Interview with Greely McGhee 1978-08-15

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Content warning: derogatory language
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Greely McGhee describes his early life with his brother Calvin McGhee. He details how he and Calvin made and sold moonshine, describes fights Calvin got in, and recalls weekend dances in the community. He tells the story of how his grandfather killed a man and speaks about how Calvin was wrongfully jailed for a robbery. He discusses why Calvin quit drinking and got involved in the land case and school fight. He speaks about the war between the Creek Indians and the United States, and the tells the story of his cousin who killed a woman. He describes what life was like growing up, including family frequently visiting, the livestock they raised, and how they preserved meat. He shares stories of hunting deer with Calvin, and finally speaks more on the process of making moonshine.