http://hdl.handle.net/10288/453 A collection of materials relating to Williamsburg's 20th century history Search the Channel search http://dspace.swem.wm.edu/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10288/1325 Title: Bert Geddy Oral History Conducted on 03/27/09<br/><br/>Authors: Geddy, Bert; Hayes, Lindsey<br/><br/>Description: Bert Geddy is a lifelong resident of Toano, Virginia. His family has lived in the area for well over two hundred years. During his youth he worked on several local farms to make money. He discusses in detail the changes that have occurred to the town of Toano during his lifetime, particularly the changes related to farming. He also discusses his service in the military, his service as a volunteer fireman, and his hobbies. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:12:30 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10288/1324 Title: Margaret Settle Spivey Oral History Conducted on 04/13/09<br/><br/>Authors: Spivey, Margaret Settle; Jungclaus, Andrew; Hayes, Lindsey<br/><br/>Description: In this interview, Mrs. Spivey discusses her life in Williamsburg as a young woman, venues for dancing and alcohol consumption, moonshine practices, and race relations. The interview also features information on Eastern State Mental Hospital, changes in Williamsburg (post-restoration), and the involvement of WWII servicemen in the community. This interview is a follow-up on an oral history recorded two years earlier, so the typical biographic introduction is mostly absent. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:11:45 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10288/1323 Title: Heidi Kindig Steeg Oral History Conducted on 04/24/09<br/><br/>Authors: Steeg, Heidi Kindig; Sasinowski, Katie; Charron, Jacob<br/><br/>Description: Heidi Steeg is a co-owner of Five Forks Café. She discusses her personal background, Southern food in Williamsburg, Five Forks Café, and Williamsburg as a community in general. She also talks about culinary school, her experience at other restaurants (including but not limited to the Blue Talon), and thoughts about the future of her restaurant and Williamsburg. Ms. Steeg provides valuable insights about the restaurant business as a whole with specific details about her personal history and opinions about restaurants in Williamsburg, Virginia. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:09:04 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10288/1322 Title: Willard Gilley Oral History Conducted on 04/06/09<br/><br/>Authors: Gilley, Willard; Hayes, Lindsey; Jungclaus, Andrew<br/><br/>Description: Willard Gilley operated the Gatehouse Dairy on Neck O’ Land Road until 1972. Most of the interview is spent discussing the history of the Gatehouse Dairy and the decline of dairy farms in James City County. Mr. Gilley also speaks about his involvement in the Pulaski Club. The interview was recorded during a severe thunderstorm, so the sound of rain and/or thunder may be present in the recording. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:08:34 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10288/1321 Title: Dan Williams Oral History Conducted on 04/08/09<br/><br/>Authors: Williams, Dan; Carmines, Will<br/><br/>Description: Dan Williams is a retired butcher who has worked in almost all of the local Williamsburg grocery stores over his sixty year career. He discusses his history including his early life growing up in South Carolina and his ideas about being a Southerner. He talks about his first impressions of Williamsburg when he moved to the area in 1948 and his memories of the first grocery stores. He worked at Pender’s Grocery on Duke of Gloucester Street and later owned the West End Market from 1966-1975. He has also worked at numerous grocery stores up until he retired in the early 2000’s. He discusses the changing nature of grocery stores and the changing role of butchers in modern supermarkets. Mr. Williams gives an interesting perspective on the changes that have occurred in the grocery industry through his experience working in the meat industry for over 60 years. Tue, 26 May 2009 14:07:52 GMT