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Mountain Melodies: Songs of Appalachia
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- Melius, Maria
- Barr, Tom
- Osborne, Marisa
- Cox, Ricky
Mountain Melodies: Songs of Appalachia
This project, by Maria Melius, focuses on folk music. Ms. Melius interviewed Tom Barr of Galax, Virginia who is well known as an instrument shop owner, music teacher Marisa Osborne, and musician and teacher Ricky Cox of Indian Valley in Floyd County, Virginia. Topics covered in these interviews include the question of whether folk music is a dying art, why or why not folk music may be a dying art, what role or purpose does folk music serve, and what is the future of folk music. 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
- Melius, Maria
- Barr, Tom
- Osborne, Marisa
- Cox, Ricky
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Auctions: A Traditional Way of Selling
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- Crowgey, Judy
- Horney, Jake
- McNeil, Carl
- Cox, Ricky
Auctions: A Traditional Way of Selling
In this project, Judy Crowgey interviewed to auctioneers, Jake Horney and Carl McNeil to learn more about the auction process, auction history, what it takes to be an auctioneer and to hear about their experiences as auctioneers. 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
- Crowgey, Judy
- Horney, Jake
- McNeil, Carl
- Cox, Ricky
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Aging
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- Bush, Amy
- Cox, Ricky
- Moore, Courtney Elisabeth
- Bush, Barbara Clement
Aging
In this project, Amy Bush interviewed three people to learn more about how the elderly are cared for and how they are treated by their family. 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
- Bush, Amy
- Cox, Ricky
- Moore, Courtney Elisabeth
- Bush, Barbara Clement
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The Humble Abode: The Log Cabin An American Icon
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- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Cox, Ricky
- Edwards, Grace Toney
The Humble Abode: The Log Cabin An American Icon
In this project Teresa Stutso Jewell interviewed Ricky Cox, and Grace Toney Edwards about the American Log Cabin. During the interview, both Mr. Cox and Ms. Edwards discussed the beauty, practicality, science of, and history of the log cabin. Ms. Edwards also gave a tour of her log cabin home for this interview. 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
- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Cox, Ricky
- Edwards, Grace Toney
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Christmas Traditions of Crockett Virginia: One Man's Perspective
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- Sutherland, Sandra
- McKay, Donald W.
- Cox, Ricky
Christmas Traditions of Crockett Virginia: One Man's Perspective
In this project, Sandra Sutherland interviewed her father, Donald W. McKay about Christmas traditions in Crockett, Virginia. During the interview, Mr. Crockett spoke of various foods traditional to the area including oyster stew, Christmas trees, gifts, some of the local traditions such as shooting contests and fireworks. 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
- Sutherland, Sandra
- McKay, Donald W.
- Cox, Ricky
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Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia
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- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia
Among projects of students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2014, 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 Archvies & Special Colelctions from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
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Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia, Audio
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- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
Back to the Earth: A Brief Study of Music in Appalachia, Audio
Among projects of students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2014, 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 Archvies & Special Colelctions from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Retting, Jake
- Cox, Ricky
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It's Been a Wonderful Life. - The Life of a Country Boy
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- Dillon, Kelly
- Triplett, William F.
- Cox, Ricky
It's Been a Wonderful Life. - The Life of a Country Boy
In this project, Kelly Dillon interviewed William F. Triplett, Kelly’s grandfather. The interview was held in Mr. Triplett’s home in Winchester, Virginia and covered such topics as his time in the military, family history in the Civil War, musical instruments, fishing, working in a sawmill, and more. This interview is among projects created by students enrolled in English 446 (initially English 452), “Appalachian Folklore,” 1981-2019, and in graduate level counterparts English 548 and 648 “Appalachian Folk Culture(s)” offered 17 fall semesters between 1987 and 2009. Minimally contain collector’s introduction and analysis, transcribed informant interviews, and excerpted and labeled examples of oral, customary, and/or material folklore/folklife collected primarily within the Appalachian region. Most include also tables of contents, informant information, indexes (outlines) of interviews, photographs, miscellaneous paper items, and indexes of informants, genres, and geographic locations. Accompanying audio recordings (several minutes to 2+ hours). Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Dillon, Kelly
- Triplett, William F.
- Cox, Ricky
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How Did You Get Into Racing? Darrell Graham Explains
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- Monetti, Alexander Robert
- Graham, Darrell
- Cox, Ricky
How Did You Get Into Racing? Darrell Graham Explains
In this project, Alexander Robert Monetti interviewed his coworker at Autozone in Fairlawn, Virginia about his life, automotive mechanics, auto racing and about racing culture. 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
- Monetti, Alexander Robert
- Graham, Darrell
- Cox, Ricky
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Thomas Edward Robinson, Sr.
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- Robinson, Amanda
- Robinson, Pamela A.
- Robinson, Thomas E. Sr.
- Cox, Ricky
Thomas Edward Robinson, Sr.
In this project, Amanda Robinson interviewed her grandfather, Thomas E. Robinson Sr in Gore, Virginia. Mr. Gore talked about his life, his family, how children had to do chores in the morning before school, storing food in the ground, and other aspects of his 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
- Robinson, Amanda
- Robinson, Pamela A.
- Robinson, Thomas E. Sr.
- Cox, Ricky
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