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John Ed Pearce, a writer known for his editorials and books about Kentucky, discusses his life and work. Topics include Pearce's family history, childhood during the Depression, and college years at the University of Kentucky. Also discussed is Pearce's service in the navy during World War II, his job as an editorial writer for the Louisville Courier-Journal, and his opinions of Kentucky political figures such as Earle C. Clements, Wilson Wyatt, and Bert T. Combs.
| Interviewee(s) | Interview Date | Call Number | Interviewer | Access | Transcript |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ed Pearce | November 15th, 1995 | 1995OH203 JEP 001 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | November 15th, 1995 | 1995OH208 JEP 001 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | No |
| John Ed Pearce | November 16th, 1995 | 1995OH209 JEP 002 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | December 13th, 1995 | 1996OH006 JEP 003 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | December 18th, 1995 | 1996OH007 JEP 004 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | January 4th, 1996 | 1996OH008 JEP 005 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | January 17th, 1996 | 1996OH009 JEP 006 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | April 25th, 1996 | 1996OH130 JEP 007 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |
| John Ed Pearce | September 13th, 1996 | 1996OH131 JEP 008 | Terry L. Birdwhistell | No Restrictions | Yes |