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The Memories of Janette Carter- "The Preservation of the Old Mountain Sound"
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- Collins, Jeremy
- Carter, Janette
The Memories of Janette Carter- "The Preservation of the Old Mountain Sound"
In this project, Jeremy Collins interviewed Janette Carter (of the Carter family) about old mountain music, bluegrass music, the Carter Family and about the Carter Fold. This 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
- Collins, Jeremy
- Carter, Janette
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Implementing Appalachian Traditions: Education at Belview and Floyd
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- Rash, Monica
- Martin, Thomas
- Slusher, Alice
Implementing Appalachian Traditions: Education at Belview and Floyd
In this project, Monica Rash interviewed a teacher and an administrator from two local schools to find out how Appalachian culture and traditions of the region were implemented into schools and into the teaching process. This 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
- Rash, Monica
- Martin, Thomas
- Slusher, Alice
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Praise and Worship of Our Creator: Churches in the Appalachian Region
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- Brown, Amanda
- Atkin, Larry
- Thompson, Sue
Praise and Worship of Our Creator: Churches in the Appalachian Region
In this project, Amanda Brown interviewed Sue Thompson and Larry Atkin, two people from two different denominations of the Christian religion. Her intention was to show what made these denominations both different and alike. This 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
- Brown, Amanda
- Atkin, Larry
- Thompson, Sue
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Profiles of Appalachia: Interviews With Residents of Wise County, Virginia
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- Moreman, Jennifer Y.
- Amburgey, Melvina
- Funk, Avia Amburgey
- Moore, Shirley Skeens
- Funk, Hoover
Profiles of Appalachia: Interviews With Residents of Wise County, Virginia
In this project, Jennifer Moreman interviewed four members of a family who live in Wise County, Virginia. Her intent with this project was to learn more about the rural lifestyle in Appalachia.
This 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
- Moreman, Jennifer Y.
- Amburgey, Melvina
- Funk, Avia Amburgey
- Moore, Shirley Skeens
- Funk, Hoover
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Coal Mining in Appalachia: A Family Tradition
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- Moore, Stephanie
- Moore, Steven
- Moore, Randy
- Moore, Imelda
- Moore, Shirley
- Moore, Vernoy
- Moore, Rita
- Funk, Hoover
- Funk, Avia Amburgey
Coal Mining in Appalachia: A Family Tradition
In this project, Stephanie Moore wrote about the importance of coal mining in her family. Both sides of her family had been miners for at least three generations, so she knew there was a long and important history and she was eager to record it. This 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
- Moore, Stephanie
- Moore, Steven
- Moore, Randy
- Moore, Imelda
- Moore, Shirley
- Moore, Vernoy
- Moore, Rita
- Funk, Hoover
- Funk, Avia Amburgey
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Auctions: A Traditional Way of Selling
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- Crowgey, Judy
- Horney, Jake
- McNeil, Carl
- Cox, Ricky
Auctions: A Traditional Way of Selling
In this project, Judy Crowgey interviewed to auctioneers, Jake Horney and Carl McNeil to learn more about the auction process, auction history, what it takes to be an auctioneer and to hear about their experiences as auctioneers. This 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
- Crowgey, Judy
- Horney, Jake
- McNeil, Carl
- Cox, Ricky
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Should I Stay or Should I Go: A Look at the Decision to Move Away From the Traditional Appalachian Home
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- Blankenship, Michael
- Blankenship, Michael R.
- Ludwig, Linda
- Booth, Tammy
- Miller, Donna
Should I Stay or Should I Go: A Look at the Decision to Move Away From the Traditional Appalachian Home
In this project, Michael Blankenship interviewed several family members about the idea of staying on the family farm or leaving it. Mr. Blankenship outlines the pros and cons of staying on the family farm and after interviewing his family, he draws conclusions based on these interviews. This 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
- Blankenship, Michael
- Blankenship, Michael R.
- Ludwig, Linda
- Booth, Tammy
- Miller, Donna
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Quilting: An Appalachian Tradition
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- Clinedinst, Jennie
- Hawn, Carrie
- Sipe, Nan
Quilting: An Appalachian Tradition
In this project, Jennie Clinedinst chose to write about and learn more about quilting. She owned and used quilts that her grandmother made, and so had a personal interest in the subject. Ms. Clinedinst interviewed her great-aunt Carrie Hawn and a family friend, Nan Sipe, both of who are experienced quilters. This 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
- Clinedinst, Jennie
- Hawn, Carrie
- Sipe, Nan
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The McGhee Family Remembers Radford
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- Tush, Jennifer
- Tush, Judy Ann McGhee
- MCGhee, Clyde Mattie Wade
- McGhee, William Oakley
The McGhee Family Remembers Radford
In this project, Jennifer Tush interviewed various members of her family to learn more about her family, and about what life was like in Radford, Virginia in the 1950s. Among topics covered, were questions about how much things cost, what the living situation was in the home, and why the family left Radford and settled in Hopewell. This 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
- Tush, Jennifer
- Tush, Judy Ann McGhee
- MCGhee, Clyde Mattie Wade
- McGhee, William Oakley
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Cultivation and Preservation of Food
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- Godsey, Sally
- Godsey, Edwin
- Godsey, Betty
- Mynes, Billie
Cultivation and Preservation of Food
In this project, Sally Godsey interviewed her grandparents Edwin and Betty Godsey, and Billie Mynes. During the interviews Ms. Gosdsey heard about the various kinds of vegetables they grow and how the seeds they use date back a few generations in the family. She heard about canning and freezing and preserving the foods, about how they learned to can and preserve from their parents. This 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
- Godsey, Sally
- Godsey, Edwin
- Godsey, Betty
- Mynes, Billie
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- Folklore--Appalachia21
- Oral histories--Appalachia21
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- Sewing.2
- Shawsville (Va.)2
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- Funk, Avia Amburgey2
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- Amburgey, Melvina1
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- Booth, Tammy1
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