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Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon
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- Cline, Daniel
- Emmert, Donnamarie
- Hermann, Max
Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon
In this project Daniel Cline interviewed Donnamarie Emmert, author of Haunted Hitoric Abingdon; and Max Hermann, owner of The Tavern, purported to be haunted. The purpose of the interview was both to learn more about Abingdon’s ghosts and to learn about ghosts and spirits 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
- Cline, Daniel
- Emmert, Donnamarie
- Hermann, Max
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The Humble Abode: The Log Cabin An American Icon
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- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Cox, Ricky
- Edwards, Grace Toney
The Humble Abode: The Log Cabin An American Icon
In this project Teresa Stutso Jewell interviewed Ricky Cox, and Grace Toney Edwards about the American Log Cabin. During the interview, both Mr. Cox and Ms. Edwards discussed the beauty, practicality, science of, and history of the log cabin. Ms. Edwards also gave a tour of her log cabin home for 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
- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Cox, Ricky
- Edwards, Grace Toney
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Hearts of Gold: The Lives of Blanche and Leonard Stamper
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- Cullop, Shai
- Stamper, Blanche
- Cullop, Ann
Hearts of Gold: The Lives of Blanche and Leonard Stamper
In this project Shai Cullop interviewed her aunt, Blanche Stamper, and her mother, Ann Cullop. The purpose of this interview was to document the life of Blanche and Lenoard Stamper. During the interview, topics such as food, shelter, clothing, superstition, religion and many other topics 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
- Cullop, Shai
- Stamper, Blanche
- Cullop, Ann
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Coon Hunting: An Appalachian Tradition
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- Linkenhoker, Eric
- Linkenhoker, Jason
- Hawk, Brian
- Linkenhoker, Tommy
Coon Hunting: An Appalachian Tradition
In this project Eric Linkenhoker interviewed coon hunters Jason Linkenhoker, Tommy Linkenhoker, and Brian Hawk. During the interview, the hunters talked about what equipment should be taken on a hunt, how to cook the animals killed, information about the hunting dogs, and shared various stories about hunts. 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
- Linkenhoker, Eric
- Linkenhoker, Jason
- Hawk, Brian
- Linkenhoker, Tommy
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Thoroughly Committed: Floyd County's Dedication to Education in the Early Twentieth Century
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- Derrick, Ruth
- Brown, Effie King
- Short, Bernice
- Whitenack, Mason L.
Thoroughly Committed: Floyd County's Dedication to Education in the Early Twentieth Century
In this project Ruth Derrick interviewed Effie King Brown, Bernice Short, and Mason L. Whitenack. The interviews centered on one-room schools and because Ms. Derrick attended a one room school in Wisconsin in the 1950s, she was eager to compare and contrast that to those in Floyd County, Virginia in the 1920s. Ms. Brown was a teacher in a one-room school, Ms. Short and Mr. Whitenack were both students in one-room schools. Topics covered included the naming of schools, where the land came from, school activities, student perspectives and much more. 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
- Derrick, Ruth
- Brown, Effie King
- Short, Bernice
- Whitenack, Mason L.
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Highlander Festival: Preservation of a Folk Tradition
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- McReynolds, Phillip Scott
- Hutcheson, Jack R.
- Hutcheson, Charlene
- Raisbeck, Elberta McInnis
Highlander Festival: Preservation of a Folk Tradition
In this project Phillip Scott McReynolds interviewed Charlene Hutcheson, a founding member of The Scottish Foundation for the Virginia Highlands; Jack R. Hutcheson; and Elberta McInnis Raisbeck, whose husband was a contributor to the athletics portion of the festival. During the interview, the three were asked several questions to find information about Highlander game traditions, how the games might influence education at Radford University, what musical traditions are experienced at the festival, and what they think the future of the Highlander Festival is. 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
- McReynolds, Phillip Scott
- Hutcheson, Jack R.
- Hutcheson, Charlene
- Raisbeck, Elberta McInnis
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Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family
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- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family
In this project Jessica Virginia Roche Curulla interviewed her aunt, Katherine Anne Roche and her grandmother, Kathryn M. Roche, both of whom are teachers with the purpose of finding out details as to why the tradition of pursuing education, and being employed as educators is so strong in her family. 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
- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
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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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Home Remedies in Appalachia and Korea
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- Seo, Jae-young
- Linkous, Sam L.
- Mullins, Claudia
Home Remedies in Appalachia and Korea
In this project Seo, Jae-Young interviews Sam Linkous, and Claudia Mullins about Appalachian home remedies, and contrasted those with her memories of her grandmother’s home remedies in Korea. 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
- Seo, Jae-young
- Linkous, Sam L.
- Mullins, Claudia
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Growing Up on Scratch Gravel: Lonnie Burnett Remembers
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- Burnett, Bobbi Jo
- Higham, James Joseph
- Burnett, Normie Lonnie
Growing Up on Scratch Gravel: Lonnie Burnett Remembers
In this project Bobbi Jo Burnett interviewed her grandfather, Normie Lonnie Burnett and James Joseph Higham. The purpose of this interview was to learn more about Mr. Burnett’s life and childhood. Topics covered include hunting with a slingshot (gravel shooter), working at the Austinville Lead Mine, working at Pulaski Furniture, schools attended, and growing up in the mountains. 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
- Burnett, Bobbi Jo
- Higham, James Joseph
- Burnett, Normie Lonnie
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A History of Her Own: The Personal Narrative of Mary Ingles Bullard
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- Sutton, Laurel
- Bullard, Mary Ingles
A History of Her Own: The Personal Narrative of Mary Ingles Bullard
In this project Laurel Sutton interviewed Mary Ingles Bullard, the sixth great granddaughter of Mary Draper Ingles. Ms. Ingles spoke of growing up on a farm in Pulaski, surviving the bombing at Pearl Harbor, and driving from California to Virginia in a 1939 Buick, living in France. Ms. Sutton initially planned on the interview covering stories of Mary Draper Ingles but after meeting Ms. Bullard, quickly decided that her story was just as interesting. 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
- Sutton, Laurel
- Bullard, Mary Ingles
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Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire
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- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
Mrs. Hylton Girl for Hire
In this project Melissa Dietrich interviewed Willadean Hylton. Originally the purpose of this interview was to learn more about young girls being hired out to work for members of the community, but as the interview proceeded, it changed to be more about the life and times of
Ms. Hylton. She spoke of how her family grew what food they ate, how young children worked on the family farm as soon as they were able, ways the young children entertained themselves, and mentioned various family members playing music in the home. Also appearing in this interview was Ms. Hylton’s daughter Lydeana Martin. 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
- Dietrich, Melissa
- Hylton, Willadean
- Martin, Lydeana
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Dairy Farms in Southwestern Virginia: A Family Affair
- Creator
- Frazier. Kristin
- Altizer, Aaron
- Spence, Ellen
Dairy Farms in Southwestern Virginia: A Family Affair
In this project Kristin Frazier interviewed dairy farmers Aaron Altizer and Ellen Spence. During the interview, topics covered include descriptions of a dairy farm in the 1930s and 1940s, selling their dairy products in Radford at the local creamery, slowly adding to their herd, and how they followed various governmental regulations in their industry. 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
- Frazier. Kristin
- Altizer, Aaron
- Spence, Ellen
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Education: Teaching of the 40's
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- Jalbert, Julia
- Hollandsworth, Muriel
Education: Teaching of the 40's
In this project Julia Jalbert interviewed Muriel Hollandsworth, a former teacher in Appalahcia. Ms. Jalbert was seeking perspectives from both a student and a teacher perspective, and Ms. Hollandsworth was able to provide both. As a teacher, Ms. Hollandsworth taught 5th, 6th, and 7th grades in a one room school house and she spoke of how she taught all three grades at once, spoke of the many subjects taught in schools. She also spoke of having to walk 2.5 miles each way to the school and had to arrive early to build a fire before the students arrived. She spoke of how students had to get water and bring it into the school, which had no running water and how lunchtime worked for the students. 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
- Jalbert, Julia
- Hollandsworth, Muriel
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A Farrier's Life in Modern Day Appalachia
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- Moore, Hannah
- Wyrick, Travis
- Arnold, Paul
- Moore, Brother
A Farrier's Life in Modern Day Appalachia
In this project Hannah Moore interviewed Travis Wyrick, Paul Arnold, and Brother Moore, all farriers, about their profession. The three told stories about farriering, described the tools necessary to do the work, and told how they became interested and started in the business.
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
- Moore, Hannah
- Wyrick, Travis
- Arnold, Paul
- Moore, Brother
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A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s
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- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s
In this project Erin Strayer interviewed Carl and Vada Cox, of Willis Virginia. This interview focused on education in the 1940s. During this interview, the Cox’s spoke of classroom experienes that they had as students, the setup of schools, games played at school, social interactions and more. Ms. Strayer wanted to compare the education system of today with that of many decades ago and the Cox’s were more than happy to give her a first hand picture of their experienes. 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
- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
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The Stephens Family Apple Butter Festival: The Apple Butter of the Past, Present and Future
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- Venteicher-Shulman, Tessica
- Ball, Sally
- Marrow, Timothy Allen
- Marrow, Jessica Kay
- Cutchin, Sean
The Stephens Family Apple Butter Festival: The Apple Butter of the Past, Present and Future
In this project Tessica Venteicer-Shulman interviewed Sally Ball, Timothy Allen Marrow, Jessica Kay Marrow, and Sean Cutchin about the annual Stephens Family Apple Butter Festival. During the interview, the discussions included descriptions of the process of making it, the equipment needed, the canning process after the butter was made, and both the traditional and familial aspects of making apple butter. 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
- Venteicher-Shulman, Tessica
- Ball, Sally
- Marrow, Timothy Allen
- Marrow, Jessica Kay
- Cutchin, Sean
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Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler
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- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler
In this project Tim Thornton interviewed professional fiddle player Buddy Pendleton, and musician Jack Henshelwood about how people go about learning traditional fiddle tunes. Mr. Thornton went into the project assuming he already knew the answer, but quickly found that it was in fact, much more complex than he assumed. 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
- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
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Ghost Stories and Haunted Houses of Grayson County and its Surrounding Areas
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- Toler, Amanda
- Hampton, Scott
- Harman, Amy
- Harris, Melodie Christine
Ghost Stories and Haunted Houses of Grayson County and its Surrounding Areas
In this project Amanda Toler interviewed Scott Hampton, Amy Harmon and Melodie Harris to hear their ghost stories and to attempt to debunk some of them. Time was spent at purportedly haunted locations including Gravity Hill, Booger Holler, and a haunted cemetery. 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
- Toler, Amanda
- Hampton, Scott
- Harman, Amy
- Harris, Melodie Christine
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Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 2
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- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 2
In this project Jessica Virginia Roche Curulla interviewed her aunt, Katherine Anne Roche and her grandmother, Kathryn M. Roche, both of whom are teachers with the purpose of finding out details as to why the tradition of pursuing education, and being employed as educators is so strong in her family. 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
- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
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