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Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia
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- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia
Among projects of students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2014, 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 Archvies & Special Colelctions from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
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Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia, Audio
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- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia, Audio
Among projects of students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2014, 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 Archvies & Special Colelctions from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
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Preserving Food: A Way of Life
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- Blevins, Megan
- Smith, Robert L.
- Allen, Jo Ann
- Clark, William
- Blevins, Connie
- Cox, Ricky
Preserving Food: A Way of Life
In this project, Emily Wiley interviewed Robert L. Smith, Jo Ann, William Clark, and Connie Blevins about the subject of food preservation. The four interviews provide various information and ideas about canning and reminiscences about how canning food has changed over the years. 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
- Blevins, Megan
- Smith, Robert L.
- Allen, Jo Ann
- Clark, William
- Blevins, Connie
- 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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Action and Adventure in Appalachia: A Conversation with Charlie Hall
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- Carner, Catherine
- Hall, Charlie Henry
- Cox, Ricky
Action and Adventure in Appalachia: A Conversation with Charlie Hall
In this project, Catherine Carner interviewed Charlie Henry Hall, in his home in Radford, Virginia. In this interview he spoke of ghosts, local history, and the Civil War. 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
- Carner, Catherine
- Hall, Charlie Henry
- Cox, Ricky
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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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Growing Up and Working Hard: The Life of Paul D. Duncan
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- Calder, Katie
- Duncan, Paul D.
- Cox, Ricky
Growing Up and Working Hard: The Life of Paul D. Duncan
In this project, Catie Calder interviewed Paul D. Duncan, of Radford, Virginia. Mr. Duncan grew up in neighboring Floyd County and had worked in many jobs during his lifetime, including working on a ferryboat, a textile mill and at The Clover Creamery as well as having been in the Army. He spoke of growing up in Floyd County and of his life in Radford City. 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
- Calder, Katie
- Duncan, Paul D.
- Cox, Ricky
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Farming the Ole Timey Way: The Robinson Way
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- Webb, Nathan
- Robinson, Sterling
- Cox, Ricky
Farming the Ole Timey Way: The Robinson Way
In this project, Nathan Webb interviewed his grandfather, Sterling Robinson. Mr. Robinson grew up and worked the farm that his father also grew up on and worked and had a very deep knowledge about how to farm in the Appalachian mountains. In addition to being a farmer, Mr. Robinson had also been an agriculture teacher during his lifetime. 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
- Webb, Nathan
- Robinson, Sterling
- Cox, Ricky
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Family and Faith: Baptist Traditions in Asheville, North Carolina
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- Banus, Stephanie Joy
- Banus, Elizabeth Ann
- Cox, Ricky
Family and Faith: Baptist Traditions in Asheville, North Carolina
In this project, Stephanie Banus interviewed her grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Banus in Florence, South Carolina. They spoke about the Baptist church, folk music, religious tradition, and various other things involving religion. 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
- Banus, Stephanie Joy
- Banus, Elizabeth Ann
- Cox, Ricky
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The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience
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- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience
In this project, Taylor Flavin interviewed James, and Gaylord May Walker in their home in Radford, Virginia. During the interview, The Walkers covered such topics as religion, family, the history of Radford, music and prayer. James Walker had worked in a grocery store, been in the military and was a preacher for many years. Gaylord Walker had previously worked in the Burlington Textile Mill. 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
- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
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- Appalachia
- Folklore--Appalachia32
- Oral histories--Appalachia32
- Music.9
- Farms.6
- Religion.5
- Canning and preserving.4
- Civil War.3
- Natural disasters.3
- Roanoke (Va.)3
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- Cox, Ricky
- Flavin, Taylor3
- Gibson, Crystal3
- Parr, Matthew T.3
- Parr, Susan3
- Parr, Thomas3
- Walker, Gaylord May3
- Walker, James3
- Banus, Elizabeth Ann2
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