Underwood, Ralph S. (Ralph Stanly), 1889-1986

Causby, Anna

Charlotte, North Carolina

J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

1979-05-23

1 audio file (8:06) : digital, MP3 + 1 transcript (6 pages : PDF)

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spoken word

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Ralph S. Underwood was a 90-year-old man at the time of interview, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born in Gaston County, North Carolina in 1889. He completed grade school and was employed as an accountant for the Duke Power Company.

Ralph S. Underwood recalls growing up and attending school in the 1900s, working for the Duke Power Company, and his experiences during the Great Depression. He also discusses his memories of the stories his father used to tell from his service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

MP3 access copy created on ingest from WAV preservation master. Interview originally recorded on reel to reel, duplicate audio analog cassette digitized using a Digidesign 003 rack.

Underwood, Ralph S. (Ralph Stanly), 1889-1986

American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Accountants
Rural families
Depressions

North Carolina--Charlotte
North Carolina--Gaston County

Interviews
Oral histories

1860-1980

Ed Perzel WSOC project on twentieth century Charlotte

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