Interview with Bascam & Nora Lee Abney

Partial Transcript: Ok, can you give me your full name?

Segment Synopsis: Abney discusses background information such as date of birth and place of birth.

Keywords: Estill County; Olin County; Powell County; Ravenna, Kentucky

Subjects: Estill County (Ky.) Powell County (Ky.) Ravenna (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: Can you tell me what Ravenna was like when you came here?

Segment Synopsis: Abney describes the land where he put his home. He discusses his occupation in the area and their children's education.

Keywords: Estill County; Interior decorator; Mechanic; Ravenna School; Ravenna, Kentucky

Subjects: Estill County (Ky.) Ravenna (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: Here in Ravenna, how did most people celebrate holidays like Christmas, 4th of July and whatever?

Segment Synopsis: The Abney's discuss the how the town and the people celebrate the holidays in Ravenna. They feel good management and the quietness is what separates their town from other towns.

Keywords: Ravenna, Kentucky

Subjects: Ravenna (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: Um, when you moved into Ravenna did many people have television and whatever around here?

Segment Synopsis: The Abney's describe the changes Ravenna has experienced since they had been living there. They also discuss city services provided to the town. They provide the different recreational options for leisure and recreation in Ravenna.

Keywords: City Hall; Garbage truck; Irvine, Kentucky; Miniature golf course; Park; Police; Railroad bridge; Railroad depot; Ravenna, Kentucky; Television; Tornado; Wigwam Drive-in

Subjects: Parks--public use Railroad stations Ravenna (Ky.) Television Television viewers Tornado damage

Partial Transcript: When you first moved into town, here, how did most people get around here?

Segment Synopsis: The Abney's discuss the kinds of transportation the people of Ravenna use. They also describe the employment opportunities provided to the area.

Keywords: First Church of God Whiteoak; Lexington, Kentucky; Mushroom Festival; Oil field; Railroad; Ravenna, Kentucky; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: Petroleum workers Railroad construction workers Ravenna (Ky.)

Partial Transcript: Um, what were you doing when the tornado hit?

Segment Synopsis: The Abney's discuss the damage a tornado had caused to the area. They also describe the future of Ravenna and the importance of having good city government.

Keywords: Bluegrass Area Development District; City Council; Irvine, Kentucky; Ravenna, Kentucky; Tornado

Subjects: Bluegrass Area Development District Incorporated City council members Irvine (Ky.) Ravenna (Ky.) Tornado damage