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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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An Appalachian Childhood: Looking Back, Audio
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- Lane, Kathleen M.
- Lane, Virgie M.
- Lane, Gary A.
An Appalachian Childhood: Looking Back, Audio
In this project, Kathleen Lane interviewed her parents, Virgie and Gary Lane with the purpose of learning more about childhood in Appalachian communities. During the interview, Ms. Lane heard about childhood games her parents played, how they spent their time, responsibilities they had, and how they got by in times of little money. 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
- Lane, Kathleen M.
- Lane, Virgie M.
- Lane, Gary A.
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Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia
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- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia
In this project, Justin Horton interviewed his grandmother, Bessie Horton about her life in Kibler Valley, Virginia. She had lived through the Great Depression, through World War 2, raised 9 children, and Mr. Horton was eager to collect her story and preserve 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
- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
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Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia, Audio
- Creator
- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
Granny Horton: A Link to Appalachia, Audio
In this project, Justin Horton interviewed his grandmother, Bessie Horton about her life in Kibler Valley, Virginia. She had lived through the Great Depression, through World War 2, raised 9 children, and Mr. Horton was eager to collect her story and preserve 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
- Horton, Justin
- Horton, Bessie
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Life in Horsepen
- Creator
- Festa, Amelia
- Bowman, Ethel Mae
Life in Horsepen
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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Discipline: From Switch'n to Tounge Lash'ns
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- Long, Megan
- Prillaman, Bevelyne
- Prillaman, Cecil
- Mullins, Susan
- Mullins, Billy
- Stanley, Betsy
- Sutphin, Edith
Discipline: From Switch'n to Tounge Lash'ns
In this project, Megan Long interviewed various members of the Prillaman family, from Franklin County, Virginia, with the purpose of learning about discipline in the home as well as in schools and how it has 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
- Long, Megan
- Prillaman, Bevelyne
- Prillaman, Cecil
- Mullins, Susan
- Mullins, Billy
- Stanley, Betsy
- Sutphin, Edith
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Folklore and Literacy Interpretations: The Witcher-Clement Feud, Part 1
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- Swanson, Charles A.
- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry
- Swanson, Eugene Addison
- Stephenson, Rex
Folklore and Literacy Interpretations: The Witcher-Clement Feud, Part 1
In this project, Charles A. Swanson interviewed Desmond Kendrick, Eugene Swanson, and Rex Stephenson about the Witcher-Clement feud. This feud dates back to February 25, 1860 and involved a shoot-out in a store in Franklin County, Virginia in which Victoria Smith Clement was giving a deposition as part of the process of filing for divorce from James R. Clement. Several people were killed in the shoot-out, and a feud was begun that in some ways, still exists today, but in other ways has long since been resolved. Included in this project are files of a short story written by Gail Swanson, and a play written by Rex Stephenson about this feud. 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
- Swanson, Charles A.
- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry
- Swanson, Eugene Addison
- Stephenson, Rex
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Folklore and Literacy Interpretations: The Witcher-Clement Feud, Part 2
- Creator
- Swanson, Charles A.
- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry
- Swanson, Eugene Addison
- Stephenson, Rex
Folklore and Literacy Interpretations: The Witcher-Clement Feud, Part 2
In this project, Charles A. Swanson interviewed Desmond Kendrick, Eugene Swanson, and Rex Stephenson about the Witcher-Clement feud. This feud dates back to February 25, 1860 and involved a shoot-out in a store in Franklin County, Virginia in which Victoria Smith Clement was giving a deposition as part of the process of filing for divorce from James R. Clement. Several people were killed in the shoot-out, and a feud was begun that in some ways, still exists today, but in other ways has long since been resolved. Included in this project are files of a short story written by Gail Swanson, and a play written by Rex Stephenson about this feud. 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
- Swanson, Charles A.
- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry
- Swanson, Eugene Addison
- Stephenson, Rex
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- Appalachia36
- Folklore--Appalachia36
- Oral histories--Appalachia36
- Clement, James R., -18608
- Clement, Victoria C.8
- Superstition5
- Agricultural products and markets4
- General stores4
- Great Depression4
- Canning and preserving.2
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- Kendrick, Desmond Jerry8
- Stephenson, Rex8
- Swanson, Charles A.8
- Swanson, Eugene Addison8
- Cullop, Shai4
- Hill, Damon4
- Hill, Jessica4
- Hill, Ray4
- Sumner, Beulah4
- Bowman, Ethel Mae2
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