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Quilting: Expressing Creativity by Creating Functional Artwork. "The Art of the Mountains."
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- Rowlett, Jamie
- Compton, Brian
- Tate, Barbi
- Stilwell, Edna
- Hoback, Peggy
- Duncan, Sarah
Quilting: Expressing Creativity by Creating Functional Artwork. "The Art of the Mountains."
In this project Jamie Rowlett interviewed Brian Compton, Barbi Tatel Edna Stilwell, Peggy Hoback, and Sarah Duncan- quilters of varying ages and experience levels, to learn more about quilting tools, the purposes of making quilts, information about various quilt patterns, what actual purpose quilts are made and given, and about the history of quilting. 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
- Rowlett, Jamie
- Compton, Brian
- Tate, Barbi
- Stilwell, Edna
- Hoback, Peggy
- Duncan, Sarah
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Quilting in Southwest Virginia
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- Bowser, Michelle
- Brown, Effie King
- Philips, Delilah
Quilting in Southwest Virginia
In this project, Michelle Bowser interviewed Effie King Brown and Delilah Philips about their experiences with the craft of quilting. Topics in the interviews included the history of quilting and how it has changed since bible times, the question as to whether to use a sewing machine or to hand quilt, thoughts about selling quilts, quilt shows, and passing on the quilting tradion. 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
- Bowser, Michelle
- Brown, Effie King
- Philips, Delilah
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Quilting: Expressing Creativity by Creating Functional Artwork. "The Art of the Mountains.", Audio
- Creator
- Rowlett, Jamie
- Compton, Brian
- Tate, Barbi
- Stilwell, Edna
- Hoback, Peggy
- Duncan, Sarah
Quilting: Expressing Creativity by Creating Functional Artwork. "The Art of the Mountains.", Audio
In this project Jamie Rowlett interviewed Brian Compton, Barbi Tatel Edna Stilwell, Peggy Hoback, and Sarah Duncan- quilters of varying ages and experience levels, to learn more about quilting tools, the purposes of making quilts, information about various quilt patterns, what actual purpose quilts are made and given, and about the history of quilting. 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
- Rowlett, Jamie
- Compton, Brian
- Tate, Barbi
- Stilwell, Edna
- Hoback, Peggy
- Duncan, Sarah
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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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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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