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Interview with Jim Bowman

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Interview with Jim Bowman

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Interview with Jim Bowman

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Oral Histories of Western North Carolina

These interviews document the communities and culture of Western North Carolina. Topics include the building of the Fontana Dam, the history of WCU, stories from local veterans, integration of the...

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