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Growing Up in the Mountains, Audio
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- Weddle, William (3rd)
- Younce, Barney McCoy Jr.
- Younce, Mildred
Growing Up in the Mountains, Audio
In this project, William Weddle interviewed his grandparents Barney and Midlred Younce to learn more about their early lives growing up in Russell County, Virginia. Topics covered in the interviews include games children played, work expectations for children, attending both school and church, and other details about daily life as children. 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
- Weddle, William (3rd)
- Younce, Barney McCoy Jr.
- Younce, Mildred
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Wedding Traditions through the Years, Audio
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- Boyd, Ashley
- Boyd, Connie
Wedding Traditions through the Years, Audio
In this project, Ashley Boyd was interested in seeing how wedding traditions have changed over the years. She focused on things done before, during, and after the wedding including gifts, foods involved and the various events surrounding it. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Boyd, Ashley
- Boyd, Connie
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Appalachian Cooking: Past and Present, Audio
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- Quesenberry, Carmen J.
- Quesenberry, Stella Mae
- Quesenberry, Shelby
- Quesenberry, Blanche
- Lyons, Iva
- Quesenberry, Leroy
- Quenseberry, Mary
Appalachian Cooking: Past and Present, Audio
In this project, Carmen J. Quesenberry researched various cooking styles and then interviewed several family and friends to discuss them. Additionally, the interviews covered the topic of canning, which may be a skill that is not as popular or viewed as being as important as it once was. These interviews showed, among other things, how cooking and ideas about food have changed over the years. 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
- Quesenberry, Carmen J.
- Quesenberry, Stella Mae
- Quesenberry, Shelby
- Quesenberry, Blanche
- Lyons, Iva
- Quesenberry, Leroy
- Quenseberry, Mary
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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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Life in Horsepen, Audio
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- Festa, Amelia
- Bowman, Ethel Mae
Life in Horsepen, Audio
In this project, Amelia Festa interviewed Ethel Mae Bowman, who had recently celebrated being 100 years old. During this interview, Ms. Bowman talked about all of the changes she has seen during her life, things like how transportation has changed from horse driven to vehicle, how fashion has changed, about the importance of family and marriage, how sickness was treated in the early 1900s, and much more. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Festa, Amelia
- Bowman, Ethel Mae
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Signs of Knowledge: Predictions and Forecasts, Audio
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- McKnight, Leigh Ann
- Osborne, Thomas
Signs of Knowledge: Predictions and Forecasts, Audio
In this project, Leigh Ann McKnight interviewed her grandfather, Thomas Osborne, who uses “the signs” to plant his gardens and do his farming. During the course of this project, Ms. McKnight learned about astrological signs, animal behavior signs, and how weather can effect plants. She also asked and explored the question: “Why do Appalachians rely on signs?” 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
- McKnight, Leigh Ann
- Osborne, Thomas
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A Father and Son Hobby, Audio
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- Murphy, Shannon
- Murphy, Archie R. Jr.
A Father and Son Hobby, Audio
In this project, Shannon Murphy interviewed her father, Archie R. Murphy Jr. about the woodworking hobby he shares with his own father. The two made furniture and items to be used around the house including front porch swings. 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
- Murphy, Shannon
- Murphy, Archie R. Jr.
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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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Younger Days in the Appalachian Region: 1960-1980, Audio
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- Chafin, Jessica
- Chafin, Ann
- Chafin, Tom
Younger Days in the Appalachian Region: 1960-1980, Audio
In this project, Jessica Chafin interviewed her parents, Ann and Tom Chafin with the hopes that she would be able to learn more about their childhoods in the Appalachian Region. Topics covered in these interviews included music, hobbies, questions about how they entertained themselves, and how life had changed over the years. 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
- Chafin, Jessica
- Chafin, Ann
- Chafin, Tom
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Draft Horses in Appalachia, Audio
- Creator
- Batchelor, Lindsay
- Burnett, Charlie
- Rutledge, Jason
Draft Horses in Appalachia, Audio
In this project Lindsay Batchelor interviewed Charlie Burnett, and Jason Rutledge about draft horses in Appalachia. Mr. Burnett owns Belgian Draft horses and works with them in Wytheville Virginia, and Mr. Rutledge uses Suffolk Punch draft horses in his logging business in Copper Hill, Virginia. Both men spoke of working the horses, training the horses, and taking care of the horses. 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
- Batchelor, Lindsay
- Burnett, Charlie
- Rutledge, Jason
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- Appalachia
- Folklore--Appalachia454
- Oral histories--Appalachia454
- Farms.47
- Canning and preserving.35
- Music.34
- Great Depression33
- Superstition20
- Agricultural products and markets19
- Education.18
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- Cox, Ricky32
- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry8
- Stephenson, Rex8
- Swanson, Charles A.8
- Swanson, Eugene Addison8
- Brown, Effie King6
- Dickerson, Ray6
- Bailey, Katelyn5
- Cullop, Shai5
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