Frank George with Jane George Interview by David Mould; 08/13/1986

A C402

Speakers: Frank George, Jane George, and David Mould (Interviewer)

Album/Event: Interview conducted by David Mould with Frank George and Jane George about Frank’s life history. Interview recorded during the 1986 Augusta programming that summer.

Contents: Frank George’s life history, how he learned to play fiddle, father and mother’s history/family history, his time in the military in Germany and visiting Scotland, going to college on the GI bill, retiring at the age of 24, marriage to Jane in Norton, VA, moving to Lowell Co., WV, subjects that interest him, working with young people in WV, labelling his fiddle style, critiquing TV, playing with different groups, and other topics.

Collected/Recorded by: David Mould

Date: August 13th, 1986

Location: Elkins, WV

Notes: David Mould is a journalist and media studies expert who participated in Augusta programming in the summer of 1986; No NR.

The Augusta Programming Collection contains recordings of events produced by the Augusta Heritage Center, beginning in the early 1970s. A number of people contributed to this collection, including Flawn Williams, Gerry Milnes, and Bob Smakula. The collection features recordings of Augusta concerts, cultural sessions, Master Artist visits, and more, which showcase a variety of musical and cultural traditions.

Categories: Augusta Programming
Tags: #FrankGeorge, #Interview, #JaneGeorge

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