William Smith, Middlesboro, KY: 2022

Interview with Middlesboro, Kentucky-native (via Premier Coal Camps) William Smith. Mr. Smith details his early life in the coal camps west of Middlesboro and his family's history with coal mining and the racial murders of his grandfather & great uncle. He also discusses his life long career in the military, the 8th of August, segregation, employment as well as the churches of Bell County.Interview was recorded in partnership with the Bell County Historical Society.