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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
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- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's
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- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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Making Do With What You Have: Growing up in the 1930's
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- Hackler, Shilah
- Hackler, Margaret
Making Do With What You Have: Growing up in the 1930's
In this project, Shilah Hackler interviewed her grandmother, Margaret Hackler about her experiences cooking. During the interview it was learned that Ms. Hackler did not necessarily enjoy cooking, but did it because it was necessary. She discussed various ways that cooking and ideas about cooking had changed over the years and how she would grow what she needed to live on because she didn’t often get to go to a store to buy things. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Hackler, Shilah
- Hackler, Margaret
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Marvin Cox: A Personal History
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- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
Marvin Cox: A Personal History
In this project, Leigh Waldron interviewed Marvin Cox, of Floyd County. Mr. Cox spoke of his life and covered such topics as working at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Woolwine, Virginia in the 1930s, working on the family mill (Phillippine Mills), grinding corn and other grain, joining the military, living through the Great Depression, and living life in a small rural community in Floyd County, Virginia. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's
- Creator
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio
- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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- Appalachia9
- Folklore--Appalachia
- Great Depression
- Oral histories--Appalachia9
- Religion.4
- Agricultural products and markets1
- Canning and preserving.1
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)1
- Farms.1
- Music.1
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- Bryant, Lydia4
- Hurt, Carol4
- Hurt, Terrill4
- McLawhorn, Lester4
- Kelly, Flora3
- Shelton, Carrie McKay3
- Cox, Marvin1
- Hackler, Margaret1
- Hackler, Shilah1
- Waldron, Leigh1