David

County:

Coalfield:

Camp Status:

Begin Year: 
1942
End Year: 
1958
Post Office Address/Status: 
6693 KY ROUTE 404, 41616-9998; Opened 1941-present
Coordinates: 
Latitude: 37.599541000000
Longitude: -82.890719100000
Videos: 
The following interviews were conducted and edited by University of Kentucky Appalachian Center staff at the descendants of David Kentucky reunion that took place at the Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Prestonsburg campus in the Office of Regional and Cultural Diversity on July 19th & 20th, 2013. Special consideration and thanks to the office of ECHO, “Embracing Cultural Heritage Opportunities"; Lisa Stumbo, Director and the Office of Cultural Diversity director Tina Terry. For more information on the David Coal Camp or ECHO contact Lisa Stumbo at 606.889.4792 or lstumbo0004@kctcs.edu

Introductions

What you would have seen in David

Visiting other communities

Funny Stories and Being a Kid in David

The Workers

The Reunion

The Post Office and Church

The Patsy Teenagers

The Company Store Shopping and Gardens

Stereotypes in the media

Sports

Military Service

Friends and Family

Community Celebrations

Becoming a school teacher and starting a family

Hard Times

Construction of David

Settling Disputes

Safety Program and Mineral Ownership

Company Reputation

Innovation

Immigrants

The Future of David

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