Ben O. Jones Oral History Interview

November 9, 1981
Oral History #OH0072
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Creator(s)
Lennon, Donald R.; Jones, Ben O.
Physical description
0.005 Cubic Feet, 1 audiocassette, 1 hour, 24 pages
Preferred Citation
Ben O. Jones Oral History Interview (#OH0072), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
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ECU Manuscript Collection
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Biographical/historical information

Mr. Jones, a native of Duplin County, N.C., served as Craven County auditor from 1921 until 1966. After retiring as auditor he continued as clerk to the board of county commissioners until December, 1979, thus being in the service of Craven County for more than fifty eight years.

Scope and arrangement

He discusses life in New Bern, the coming of the Great Depression, bank failures, and the responsibilities of the auditor's office.

Administrative information
Source of acquisition

Gift of Ben O. Jones

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Encoded by Apex Data Services

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General note

1921-1979

Key terms
Personal Names
Jones, Ben O.
Topical
Auditors--North Carolina--Craven County
Depressions--1929
Places
Craven County (N.C.)--Officials and employees
New Bern (N.C.)--Description and travel