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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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It's Been a Wonderful Life. - The Life of a Country Boy
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- Dillon, Kelly
- Triplett, William F.
- Cox, Ricky
It's Been a Wonderful Life. - The Life of a Country Boy
In this project, Kelly Dillon interviewed William F. Triplett, Kelly’s grandfather. The interview was held in Mr. Triplett’s home in Winchester, Virginia and covered such topics as his time in the military, family history in the Civil War, musical instruments, fishing, working in a sawmill, and 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
- Dillon, Kelly
- Triplett, William F.
- Cox, Ricky
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Let's Dance: The Draws of the Square
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- Lewis, Kelsey E.
- Smith, George Jr
- Smith, George 3rd
Let's Dance: The Draws of the Square
In this project, Kelsey E. Lewis spoke with George R. Smith Jr, and George R. Smith III at the George R. Smith Community center. The interview covered topics including music, instruments, square dancing, the Meadowbrook Community, how Mr. Smith came to live in Shawsville, and other topics. 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
- Lewis, Kelsey E.
- Smith, George Jr
- Smith, George 3rd
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 1
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 2
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 2
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 3 (Song)
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 3 (Song)
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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Let's Dance: The Draws of the Square, Audio
- Creator
- Lewis, Kelsey E.
- Smith, George Jr
- Smith, George 3rd
Let's Dance: The Draws of the Square, Audio
In this project, Kelsey E. Lewis spoke with George R. Smith Jr, and George R. Smith III at the George R. Smith Community center. The interview covered topics including music, instruments, square dancing, the Meadowbrook Community, how Mr. Smith came to live in Shawsville, and other topics. 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
- Lewis, Kelsey E.
- Smith, George Jr
- Smith, George 3rd
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Type
Subject
- Appalachia
- Folklore--Appalachia7
- Music.
- Oral histories--Appalachia
- Death.4
- Mourning customs.4
- Square Dance Band2
- Square dance2
- Civil War.1
Creator
- McGuire, Cindy4
- Vest, Nelson L.4
- Vest, Pauline H.4
- Williams, Sherri L.4
- Lewis, Kelsey E.2
- Smith, George 3rd2
- Smith, George Jr2
- Cox, Ricky1
- Dillon, Kelly1
- Triplett, William F.1