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Edna Young: Making Do With What You Had. A Childhood and Life Amid the Depression in Appalachia
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- Epperly, Amanda
- Young, Edna Q.
Edna Young: Making Do With What You Had. A Childhood and Life Amid the Depression in Appalachia
In this project, Amanda Epperly interviewed her grandmother, Edna Q. Young, of the Indian Valley section of Floyd County. Ms. Young spoke of growing up during the Depression and of how her family survived. Though her stories were personal, they reflect the lifestyles of others living in the Appalachian region during the Depression as well. 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
- Epperly, Amanda
- Young, Edna Q.
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The Life and Times of a Mother and Son
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- Turonis, Sophia
- Turonis, Ann T.
- Turonis, John
The Life and Times of a Mother and Son
In this project, Sophia Turonis interviewed her grandmother, Ann Turois, and her father, John Turonis about their lives. Ms. Turonis grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania during the depression. Her father was a coal miner and died of black lung and her mother raised 9 children single-handedly. In this interview she spoke of the many ways her family lived. Mr. Turonis grew up in Binghamton, New York and spoke of his family life and growing up. 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
- Turonis, Sophia
- Turonis, Ann T.
- Turonis, John
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Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr.
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- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr.
In this project Chase Thompson interviewed his grandmother, Evelyn Dotson and his uncle, Charles Dotson Jr. During this interview, the Dotsons spoke of growing up in Eastern Kentucky, their clothing, schools, and other aspects of life in Appalachia. 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
- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
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Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr., Audio
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- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr., Audio
In this project Chase Thompson interviewed his grandmother, Evelyn Dotson and his uncle, Charles Dotson Jr. During this interview, the Dotsons spoke of growing up in Eastern Kentucky, their clothing, schools, and other aspects of life in Appalachia. 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
- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
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Nola Jean Davison: Growing up in a One Horse Town in Appalachia
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- Lee, J.W.
- Davison, Nola Jean
Nola Jean Davison: Growing up in a One Horse Town in Appalachia
In this project, J.W. Lee interviewed grandmother, Nola Jean Davison, to find out actual deatails about Ms. Davison’s life. Growing up poor during the Great Depression in Clinchburg, Virginia was a topic of interest in this interview, as was how the family got by, what superstitions did and did not get passed on, and many details about the specific life of Nola Jean Davison. 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
- Lee, J.W.
- Davison, Nola Jean
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Appalachian Wisdom: A Look at the Women & Their Roles in Appalachia
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- Hypes, Lori
- Carter, Hilda
- Hypes, Ola
Appalachian Wisdom: A Look at the Women & Their Roles in Appalachia
In this project, Lori Hypes interviewed her two grandmothers, Hilda Carter of Baltimore Maryland, and Ola Hypes from the coal mining town of Jenkin Jones, West Virginia. Though the two women lived in vastly different areas, their experiences during the depression and the choices that their families made during those years were a main topic of conversation in these interviews. 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
- Hypes, Lori
- Carter, Hilda
- Hypes, Ola
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Life in the 1930s
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- McCann, Christina
- Williams, Anna
Life in the 1930s
In this project, Christina McCann interviewed Anna Williams, and Gertrude Harris about life in Appalachia in the 1930s. Topics in these interviews include how families during the Great Depression got food and clothing, talk of various games they played and music they listened to, and information about living life in general. 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
- McCann, Christina
- Williams, Anna
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Growing Up During the Depression
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- Sands, Vicky
- Trail, Almeda Williams
- Marshall, Elizabeth Howe
- Williams, Tom
- Ogle, Malcolm
Growing Up During the Depression
In this project, Vicky Sands interviewed members of her family with the intention of learning about their experiences growing up during the Great Depression. During these interviews, Ms. Sands learned what was expected of children in terms of work and chores, how they entertained themselves, how holidays were observed, information about food and clothes, and other details of growing up. 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
- Sands, Vicky
- Trail, Almeda Williams
- Marshall, Elizabeth Howe
- Williams, Tom
- Ogle, Malcolm
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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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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 1
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 1
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 2
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 2
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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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
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- 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
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- 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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Mt. Olivet, Pulaski County, Virginia: One Community, One Man's Memories 1932-2003
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- Murphy, Kathy
- Martin, Berman C.
Mt. Olivet, Pulaski County, Virginia: One Community, One Man's Memories 1932-2003
In this project, Kathy Murphy interviewed her father, Berman C. Murphy about growing up in the community of Mt. Olivet, in Pulaski County, Virginia. In this interview, 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
- Murphy, Kathy
- Martin, Berman C.
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Living in Hard Times. Dora Stanley Life & Experiences in WV Coal Camp2002
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- Lowe, Heather D.
- Stanley, Dora
- Stanley, Diana K.
Living in Hard Times. Dora Stanley Life & Experiences in WV Coal Camp2002
In this project, Heather D. Lowe interviewed her mother, Diana Stanley and her grandmother Dora Stanley about the latter’s life. Dora Stanley lived in two coal camps in West Virginia and lived through the Great Depression, so those were the main topics of these interviews, but much was learned about Ms. Lowe’s family in the process. 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
- Lowe, Heather D.
- Stanley, Dora
- Stanley, Diana K.
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Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia
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- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia
In this project, Justin Horton interviewed his grandmother, Bessie Horton about her life in Kibler Valley, Virginia. She had lived through the Great Depression, through World War 2, raised 9 children, and Mr. Horton was eager to collect her story and preserve it. 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
- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
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Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia, Audio
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- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia, Audio
In this project, Justin Horton interviewed his grandmother, Bessie Horton about her life in Kibler Valley, Virginia. She had lived through the Great Depression, through World War 2, raised 9 children, and Mr. Horton was eager to collect her story and preserve it. 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
- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
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The Daily Eats and Treats in 1930s Appalachia
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- Huff, Kerri
- Quesenberry, Cova
- Kenley, Anna
The Daily Eats and Treats in 1930s Appalachia
In this project, Kerri Huff interviewed her grandmother Cova Quesenberry of Buffalo Mountain in Floyd County Virginia, and Anna Kenley from McDowell County, West Virginia about food and cooking in the 1930s. Since the two interviewees were from different states, Ms. Huff assumed they would have different answers to the interview questions and would talk about different foods, but that did not end up being the case. Daily food staples such as beans, bacon and eggs, biscuits etc were described by both. During the interview, Ms. Quesenberry described growing up on a farm and how most all of the farm products they raised and produced were sold to provide the money they needed to survive. Ms. Kenley on the other hand, grew up in a coal mining camp and had a garden that supplied only their family with food. Another interesting similarity between the two women was their assertion that the Great Depression did not much affect them since they were already poor. 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
- Huff, Kerri
- Quesenberry, Cova
- Kenley, Anna
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