Interview with Maggy Kriebel, March 19, 2015

Partial Transcript: This is an interview with Maggy Kriebel on March 19th, twe--2015 recorded at the Corbin Railroad Depot in Corbin, Kentucky.

Segment Synopsis: Maggy Kriebel tells a little about herself and her background. She discusses what brought her to Corbin, Kentucky and how she became the tourism director in Corbin, Kentucky.

Keywords: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU); Parks and recreation; Richmond (Va.); Tourism directors

Subjects: Corbin (Ky.); Railroad museums

Partial Transcript: Uh, and so in terms of the railroad museum project, how--could you tell us a little bit about, you know, where that project and your work intersected.

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel talks about how the development of the railroad museum was in her job description. She was able to meet with some faculty and students from Eastern Kentucky University which kick-started the Corbin Railroad Museum project. She mentions two failed attempts at creating a museum before her, and the importance of the rail industry to the city of Corbin.

Keywords: College students; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Corbin tourism board; Eastern Kentucky University (EKU); Faculty; Grants; Jobs; Railroad (Industry); Tourism commission

Subjects: Corbin (Ky.); Eastern Kentucky University; Railroad museums; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Um, you had mentioned the partnership with Eastern Kentucky University, um, and I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about the partnership between the University of Kentucky and your office or this project.

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel talks about the partnership with Eastern Kentucky University and how that led to a partnership with the University of Kentucky. She discusses the oral history presentations and how the students were involved in the process. She tells about the idea behind the oral histories and how she hopes to incorporate them into the museum.

Keywords: College classes; College students; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Eastern Kentucky University (EKU); Faculty; Interactive exhibits; Interns; Jeffrey Cawood; Oral history interviews; Partnerships; Railroad (Industry); University of Kentucky (UK)

Subjects: Corbin (Ky.); Eastern Kentucky University; Railroad museums; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky; University of Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Um, and you mentioned he had this idea from, uh, another museum.

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel discusses some of the processes she and Jeffery went through to figure out how to start a museum. She tells about the research they did and the people they reached out to that helped in providing information and insight into the development of the Corbin Railroad Museum. She discusses how she and Jefferey were able to obtain both the Pullman and the L&N steam engine and some of the ideas they hope to incorporate in the museum.

Keywords: Administration; Advice; Advisory board; Bainbriage (Ga.); Branding; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Development; Exhibits; Insurance; Interactive technology; Jeffrey Cawood; L&N 2132; L&N Railroad (Louisville and Nashville Railroad); Marketing; Museum directors; Preparations; Process; Pullman cars; Research; Steam engines; Trains (Passenger)

Subjects: Corbin (Ky.); Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company; Railroad cars.; Railroad museums; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: That sounds like a, a massive amount of information, uh, I mean in terms of what you had to gather...

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel tells about having no prior experience with working in museums and how she didn't grow up around trains. She does this job for Appalachia, in hopes to help the people preserve their heritage. She talks about some challenges in getting people on board and how trust is vital in the interactions with the people of Corbin.

Keywords: Appalachians; Community; Conflict; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Disabilities; Donations; Education; Entertainment industry; Families; Generations; Heritage; Information; Learning; Museums; Oral history interviews; Personal connections; Railroad towns; Relationships; Trains; Trust

Subjects: Communities.; Corbin (Ky.); Railroad museums; Railroads--Employees.; Railroads.

Partial Transcript: Returning back to the idea of--well we've kind of been talking about various partnerships in all sorts of ways--

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel discusses how large of a project this is and how it's only a small part of her job, and how she needs a team to address the many components in creating a museum. She tells about wanting to get involved with students and to expand this project to create learning opportunities for students spanning from elementary levels to college.

Keywords: College students; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Eastern Kentucky University (EKU); Experiential learning; Hands-on experience; Job duties; L&N Historical Society; Opportunities; Oral history interviews; Partnerships; Railroad (Industry); University of Kentucky (UK)

Subjects: Corbin (Ky.); Education; Railroad museums; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Uh--(coughs)--correct me if I'm wrong, because I really want you to get this right--or make sure we have this right.

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel discusses the museum slogan and the meaning behind it. She wants the museum to embody the past, present and future of the rail industry and what that may entail. She also talks about this potentially bringing economic stimulation to the community.

Keywords: Corbin Depot (Train station); Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Economic stimulation; Economy; Future; Hopes; Job creation; Manufacturers; Partnerships; Past; Present; Preservation; Railroad (Industry); Railroad workers; Railroaders; Slogans; Workforce development

Subjects: Communities.; Corbin (Ky.); Economic development--Kentucky; Railroad engineering.; Railroad museums; Railroads--Employees.; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: Um, I was gonna--want ask about funding.

Segment Synopsis: Kriebel discusses the funding behind the museum and some challenges they have faced financially. She tells about a projected time they are hoping to have the museum ready for the public, and how she has enjoyed having the opportunity to work on this project.

Keywords: 501c3 status; Budgets; Community; Corbin Rail Museum; Corbin Railroad Museum; Exhibits; Finances; Financial aspects; Funding; Grants; Investments; Money; Sponsors; Timelines; Tourism commission

Subjects: Communities.; Corbin (Ky.); Railroad museums; Tourism--Appalachian Region; Tourism--Kentucky