Interview with J. D. Willoughby, July 15, 1992

Interview Summary

J.D. Willoughby, a farmer living on Cane Creek, begins the interview by giving an overview of his childhood home. Next, the various properties that Willoughby has either owned or lived on are discussed, along with a brief mentioning of his wife. Then, Willoughby describes his participation in World War II, as a member of the U.S. Army. The interviewee's time as a prisoner of war is also recalled. Additionally, Willougbhy's life after the war is chronicled. The types of farming he has done throughout the years are examined, as well as a listing of the infrastructural improvements brought to the Cane Creek area. After that, Willougbhy's present farming knowledge, children, family life, education, and religious tendencies are considered. Finally, Willoughby's experience with the local county extension agent is detailed.

Interview Keyword

Bench fields Cane Creek (Ky.) Creosote production Diet and meal preparation Extension Service Farm mechanization Fencing Folk medicine German farms Heritage farms Hog production Home remedies Household spatial organization Inheritance customs. Mules Normandy invasion Off-farm employment Part-time farming Religion Residential history Rural education Tobacco production Work Progress Administration (WPA) Yard spatial organization Powell County (Ky.)

Interview LC Subject

Agriculture--Kentucky Country life Family farms Farm life. World War, 1939-1945 Agriculture

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