Jeffrey D. Irwin is a native of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, Virginia. A professional archaeologist, Irwin’s interest in history covers a broad range, stretching from the 20th century as far back as the earliest humans to colonize North America.
With a B.S. and M.A. in Anthropology, Irwin is especially intrigued by extinct communities and the concept of culture. With Overhills, Irwin had a unique opportunity to explore a lost culture through a substantial collection of photographs, augmented by historical information.
Irwin works as an Archaeologist, helping the U.S. Army manage historic properties at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It was in this role that Irwin became acquainted with Overhills, now owned by the Army. With the wonderful collection of historic images of Overhills presented in this book, Irwin hopes that Overhills will be preserved in a way for a wide audience across multiple generations.
My name is Connie Clinard from Canton, N.C.
My Grandfather was Roby Dorsett one of the dog trainers from Overhills, N.C. My Mother Mintie Dorsett lived in Overhills in the late 30’s.
We were interested in maybe getting a copy of your “Overhills Oral History”
and maybe how to purchase pictures?
Would appreciate any information you could provide.
Thanks,
Connie Clinard