Getsy Edna Ball Smithey : her life and stories / Audrey Lynn Smithey, 2008 December
Scope and Contents note
This project is a collection of stories about Getsy Edna Ball Smithey, who is the collector's great-grandmother. The analysis discusses the importance of her stories in the family. Discusses her childhood in North Carolina, her family's conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, childhood memories, growing up in the mountains, marriage, her children, surviving a flood, and recipes. Items collected come from family members and their memories of Getsy Smithey, including interviews with Getsy Smith about her life. Collected items include: sittin' up with people, having children, the '40 flood, moonshine, chicken salad puffs recipe, living on a farm, and several others. Collected by Audrey Smithey, Dr. Thursby's ENGL 356 class, Fall 2008.
Dates
- Other: 2008 December
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Extent
1 volume (41 pages) ; 28 cm
Language of Materials
English
General
Missing consent forms.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States