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New project set to document memories of Wilkes County New South Productions has announced its latest project: a film documenting for all time the memories of elderly Wilkes County residents. In A Wilkes County Narrative, oral histories of elderly Washington area residents are documented on film for the first time. "The purpose of this project is to capture the spirit and the voice of a generation of residents who have seen much historical change in Washington & Wilkes County throughout their lives," said Stephanie Macchia, president of New South Productions. The first participant in A Wilkes County Narrative is centenarian Mary Wright Blue, who just celebrated her 102nd birthday in February. During her interview, Blue spoke on her remembrances of growing up in Washington in the early 1900's, attending high school in the 1920's, learning to drive, popular pastimes, her family lineage and stories of prominent Washington citizens including Robert Toombs, Jefferson Davis and Sarah Porter Hillhouse. She also talked about national topics including Theodore Roosevelt, the voting rights of women and life in the Great Depression. "Collecting these narratives is an on-going project," said Macchia. "We encourage all older residents of Wilkes County to participate. There are so many stories floating around our area that will disappear or be altered with time. We have the opportunity now to really listen and learn about what life was like for our ancestors and how in particular, life in Wilkes County affected them."
Anyone interested in participating in A Wilkes County Narrative can contact Macchia at 706-678-2105 or via email at historical@ washingtonwilkes.org.
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