Interview with William Lynwood Montell, October 17, 1992
Project: Kentucky Writers Oral History Project
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Montell talks about his family's history going back several generations, informed by family folklore. He expresses his opinion about the significance of oral traditions and local legends, which have helped him chart a new path in historical writing. He discusses his books, including the seminal "The Saga of Coe Ridge," and talks about his future plans.Interview Accession
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Montell, William Lynwood Interview by L. Elisabeth Beattie. 17 Oct. 1992. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Montell, W.L. (1992, October 17). Interview by L. E. Beattie. Kentucky Writers Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Montell, William Lynwood, interview by L. Elisabeth Beattie. October 17, 1992, Kentucky Writers Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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