Interview with Jane Gentry Vance, March 26, 2010
Curated by the University of Kentucky, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History. Part of the Kentucky Writers on The Land Oral History Project. Summary: Vance begins the interview by discussing the influence of place in her life. Following this, Vance talks of the work she did on the family farm as a child, as well as her education, and the state of the farm currently. Then, a comparison of farm culture is given to more urban lifestyles. Additionally, the intricacies of tobacco culture are highlighted, including underlying racial tensions (in the past). Lastly, the interviewee emphasizes the importance of keeping certain farm traditions, and then briefly summarizes the lives of her children.