Don Preston
- Date
2017-03-23
- Main contributor
Indiana University Southeast. Institute for Local and Oral History
- Summary
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Don Preston was interviewed by Melanie Hughes as part of the Floyd County Bicentennial Oral History Project, which commemorates Indiana's bicentennial by recording the past and present experiences of New Albany and Floyd County residents. During the interview, Mr. Preston covers his experience growing up in New Albany, including his childhood attending New Albany public schools, and growing up in his parents' business (which he transitioned from a home decorating business to a fine arts supply and art instruction business, Preston Arts Center. He also discusses his experience as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War.
- Contributors
Preston, Don; Hughes, Melanie (Melanie E.)
- Collection
Floyd County Oral History Bicentennial Project
- Unit
IU Southeast Library
- Language
English
- Notes
Additional oral histories about Floyd County are available in the IU Bicentennial Oral History Project, IU Southeast Division collection, available here: http://go.iu.edu/1gsc.
Access Restrictions
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