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1:14 - Introduction

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Partial Transcript: I'll ask you then Mr. Bailey to state your full name for me and the date of your birth.

Segment Synopsis: George Bailey describes where he was born, his parents names and his education background.

Keywords: Coal Mines; Education; Harlan County KY; Nolansburg KY; Railroads

Subjects: Education Harlan County (Ky.) Railroad stations

3:00 - Employment

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Partial Transcript: Occupational history, going as far back...

Segment Synopsis: Bailey describes the different job positions he had in the coal mines. He also discusses working in an airplane factory and operating a television shop.

Keywords: Airplane factory; Coal mines; Crab Orchard, Kentucky; Movie theater; Television shop; Water boy

Subjects: Airplane factories Coal mines and mining--Kentucky Motion pictures theaters Television

11:50 - Changes in Crab Orchard

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Partial Transcript: You've seen a lot of changes in Crab Orchard since you've came.

Segment Synopsis: Bailey discusses the changes he has seen in Crab Orchard.

Keywords: Crab Orchard High School; Crab Orchard KY; Factories; Medical center; Recreation

Subjects: High school students activities Industrial sites Medical centers Recreation

19:39 - Churches and City Services

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Partial Transcript: Uh when you first came to Crab Orchard did you all join a church?

Segment Synopsis: Bailey discusses the churches and available city services in Crab Orchard.

Keywords: Baptist Churches; Crab Orchard KY; Newspaper Couriers; Police Judges

Subjects: Baptists Justice of the peace Lincoln County (Ky.)

26:37 - Employed and Retired

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Partial Transcript: Where do most people here today make a living that live in Crab Orchard that are working?

Segment Synopsis: Bailey describes employment opportunities in and around Crab Orchard. He also discusses Dr. Phillips, a local doctor who also operated the local bank.

Keywords: Banking services; Crab Orchard KY; Danville KY; Factories; General practitioners; Medical Centers; Post Offices; School teachers; Standford KY

Subjects: Banks and banking Danville (Ky.) Employment Lincoln County (Ky.) Physicians (General practice) Retirees

32:22 - Local Doctor and the Community

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Partial Transcript: To what extent did the uh did the doctor control the whole town?

Segment Synopsis: Bailey describes the local doctor. He also discusses the community and the people of the area.

Keywords: Coal mines; Coal town; Crab Orchard, Kentucky; Dr. Phillips; Harlan County; Highsplint, Kentucky; National Guard

Subjects: Harlan County (Ky.) Lincoln County (Ky.) Physicians (General practice) United States--National Guard

38:09 - Closing Statement

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Partial Transcript: Our town, um since you asked about employment things like that.

Segment Synopsis: Bailey provides a closing statement about the Crab Orchard community. He discusses being a Police Judge and the finances of the town.

Keywords: Crab Orchard KY; Police Judges; Police Officers; Town expenses

Subjects: Justices of the peace Police Saving and investment