Interviewer
Ron Chepesiuk
Files
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Abstract
This interview was conducted with Daniel Andrew Howachyn (1950-2023) for an article to be written on blacksmiths. Mr. Howachyn discusses why he moved south, how he became interested in blacksmithing through first making horseshoes, and the art of blacksmithing. As well as, a little bit about his past before he got into blacksmithing, how he learned blacksmithing, getting inspiration and tips from other blacksmiths through magazines and the North American Blacksmith Association, how certain blacksmith techniques are done, and what he sees as the future of blacksmithing. Many years later he relocated to Black Mountain, NC and founded Black Mountain Iron Works.
Publication Date
1-19-1984
Unique Identifier
OH 179
Format
1 Cassette, MP3; WAV;
Length
00:20:46
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Blacksmith
Recommended Citation
Howechyn, Daniel Andrew, "Interview with Dan Howechyn - OH 179" (1984). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 179.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/123
LC Subject Headings
Blacksmiths -- South Carolina -- York, Blacksmithing