Interview with Ralph W. Beiting, July 21, 1992

Project: Christian Appalachian Project Oral History Project

Interview Summary

Father Ralph W. Beiting talks at length about the origins of the Christian Appalachian Project and how it became a successful organization. He talks about some of the work done by the organization in its early days and describes the role he played until he stepped down and created a board of directors in his place. He also talks about his street preaching and the current state of Christianity.

Interview Accession

1992oh264_cap033

Interviewee Name

Ralph W. Beiting

Interviewer Name

Zack Lewton

Interview Date

1992-07-21

Interview Keyword

Appalachian Region Christians in Appalachia Religion Community outreach Christians in Appalachia Catholicism Letter-writing campaigns Employment Eastern Kentucky Street preaching

Interview LC Subject

Appalachian Region Appalachian Region--Economic conditions Appalachian Region--Social conditions Beiting, Ralph W. Beiting, Ralph W.--Interviews Christian Appalachian Project Social service, Rural Appalachian Region--Religion Priests. Poverty. Job creation Christianity

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