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Oral Histories

Recognizing the historical and cultural importance of pottery making in the Seagrove area, the Randolph Arts Guild in Asheboro, North Carolina, determined in 1982 to collect and record for future generations the history, methods, and techniques of the remaining traditional potters. The first part of the "Seagrove Potters Project" involved hiring a project coordinator to oversee the work and to conduct oral, taped interviews with potters known for their traditional methods.

The oral history interviews were begun in February 1983 and completed in August 1985. Fourteen individuals who were potters or had been closely connected to pottery making were singled out to be interviewed. Those chosen were Walter and Dorothy Auman, Waymon Cole, Nell Cole Graves, Harwood Graves, Charlie and Grady Craven, Jack Kiser, Joe and Ben Owen, Melvin Owens, Duck and Bessie Craven Teague, and Jim Teague. Ben Owen, suffering from poor health, died before he could be interviewed.

Foreword

February 22, 1983: Oral Interview: Walter and Dorothy Auman
February 22, 1983: Oral Interview: Shepherd Mountain Pottery; Reid Voss, Walter Auman and Dorothy Cole Auman
March 7, 1983: Oral Interview: Walter and Dorothy Auman

December 13, 1983: Oral Interview: Charlie Craven

June 10, 1983: Oral Interview: Grady Craven

May 17, 1983: Oral Interview: Harwood Graves

May 17, 1983: Oral Interview: Joe and Overa Leach Owen
May 18, 1983: Oral Interview: James G. and Mrs. James G. Teague
July 30, 1983: Oral Interview: James G. an Mrs. James G. Teague

May 17, 1983: Oral Interview: Jack Kiser and Dorothy Auman
August 6, 1983: Oral Interview: Jack Kiser

February 25, 1983: Oral Interview: Melvin L. Owens
June 9, 1983: Oral Interview: Melvin L. Owens

June 8, 1985: Oral Interview: Nell Cole Graves

August 3, 1985: Oral Interview: Nell Cole Graves
August 31, 1985: Oral Interview: Nell Cole Graves and Bea Cole (Mrs. Waymon Cole)

June 9, 1983: Oral Interview: Brian Dewey (Duck) and Bessie Lee Craven Teague

July 16, 1983: Oral Interview: Waymon Cole


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