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The Black Hole: The Effects of Coal Mining on the People of Southwest Virginia
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- Burke, Derek
- Burke, Irene
- Burke, James
The Black Hole: The Effects of Coal Mining on the People of Southwest Virginia
In this project, Derek Burke interviewed his father James Burke who is a coal miner, and his grandmother Ethel Irene Burke who was married to a coal miner. One purpose of these interviews was to learn how modern mining had changed from the 1930s. 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
- Burke, Derek
- Burke, Irene
- Burke, James
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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
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- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. 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
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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School House Perspectives. Two Views of Education in the 1930's
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- Robbins, Ashley
- Sanders, Olivine
- Pennington, Ola
School House Perspectives. Two Views of Education in the 1930's
In this project, Ashley Robbins interviewed her grandmother, Ola Pennington, and Olivine Sanders to learn more about education in the 1930s. Ms. Pennington was born in a coal mining camp in Pocahontas, West Virginia and attended a private school in White Top; Ms. Sanders was a teacher from 1930-1972 and started her career teaching in a two room schoolhouse in Buckeye Holler. The two interviewees provide two very different sides of the education process. 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
- Robbins, Ashley
- Sanders, Olivine
- Pennington, Ola
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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 1
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 1
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 2
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- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
The Depression- For Some, It Just Was Not That Bad, Audio Part 2
In this project, Genevieve Hall interviewed Robert Lee Boyd Jr, and Versie Phillips about their experiences during the Great Depression. The two had differing experiences from other survivors of the depression because Ms. Phillips grew up on a farm and had everything they needed, while Mr. Boyd’s family owned a store. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Hall, Genevieve
- Boyd, Robert Lee Jr.
- Phillips, Versie
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's
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- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
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- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
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- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio Part 2
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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A Whisper in the Mountains. A Look at the Music and People of Appalachia
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- McKenzie, Lori
- McKenzie, Mamie
- McKenzie, John P.
- Barr, Tommy
A Whisper in the Mountains. A Look at the Music and People of Appalachia
In this project, Lori McKenzie interviewed Mamie McKenzie, her father John P. McKenzie, and Tommy Barr, the owner of Barr’s Fiddle Shop about Appalachian music. The interviews focused on topics concerning how the music helps identify the Appalachian region, exposing new listeners to the music, and what the music means to Appalachians. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- McKenzie, Lori
- McKenzie, Mamie
- McKenzie, John P.
- Barr, Tommy
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Living in Hard Times. Dora Stanley Life & Experiences in WV Coal Camp2002
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- Lowe, Heather D.
- Stanley, Dora
- Stanley, Diana K.
Living in Hard Times. Dora Stanley Life & Experiences in WV Coal Camp2002
In this project, Heather D. Lowe interviewed her mother, Diana Stanley and her grandmother Dora Stanley about the latter’s life. Dora Stanley lived in two coal camps in West Virginia and lived through the Great Depression, so those were the main topics of these interviews, but much was learned about Ms. Lowe’s family in the process. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Lowe, Heather D.
- Stanley, Dora
- Stanley, Diana K.
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The Daily Eats and Treats in 1930s Appalachia
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- Huff, Kerri
- Quesenberry, Cova
- Kenley, Anna
The Daily Eats and Treats in 1930s Appalachia
In this project, Kerri Huff interviewed her grandmother Cova Quesenberry of Buffalo Mountain in Floyd County Virginia, and Anna Kenley from McDowell County, West Virginia about food and cooking in the 1930s. Since the two interviewees were from different states, Ms. Huff assumed they would have different answers to the interview questions and would talk about different foods, but that did not end up being the case. Daily food staples such as beans, bacon and eggs, biscuits etc were described by both. During the interview, Ms. Quesenberry described growing up on a farm and how most all of the farm products they raised and produced were sold to provide the money they needed to survive. Ms. Kenley on the other hand, grew up in a coal mining camp and had a garden that supplied only their family with food. Another interesting similarity between the two women was their assertion that the Great Depression did not much affect them since they were already poor. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Huff, Kerri
- Quesenberry, Cova
- Kenley, Anna
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Growing up in the 1930's
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- Herndon, Elizabeth
- James, Mary
- McRoberts, Katherine
Growing up in the 1930's
In this project, Elizabeth Herndon interviewed Mary James and Katherine McRoberts to find out what it was like to grow up in Appalachia in the 1930s. During the interview, Ms. Herndon heard about games played and other ways they spent their time, such as playing in rivers, hunting, and playing baseball. In addition they talked of walking to school, doing farm chores, what clothes they wore, how they were disciplined, and many other details about growing up.
These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Herndon, Elizabeth
- James, Mary
- McRoberts, Katherine
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Making Do With What You Have: Growing up in the 1930's
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- Hackler, Shilah
- Hackler, Margaret
Making Do With What You Have: Growing up in the 1930's
In this project, Shilah Hackler interviewed her grandmother, Margaret Hackler about her experiences cooking. During the interview it was learned that Ms. Hackler did not necessarily enjoy cooking, but did it because it was necessary. She discussed various ways that cooking and ideas about cooking had changed over the years and how she would grow what she needed to live on because she didn’t often get to go to a store to buy things. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Hackler, Shilah
- Hackler, Margaret
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Canning: A Way of Life
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- Gregory, Joseph
- Runion, Glenda
- Dickerson, Ray
Canning: A Way of Life
In this project, Joseph Gregory interviewed Ray Dickerson and Glenda Runion about their experiences and knowledge of canning, especially the canning of meat. Much of the information sought was about canning in the 1930s, but information about modern times was also shared. Changes in how canning is done include changing from canning in tin cans to canning with glass jars. Mr. Gregory also learned that canned goods were both sold to raise money, and used in barter.
These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Gregory, Joseph
- Runion, Glenda
- Dickerson, Ray
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Growing Up in Appalachia
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- Freeborn, Megan M.
- Scott, Jack
Growing Up in Appalachia
In this project, Megan M. Freeborn interviewed Jack Scott about his life growing up in West Virginia and Virginia in the 1930s. Life in this timeframe was hard because of the Great Depression, and Mr. Scott spoke of how his family lived and thought including how families then worked together towards the betterment of all. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Freeborn, Megan M.
- Scott, Jack
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Appalachia's Heart in Appalachia's People: One Man's Appalachian Experience
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- Davis, Stephen, A.
- Davis, Paul Eugene
- Davis, Stephen Lester
Appalachia's Heart in Appalachia's People: One Man's Appalachian Experience
In this project, Stephen A. Davis interviewed his grandfather Paul Eugene Davis, and also Stephen Lester Davis about what it was like growing up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and what it it means to be Appalachian, what it is like to be from Big Stone Gap, and what it is like to be a Davis. 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
- Davis, Stephen, A.
- Davis, Paul Eugene
- Davis, Stephen Lester
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Marvin Cox: A Personal History
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- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
Marvin Cox: A Personal History
In this project, Leigh Waldron interviewed Marvin Cox, of Floyd County. Mr. Cox spoke of his life and covered such topics as working at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Woolwine, Virginia in the 1930s, working on the family mill (Phillippine Mills), grinding corn and other grain, joining the military, living through the Great Depression, and living life in a small rural community in Floyd 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
- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
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Bain Family Journey
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- Wood, Tracy M.
- Bain, Frankie
Bain Family Journey
In this project, Tracy M. Wood interviewed Ms. Frankie Bain about her life growing up in both Floyd County, and on what is now the Selu Conservancy in Radford, Virginia. Topics covered in this interview include food, tools, crafts, and living in a rural community. 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
- Wood, Tracy M.
- Bain, Frankie
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Stealing and Surviving in Monroe County Pennsylvania
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- Cramer, Andrea
- Cramer, Donald L.
- Cramer, Glen W.
Stealing and Surviving in Monroe County Pennsylvania
In this project, Andrea Cramer interviewed two of her inlaws, Donald and Glen Cramer about their lives in the 1930s. Among other topics covered, Ms. Cramer was interested in the family’s practice of harvesting ice for use and for employment (through the R.A. Davis Ice and Coal Company) and the tools and procedures that go along with that profession. Also covered were topics concerning hunting, going to school, cooking, clothing etc. 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
- Cramer, Andrea
- Cramer, Donald L.
- Cramer, Glen W.
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Living By the Signs: A Closer Look at how the Moon Influences Our Daily Activities
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- Adkins, Ashley
- Riddle, Frank
- Adkins, Wanda Kay Neal
Living By the Signs: A Closer Look at how the Moon Influences Our Daily Activities
In this project, Ashley Adkins interviewed Frank Riddle, and her mother, Wanda Kay Neal Adkins to learn more about living life by “the signs”. Some people believe that the phase of the moon influences various things in life and they sometimes decide whether or not to do some daily activities based on the moon, and this includes such things as getting haircuts, going to a dentist, planting vegetables and many other aspects of life. Ms. Adkins conducted these two interviews to learn more about this topic and to help preserve the tradition. 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
- Adkins, Ashley
- Riddle, Frank
- Adkins, Wanda Kay Neal
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Weddings: The Before and Afterwards
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- Moan, Heather
- Strawn, Elsie
- James, Mary
Weddings: The Before and Afterwards
In this project, Heather Moan interviewed Elsie Strawn and Mary James to discuss married life, dating, weddings, and how they had all changed over time (both are ladies in their 80s). During the interviews, topics such as what they did on dates, what role or influences the parents had in dating relationships, where people got married, and what married life was like for them compared to these things in modern times. 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
- Moan, Heather
- Strawn, Elsie
- James, Mary
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Halloween: Traditions of Fun
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- Clark, Amanda
- Keen, Lola
- Clark, Juanita
- Clark, Dewitt
- Mason, John
- King, Brenda
Halloween: Traditions of Fun
In this project, Amanda Clark interviewed several people about Halloween with the purpose of finding out how it was celebrated in the 1930s. Topics included in these interviews include, costume choices, religious implications, what treats were handed out, and information about the history of the holiday. 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 2013.202- Creator
- Clark, Amanda
- Keen, Lola
- Clark, Juanita
- Clark, Dewitt
- Mason, John
- King, Brenda
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The 1858 Wythe County Poorhouse Farm: A Living History Book
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- Spencer, Lisa
- Slemp, Josephine
- Graham, Abner
- Graham, Sarah
The 1858 Wythe County Poorhouse Farm: A Living History Book
In this project, Lisa Spencer interviewed Josephine Slemp, and Abner and Sarah Graham about the Wythe County Poorhouse Farm. This 340 acre farm was made up of land bought by Wythe County to help take care of people in need, such as widows, orphans, disabled, elderly, and unwed mothers. There were cabins and work cottages on the farm to process foods for those who lived there. 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
- Spencer, Lisa
- Slemp, Josephine
- Graham, Abner
- Graham, Sarah
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The Poff Family and Their Cultural Connections to Waterways in Floyd County, Virginia
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- Coada, Lindsay
- Poff, Wade
- Poff, Mary
The Poff Family and Their Cultural Connections to Waterways in Floyd County, Virginia
In this project, Lindsay Coada interviewed Wade and Mary Poff, of Floyd County, about their experiences living on the Little River. During the interview, Ms. Coada asked questions about how they utilized the river throughout their lives, how they used it as a social mechanism, their general thoughts about the river in their community, and learned a lot about the lives of Wade and Mary Poff as well. 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
- Coada, Lindsay
- Poff, Wade
- Poff, Mary
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Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia
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- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia
In this project, Amy Phillips interviewed her grandfather, Winston “Buddy” Phillips, her aunt, Cheryl Vile, and family friend Flossy McCoy about traditional apple butter and how to make it. Ms. Phillips had been exposed to the making of apple butter throughout her life but had never paid much attention to the actual process. During these three interviews, she learned about the tradition of it, the process of it, and heard additional stories about canning, hunting, butchering animals and other aspects of Appalachian life. 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
- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
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Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 1
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- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 1
In this project, Amy Phillips interviewed her grandfather, Winston “Buddy” Phillips, her aunt, Cheryl Vile, and family friend Flossy McCoy about traditional apple butter and how to make it. Ms. Phillips had been exposed to the making of apple butter throughout her life but had never paid much attention to the actual process. During these three interviews, she learned about the tradition of it, the process of it, and heard additional stories about canning, hunting, butchering animals and other aspects of Appalachian life. 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
- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
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Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 2
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- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 2
In this project, Amy Phillips interviewed her grandfather, Winston “Buddy” Phillips, her aunt, Cheryl Vile, and family friend Flossy McCoy about traditional apple butter and how to make it. Ms. Phillips had been exposed to the making of apple butter throughout her life but had never paid much attention to the actual process. During these three interviews, she learned about the tradition of it, the process of it, and heard additional stories about canning, hunting, butchering animals and other aspects of Appalachian life. 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
- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
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Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 3
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- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
Apple Butter Making in Page County, Virginia, Audio Part 3
In this project, Amy Phillips interviewed her grandfather, Winston “Buddy” Phillips, her aunt, Cheryl Vile, and family friend Flossy McCoy about traditional apple butter and how to make it. Ms. Phillips had been exposed to the making of apple butter throughout her life but had never paid much attention to the actual process. During these three interviews, she learned about the tradition of it, the process of it, and heard additional stories about canning, hunting, butchering animals and other aspects of Appalachian life. 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
- Phillips, Amy
- Phillips, Winston (Buddy)
- McCoy, Flossy
- Vile, Cheryl
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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's
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- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. 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
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
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- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
Work, Money, and Jobs in the 1930's, Audio Part 1
In this project, Carrie McKay Shelton interviewed her grandmother, Flora Kelly about her life in the 1930s. Though the interview centered around work, money, and jobs, they also covered the topics concerning the Great Depression. Ms. Shelton learned during the interview that her grandmother raised three girls, went to work, and accepted boarders into her home and after the interview had a different perspective of her grandmother’s life and a deeper appreciation for her. 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
- Shelton, Carrie McKay
- Kelly, Flora
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God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio
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- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
God's Many Helpers: Religion in the 1930's, Audio
In this project, Lydia Bryant spoke with the Hurt family of Elliston, Virginia- Terrill Hurt, Carol Hurt, and Lester McLawhorn about religion in the 1930s and how the Great Depression and the war affected religion. During this interview, topics covered include baptism, women preachers, dinner on the ground, and thoughts about church going as a social activity. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- Bryant, Lydia
- McLawhorn, Lester
- Hurt, Terrill
- Hurt, Carol
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