Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History

Interview with John W. Robertson, Jr, September 22, 1994

Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries
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00:02:09 - Background Information

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Partial Transcript: Yeah. OK. John W Robertson from Adair, KY.

Segment Synopsis: {Recording introduction starts around 1:00 mark, and interview stats around 2:00 mark.} John W. Robertson, Jr. talks about his life with all the moving, then coming back to Camp Nelson, and on to Lexington.

Keywords: Booker Band; Caring for farm; Prior property owners

Subjects: Camp Nelson (Ky.); Farming; Moving, household

00:07:46 - Pictures Used to Remember

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Partial Transcript: No. I think they used mostly all that land in there for camp.

Segment Synopsis: John W. Robertson, Jr. remembers old neighbors and their houses.

Keywords: Homes and housing; Leaving; Old neighbors; Out migration

Subjects: Memories; Souvenirs

00:13:40 - The Churches / An Old House

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Partial Transcript: Oh. Yeah. 54. Oh. Yeah.

Segment Synopsis: John W. Robertson, Jr. talks about the churches in the Camp Nelson area.

Keywords: Church goers; Sharing history; Slide show

Subjects: Religion

00:20:44 - Farmers and Farming / Others with Information

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Partial Transcript: That's right. Like myself.

Segment Synopsis: John W. Robertson talks about the farming life and wildlife in Hall. {Recording ends at 28:11.}

Keywords: Black and white farmers; Fox hunting with hounds: Others with information; John Booker; Stores, schools, and other places of entertainment

Subjects: African Americans; Foxhounds; Schools