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Appalachian Midwifery
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- Wiley, Emily
- Smith, Wanda
- Cox, Ricky
Appalachian Midwifery
In this project, Emily Wiley interviewed Wanda Smith, a midwife who lives in Catawba, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Ms. Smith’s home and covered a history of midwifery, and a basic description of 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
- Wiley, Emily
- Smith, Wanda
- Cox, Ricky
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Swimming in the Branch: The Memoirs of Christine Wheeling Akers
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- Akers, Christine
- Akers, Danielle
Swimming in the Branch: The Memoirs of Christine Wheeling Akers
In this project, Danielle Akers interviewed her grandmother Christine Akers, who was born February 2, 1941 in Fagg, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Shawsville, Virginia and covered, among other topics, music, religion, musical instruments, local history, family, and food.
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
- Akers, Christine
- Akers, Danielle
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Growing Up Like the Waltons
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- Graham, Angie
- Graham, Allen Leon
- Cox, Ricky
Growing Up Like the Waltons
In this project, Angie Graham interviewed her father, Allen Leon Graham, who was born March 16, 1951 in Montgomery County, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Christiansburg, Virginia and covered, among other topics, farm crafts, tools, shelter, clothing, and farming. 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
- Graham, Angie
- Graham, Allen Leon
- Cox, Ricky
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Carrying on the Legacy: The Next Generation of the Infamous Lutz Show Cows
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- Harral, Ashley
- Lutz, Avery
Carrying on the Legacy: The Next Generation of the Infamous Lutz Show Cows
In this project, Angie Graham interviewed her friend, Avery Lutz, who was born on the Deerview Jerseys farm in Mocksville, North Carolina County, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Christiansburg, Virginia and covered, among other topics, farming, how the Lutz family started showing cows, farms, and farming culture. 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
- Harral, Ashley
- Lutz, Avery
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Visiting Nelson County: Deb McKenna's Childhood Summers
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- Kinsey, Ashley
- McKenna, Deb
Visiting Nelson County: Deb McKenna's Childhood Summers
In this project, Ashley Kinsey interviewed her co-worker Deb McKenna in Blacksburg, Virginia. Ms. McKenna talked about her life on a sheepfarm, about growing up in Appalachia, and described her grandparent’s life in Appalachia in the early 1900s. 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
- Kinsey, Ashley
- McKenna, Deb
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The New River Valley: A Local History
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- LaPrade, Taylor
- Bobbitt, Gary
- Cox, Ricky
The New River Valley: A Local History
In this project, Taylor LaPrade interviewed Gary Bobbitt, a retired high school science teacher from Riner, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Mr. Bobbitt’s home in Riner and covered, among other topics, snakes and local history. 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
- LaPrade, Taylor
- Bobbitt, Gary
- Cox, Ricky
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Growing up in Ferrum, VA: Douglas Scott
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- Scott, Krissie
- Scott, Douglas
- Cox, Ricky
Growing up in Ferrum, VA: Douglas Scott
In this project, Krissie Scott interviewed her grandfather Douglas Scott, a retired high school science teacher from Riner, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Mr. Bobbitt’s home in Riner and covered, among other topics, making moonshine, farming, and clothing. 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
- Scott, Krissie
- Scott, Douglas
- Cox, Ricky
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Amherst County, Virginia and he Friends that Grew up there: Sandy Tucker and Loyd Ogden
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- Tucker, Lauren
- Tucker, Sandy
- Ogden, Loyd
- Cox, Ricky
Amherst County, Virginia and he Friends that Grew up there: Sandy Tucker and Loyd Ogden
In this project, Lauren Tucker interviewed her grandfather Sandy Tucker, and his friend Loyd Ogden, both of Covesville, Virginia. The interview was conducted in their respective homes in Covesville and covered, among other topics, farming, toys, Sweet Briar College, music, clothing, and the lifelong friendship between the two. 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
- Tucker, Lauren
- Tucker, Sandy
- Ogden, Loyd
- Cox, Ricky
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Mountain Metropolis: A Portrait of a Young Girl in War, West Virginia
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- Atwell, Travis
- Herndon, Joyce
- Cox, Ricky
Mountain Metropolis: A Portrait of a Young Girl in War, West Virginia
In this project, Travis Atwell interviewed his grandmother Joyce Herndon, who was born November 11, 1941 in War, West Virginia and later in life moved to Peterstown, West Virginia, where this interview was conducted. During their talk, topics such as food, home crafts, clothing, toys, animal stories, dance, and death were covered.
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
- Atwell, Travis
- Herndon, Joyce
- Cox, Ricky
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Lonzie Alderman: Forty Years of Gospel
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- Clarke, Rebecca
- Alderman, Lonzie
Lonzie Alderman: Forty Years of Gospel
In this project, Rebecca Clarke interviewed musician Lonzie Alderman, who was born September 23, 1937 in Willis, Virginia. Mr. Alderman was a founding member of the gospel group The Good Intentions. The interview was conducted in Willis, Virginia and covered, among other topics, his 40 year music career, religious music, and songwriting. 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
- Clarke, Rebecca
- Alderman, Lonzie
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Growing Up in a Rural Community: Gary Thomas and Betty Copenhaver
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- Hutton, Jade
- Thomas, Gary
- Copenhaver, Betty
Growing Up in a Rural Community: Gary Thomas and Betty Copenhaver
In this project, Jade Hutton interviewed Gary Thomas, in Meadowview, Virginia and Betty Copenhaver, in Abingdon, Virginia. During these interviews, she heard about farmlife, gardening, killing hogs, canning, housekeeping, and other aspects of rural living. The interview was conducted in both Meadowview, and Abingdon at the respective homes of Thomas and Copenhaver. 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
- Hutton, Jade
- Thomas, Gary
- Copenhaver, Betty
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Howard Dickerson: Just a One-Man-Farm
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- Curtis, Victoria
- Dickerson, Howard
Howard Dickerson: Just a One-Man-Farm
In this project Victoria Curtis interviewed Howard Dickerson, of Willis Virginia, who has worked on a farm for most of his life. Mr. Dickerson spoke of a variety of his farming endeavors including growing strawberries, raising and processing beef feed, raising beef cattle, making his own farming equipment, and his interests in working on cars. 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
- Curtis, Victoria
- Dickerson, Howard
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Life of a Farm Boy: Growing Up in Bedford County
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- Pearman, Victoria
- Tuck, John Otha
Life of a Farm Boy: Growing Up in Bedford County
In this project Kimberly Pearman interviewed John Otha Tuck about his life. In the interview, Mr. Tuck spoke of growing up on a farm, how they dealt with sickness and injuries- including when his thumb was cut off in an axe incident, how the 20th and 21st centuries are different, and growing up in Bedford 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
- Pearman, Victoria
- Tuck, John Otha
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Lake Street Dive
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Lake Street Dive
Rachael Price, lead singer of Lake Street Dive (remainder of the band not visible) performs at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Jim Lauderdale
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Jim Lauderdale
Jim Lauderdale and his band perform at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Old Crow Medicine Show
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show performs at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013, with a guest dancer. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Lake Street Dive
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Lake Street Dive
Rachael Price (lead singer), Bridget Kearney (bass), and Mike Calabrese (drums) of Lake Street Dive perform (remainder of the band not visible) at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Gogol Bordello
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Gogol Bordello
Eugene Hutz, lead singer for the band Gogol Bordello performing with the band at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. Gogol Bordello is a gypsy punk band from New York that play music that melds gypsy music, dub music and punk. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Gogol Bordello
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Gogol Bordello
Eugene Hutz, lead singer for the band Gogol Bordello performing with the band at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. Gogol Bordello is a gypsy punk band from New York that play music that melds gypsy music, dub music and punk. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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Gogol Bordello
- Creator
- Roger Gupta
Gogol Bordello
Eugene Hutz, lead singer for the band Gogol Bordello performing with the band at the twelfth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 25-28, 2013. Gogol Bordello is a gypsy punk band from New York that play music that melds gypsy music, dub music and punk. The festival was presented by Across The Way Productions, a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Roger Gupta
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