Mr. Terwilliger (aka "Poppy Twig" or "Twiggy") recounts aspects of his life in Ulster County, NY, mainly in Marbletown. He discusses early to mid 20th century farm life and industry; buying goods from peddlers and attending medicine shows; domestic...
Fishhooks made from old time umbrella steels used on horse and buggies. The hook on the left is tied with steel, the hook on the right is forged welled. They were used to hook fish and eels during ice fishing.
Torch made from burlap bag. Kerosene would be poured on the bag and ignited. This torch was used during night fishing. The light would stun the fish to make it easier to spear them.
Mrs. Osterhout discusses how Accord, NY got its name, gypsies, working in the general store as a child, school life, farm management, buying groceries, food preparation, entertainment, ghost stories, burials, and illness.
Ken Cole standing in front of a van. In front of him are a handmade torch he and his father used when night fishing. Also in front of him are two blocks used in the creation of scap nets.
Mr. Cole recounts ice fishing on the Esopus Creek in Marbletown, NY using hooks forged from manure forks and umbrella steel; spearing eels and suckers at night by the light of torch using hand forged spears; explains what a corn cutter is, how to...
Mrs. Cross discusses her and her husband's family lineage and business history, her early years in Kingston, New York and married life in Alligerville, New York. Discussion includes Mohonk Mountain House, WWII rationing, hobos, the circus, Kingston...
