L. Hayworth and F. Jarrell interview with Buck Carver

The John Burrison Georgia Folklore Archive recordings contains unedited versions of all interviews. Some material may contain descriptions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and description, particularly in regards to African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record. This project is a repository for the stories, accounts, and memories of those who chose to share their experiences for educational purposes. The viewpoints expressed in this project do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The Atlanta History Center makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interviews and expressly disclaims any liability therefore. If you believe you are the copyright holder of any of the content published in this collection and do not want it publicly available, please contact the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center at 404-814-4040 or reference@atlantahistorycenter.com. Throughout the interview there is continuous background noise which makes Carver hard to hear. In this recording L. Hayworth and F. Jarrell interview Buck Carver, mostly about the history and craftsmanship of guns. Carver begins by describing his fathers pig rifle, including its history in his family. Then at minute 8:02, Carver explains how to make bullets, including reusing old bullets; how to make bullet molds; and the importance of greased patching cloth to wrap the bullets. Next at minute 16:05, he discusses why to use softwood for wood carving and how to start a carving project. 18:37: Carver and a Miss or Mrs. Carver, most likely his wife, then describe how their older family members worked dough and baked large biscuits called Cat Head Biscuits. At minute 22:20, Buck Carver explains how to use gunpowder, chargers, and caps/primers along with how to make a powder horn. To conclude the recording, at minute 30:58 he describes how to wear shot pouches to carry supplies; crafting gun stocks; the use of ram rods, including one he made, and patching cloth; and how to clean guns to prevent rust. There is loud distorted audio from minute 39:11 until the end. Buck Carver (approximately 1911- ) lived near Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, as a child. He moved to Tennessee and later back to Scaly Mountain. No additional biographical information has been determined. No transcript exists for this recording. Professor John Burrison founded the Atlanta Folklore Archive Project in 1967 at Georgia State University. He trained undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in his folklore curriculum to conduct oral history interviews. Students interviewed men, women, and children of various demographics in Georgia and across the southeast on crafts, storytelling, music, religion, rural life, and traditions. As archivists, we acknowledge our role as stewards of information, which places us inaposition to choose how individuals and organizations are represented and described in our archives. We are not neutral, andbias isreflected in our descriptions, whichmay not convey the racist or offensive aspects of collection materialsaccurately.Archivists make mistakes and might use poor judgment.We often re-use language used by the former owners and creators, which provides context but also includes bias and prejudices of the time it was created.Additionally,our work to use reparative languagewhereLibrary of Congress subject termsareinaccurate and obsolete isongoing. Kenan Research Center welcomes feedback and questions regarding our archival descriptions. If you encounter harmful, offensive, or insensitive terminology or description please let us know by emailingreference@atlantahistorycenter.com. Your comments are essential to our work to create inclusive and thoughtful description.