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Records the reminiscences of Delie May Crider, a resident of Criders, Virginia, for over eighty years. Recalls her youth and family life growing up on a small farm. Describes her father's work on the farm and in the local tree bark industry. Briefly mentions her extended family members in the May, Crider, and Dove families. Discusses the variety of farm chores and other harvesting activities, including berry picking, "hunting" mushrooms, and chestnut gathering, performed by herself and her siblings. Describes food preservation techniques, such as drying and canning, that were common in the days before rural electrification. Recalls the one-room schoolhouse attended local children, including those from nearby West Virginia. Talks of childhood games and of community activities such as apple peelings and bean stringings. Describes the local variation of the shivaree, known as "belling." Recalls the arrival of the first automobiles in the region, road conditions, and the hazards facing early motorists. Closes with her recollections of her late husband, Ben Crider.

Records the reminiscences of Dr. Linford K. Gehman, family physician at the Green Valley Clinic in Bergton, Virginia since 1970. Describes his family and early life while growing up on a farm in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Recalls the events that led to his medical career, including his decision to register as a conscientious objector after being drafted during the Korean War. Discusses his medical training, internship, and residency at various colleges and hospitals. Describes working as a volunteer doctor overseas for the Mennonite Central Committee, including Vietnam at the time of the Tet Offensive in 1968, and in Nigeria during the Biafran War in 1969. Speaks of joining the Green Valley Clinic in 1970 and relates anecdotes of his experiences there over a thirty year period. Recalls being one of only two doctors serving all of Hardy County, West Virginia. Briefly mentions current and former clinic staff. Comments on changes in local health trends, such as the care and treatment of rural AIDS patients, advancements in health screening techniques, and common ailments of the rural poor. Reflects on the role his religious beliefs have played in his career. Closes with a brief discussion of his work and hobbies as he approaches retirement.

This interview records the reflections of Gerald E. Fawley, his life and work staffing the fire towers. Transcription includes appendix with the following contents: A lookout tower man reminisces; Sibley stove and tent notes; Osborne fire finder; Remembrances; 1930's photographs; High Knob Fire Tower notes; 2006 photographs.

This interview records the reflections of Kenny May and John Coleman, talking about their U.S. Forest Service and fire fighting experiences. Within introduction of transcript, "John William Coleman, [retired District Ranger, Lee Ranger District, Type II Incident Commander, 1957-1998] and Kenneth Edward May [Timber Sale Administrator, 1965-2006]". Transcription includes appendix with the following contents: Kenny May, photos, article and notes, "Notice to Loggers," Fire Tower Log; John Coleman Award article, poster in Lee District work center, reprint newspaper photo, two poems and "Diary of a Fire"; Article: "The Fire Warden System on the Shenandoah" by Helen Gordon, 1929.