Ray Hildebran, his sister Frances "Sue" Elmore, and his son Ken Hildebran discuss life in rural Catawba County, North Carolina, and share memories from their parents and grandparents, who lived in the same region. (22:45) They discuss mica, lime, and gold mines in their local area, which were active from the early 1900s through the mid 1940s but all closed decades before the interview. They talk about local industries of the past, such as farming and molasses production, and how over the generations many people like their grandfather transitioned from farming to work for pay in factories. Other topics include the family’s petroleum business (1:17:50), outdoor activities and recreation through the generations, modern conveniences such as air conditioning, camp meetings, and how public school has changed over time.