Ellen Gray interview with J. C. Gazaway (part three)

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. This interview begins with J. C. Gazaway telling a story about types of rocks hes found. At 4:57, he talks about rock symbolism. At 9:17, he talks about finding a rock in Kingston Saltpeters Cave in Cartersville, Georgia. At 11:06, he talks about finding a gold pot and other items. At 13:28, he talks about the gold that he procured. At 15:49, he talks about how he found a meteorite piece. At 16:41, the audio feedback is produced and cuts back into the audio at 16:59. At 17:10, he talks about a lantern from the Franklin Goldmines in Cartersville. 18:32, he talks about arrowheads he found at a local Native American burial mound. At 21:33, he talks about a trail outlined on a rock and other etchings. At 23:11, he tells the story about a group of horses. At 29:19, he talks about an indigenous legend, The Seven Clans. At 31:32, he talks about different rocks that hes found throughout time, what their etchings mean, and when they are dated. At 39:53, he talks about a green stone and details a story about how he acquired a Confederate twenty-dollar bill. At 41:58, he describes three clay figurines he procured and describes their appearance. At 42:46, he talks about a necklace he found and what the etchings mean. At 44:45, he tells the story of when he accompanied a man who was writing a book and was showing him significant rock formations. At 46:49, he and an unknown speaker talk about an artifact and its potential uses and significance. From 48:19 to 51:04, there is audio feedback and unidentifiable noises. At 51:05, he talks about a rock and compares it to what is seen in a book by a man identified as Eugene. At 52:28, he talks about stones shaped like animals and other figures, such as birds. At 54:27, he talks about rocks that were used in certain uses, such as tanning leather or cutting meat. Biographical information about J. C. Gazaway has not been determined. A PDF transcript exists for this recording. Please contact an archivist for access. 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 in a position to choose how individuals and organizations are represented and described in our archives. We are not neutral, and bias is reflected in our descriptions, which may not convey the racist or offensive aspects of collection materials accurately. 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 language where Library of Congress subject terms are inaccurate and obsolete is ongoing. 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 emailing reference@atlantahistorycenter.com. Your comments are essential to our work to create inclusive and thoughtful description.