiences during the flood.

David Hafley is a long-time resident of Grundy, Virginia, who has experienced firsthand the devastating effects of flooding in the region. His experiences provide a vivid account of the destruction caused by floods in the years 1957 and 1977. Hafley's resilience and determination are evident in his recounting of the cleanup efforts following these disasters, where he and other community members worked tirelessly to restore their homes and businesses.

On March 27, 1986, Michael Kline interviewed David Humphrey for the Tucker County, West Virginia Flood Audio Recordings project. David Humphrey, born in Alexandria, Virginia, has lived in Parsons, West Virginia, for nearly 25 years. His father, Floyd C. Humphrey, was a miner and mechanic, while his grandfather, Fitz Humphrey, worked in logging camps. In this interview, Humphrey recounts his family's history in the area and the devastating impact of the flood on their lives.

On June 23, 2015, Michael Kline interviewed Donald Stobbs at his farm in Colerain, Ohio. Donald W. Stobbs was born on June 21, 1921, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, to Matthew and Lena (Sunderman) Stobbs. He served as a US Navy Pilot during World War II, stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After the war, Donald became a farmer until his retirement. He was a charter life member of the Colerain VFW Post 8848 and a member of Colerain Presbyterian Church, the Colerain Farm Bureau, and the Colerain Senior Citizens Center.

Donald Mattingly, also known as "Duck," was born on May 4, 1944. He was raised in the seventh district, in a place he refers to as his home place. His father, Joseph Olin Mattingly, was one of the biggest seafood dealers in St. Mary’s County. Donald grew up in a community where oyster shucking was a common occupation, with many people, mostly people of color, working in the shuck houses. He recalls his father going as far as Piney Point to pick up shuckers to bring down to shuck oysters.