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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 Stanley Family and Their Visit to a Haunted Cabin in Tennessee
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- Smith, Justin
- Stanley, Cody Arland
- Stanley, Kathy
- Stanley, John
The Stanley Family and Their Visit to a Haunted Cabin in Tennessee
In this project Justin Smith interviewed the Stanley family about an experience they had in a haunted cabin at Hideaway Ridge in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Stanley’s had rented a cabin and each experienced seeing or hearing people or voices that were not there. Each of the three family members were interviewed separately so that their individual stories could be recorded.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
- Smith, Justin
- Stanley, Cody Arland
- Stanley, Kathy
- Stanley, John
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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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Scaring New Students The Ghost Stories of Radford University
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- Poston, Lori
- Ford, Renee
- Wallace, Paris
- Parker, Kaelyn
- Macabee, Hannah
- Boyd, Jamie
- Smith, Jane
Scaring New Students The Ghost Stories of Radford University
In this Lori Poston interviewed several Radford University students to learn more about what stories modern students are telling. 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
- Poston, Lori
- Ford, Renee
- Wallace, Paris
- Parker, Kaelyn
- Macabee, Hannah
- Boyd, Jamie
- Smith, Jane
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Ghost Stories and Haunted Houses of Grayson County and its Surrounding Areas, Audio Part 1
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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, Audio Part 1
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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Ghost Stories and Haunted Houses of Grayson County and its Surrounding Areas, Audio Part 2
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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, Audio Part 2
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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Ghost Stories and Haunted Houses of Grayson County and its Surrounding Areas, Audio Part 3
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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, Audio Part 3
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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Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Cline, Daniel
- Emmert, Donnamarie
- Hermann, Max
Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon, Audio Part 1
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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Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon, Audio Part 2
- Creator
- Cline, Daniel
- Emmert, Donnamarie
- Hermann, Max
Ghosts of the Past: Haunted Abingdon, Audio Part 2
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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A Tale of... Ghost stories in Radford Virginia and Radford University
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- Tracy, Allison
- McDonald, Heather
- Fox, Jessica
- Allen, Greg
- Harbacevich, Laura
- Martin, Aprill
A Tale of... Ghost stories in Radford Virginia and Radford University
In this project, Allison Tracy interviewed several students at Radford University to learn about what ghost stories they knew. 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
- Tracy, Allison
- McDonald, Heather
- Fox, Jessica
- Allen, Greg
- Harbacevich, Laura
- Martin, Aprill
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The Hole in the Mountain Other Tales. Ghost Stories of Patrick County, Virginia
- Creator
- Vance, Mike
- Horton, Justin
The Hole in the Mountain Other Tales. Ghost Stories of Patrick County, Virginia
In this project, Mike Vance interviews fellow Radford University student Justin Horton. In the interview, Mr. Horton tells four ghost stories and Mr. Vance compares those to traditional Appalachian ghost stories and points out the common themes. 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
- Vance, Mike
- Horton, Justin
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Ghost Stories From College Campuses in the Appalachia
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- Austin, Karen M.
- Graybill, James
- Williams, Rebecca
- Glover, Vanessa
- Huff, Lisa
- Witt, Rachel
Ghost Stories From College Campuses in the Appalachia
In this project, Karen M. Austin interviewed several of her Radford University classmates to find out what ghost stories they were aware of that concerned college campus’. 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
- Austin, Karen M.
- Graybill, James
- Williams, Rebecca
- Glover, Vanessa
- Huff, Lisa
- Witt, Rachel
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First-Hand Ghost Stories
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- Vestal, Deanna
- Howe, Amanda
- Howe, Harry
First-Hand Ghost Stories
In this project, Deanna Vestal interviewed fellow Radford University student Amanda Howe, and her father, Harry Howe about their first-hand experiences with ghosts. 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
- Vestal, Deanna
- Howe, Amanda
- Howe, Harry
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"Haunting"Ton Tales
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- Willett, Corie B.
- Willett, Jo Ellen
- Willis, Jessica R.
- Butler, Kip A.
"Haunting"Ton Tales
In this project, Corie B. Willett chose to research and collect ghost stories local to the Huntington, West Virginia area. He explored values, beliefs, and attitudes towards religion with respect to ghost stories of Appalachians living in the Huntington region. 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
- Willett, Corie B.
- Willett, Jo Ellen
- Willis, Jessica R.
- Butler, Kip A.
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Say 'Boo' To Big Stone Gap: Ghost Stories from Big Stone Gap, VA.
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- Mirizio, Eryne
- Blanken, Arlene
- Smith, Robin
- Calton, Charlie
Say 'Boo' To Big Stone Gap: Ghost Stories from Big Stone Gap, VA.
In this project, Eryne Mirizio, who was from the suburbs of Northern Virginia, grew up in a town with not very much in the way of historical buildings, so she decided to do her project on ghost stories in a town very different from any in Northern Virginia. Her project focuses on the ghost stories of Big Stone Gap, Virginia and for it, she interviewed storyteller Arlene Blanken of Big Stone Gap; family friend Robin Smith, also of Big Stone Gap; and Charlie Calton who was aware of additional ghost stories of the area. 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
- Mirizio, Eryne
- Blanken, Arlene
- Smith, Robin
- Calton, Charlie
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Grandma's Ghost Stories: An Analytical Comparison of Traditional Appalachian Tales and Modern Versions
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- Owens, David
- Owens, Helen
Grandma's Ghost Stories: An Analytical Comparison of Traditional Appalachian Tales and Modern Versions
In this project, David Owens interviewed his grandmother, Helen Owens, who is a retired teacher of English and Appalachian studies. As a teacher, Ms. Owens had collected stories from both her students, and her family over the years. In this project, Mr. Owens discusses stories his grandmother collected, their probable origins and their relation to Russell County, Virginia. This is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Owens, David
- Owens, Helen
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The Real Saint Albans Before the Ghosts Moved In
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- Bailey, Sam
The Real Saint Albans Before the Ghosts Moved In
In this Sam Bailey interviewed Mr. Dulaney about the history of Saint Albans. 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
- Bailey, Sam
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The Hole in the Mountain Other Tales. Ghost Stories of Patrick County, Virginia, Audio
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- Vance, Mike
- Horton, Justin
The Hole in the Mountain Other Tales. Ghost Stories of Patrick County, Virginia, Audio
In this project, Mike Vance interviews fellow Radford University student Justin Horton. In the interview, Mr. Horton tells four ghost stories and Mr. Vance compares those to traditional Appalachian ghost stories and points out the common themes. 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
- Vance, Mike
- Horton, Justin
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- Ghost stories.
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- Ghosts.8
- Superstition7
- Grayson County (Va.)4
- Abingdon (Va.)3
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