ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Sunday, April 14, 1996                 TAG: 9604120015
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 6    EDITION: METRO 


BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PLANNING ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

The Blue Ridge Parkway will begin an oral history project in June. The project will involve interviewing former employees and othes who worked on the construction of the parkway in the 1930s and 1950s.

``The taper interview will contribute greatly to support activities in park programs, such as interpretation and historic preservation,'' parkway superintendent Gary Everhardt said. ``We encourage family members of employees to share some of the stories told to them depicting the early years.''

Anyone willing to share information may call (704) 271-4779, ext 243 or write to: Jackie Holt, Curator, Blue Ridge Parkway, 400 BB&T Building, One Pack Square, Asheville, N.C. 28801.


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