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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
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- 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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A Farrier's Life in Modern Day Appalachia, Audio
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- Moore, Hannah
- Wyrick, Travis
- Arnold, Paul
- Moore, Brother
A Farrier's Life in Modern Day Appalachia, Audio
In this project Hannah Moore interviewed Travis Wyrick, Paul Arnold, and Brother Moore, all farriers, about their profession. The three told stories about farriering, described the tools necessary to do the work, and told how they became interested and started in the business.
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
- Moore, Hannah
- Wyrick, Travis
- Arnold, Paul
- Moore, Brother
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The Allen Tragedy: A Carroll County Courthouse Shooting, Audio
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- Iroler, Suzanne
- Iroler, Roddie
- Iroler, Alease
The Allen Tragedy: A Carroll County Courthouse Shooting, Audio
In this Suzanne Iroler interviewed her grandparents, Alease and Roddie Iroler about the locally famous Carroll County Courthouse Shooting, which happened in March 1912 and involved local landowners/business people Floyd Allen, Sidna Allen. Alease Iroler is the great-grandaughter of Jack Allen, who was later killed in an altercation about the courthouse shooting. Ms. Iroler provided personal family information for this project. 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
- Iroler, Suzanne
- Iroler, Roddie
- Iroler, Alease
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Smith Mountain Lake: History and Tradition, Audio
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- Candler, Hilliary
- Daniel, B.J.
Smith Mountain Lake: History and Tradition, Audio
In this project, Hilliary Candler interviewed her mother, B.J. Daniel about Smith Mountain Lake. Ms. Daniel had lived all of her life around Smith Mountain Lake and in her interview spoke of the legends, history and traditions of the lake. 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
- Candler, Hilliary
- Daniel, B.J.
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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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Today's Forecast- Flurries. The Snow of 1960, Audio
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- Boyd, Jennifer
- Hylton, Alfred
- Hylton, Delores
- Bolt, Ruth Jean
Today's Forecast- Flurries. The Snow of 1960, Audio
In this project, Jennifer Boyd chose to write about the great snowstorm of 1960 in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Her informants told stories and related first-hand information about how they and their rural community suffered and persevered. 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
- Boyd, Jennifer
- Hylton, Alfred
- Hylton, Delores
- Bolt, Ruth Jean
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Stories of Mormon Missionaries, Audio
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- Turner, Amy
- Bassett, Janelle
- Turner, Thomas Benjamin
Stories of Mormon Missionaries, Audio
In this project, Amy Turner interviewed two former Mormon missionaries, Janelle Bassett and Thomas Turner. Both had been missionaries serving in Portugal and Northern California respectively and are now students at Radford University. Ms. Turner was interested in this as a research topic because she is a member of the Mormon Church as well and wanted to hear first-hand information and accounts of the mission experience. 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
- Turner, Amy
- Bassett, Janelle
- Turner, Thomas Benjamin
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Canning Foods: Necessity or Pleasure, Audio
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- Rehak, Anne
- Hornbarger, Dorothy
- Hollandsworth, Gertha
Canning Foods: Necessity or Pleasure, Audio
In this project, Anne Rehak interviewed two people about their experiences with canning vegetables. Ms. Rehak was not aware that people still canned food since grocery stores are so plentiful and fully stocked, and through these interviews learned how and why people can now and why they canned historically. 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
- Rehak, Anne
- Hornbarger, Dorothy
- Hollandsworth, Gertha
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Fun on the Farm: The Parkers, Audio
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- Allie, Crystal
- Parker, Truman
- McCormick, Naola Parker
- Poff, Kyula Parker
Fun on the Farm: The Parkers, Audio
In this project, Crystal Allie interviewed several of her family members to learn more about her mother’s maternal family farm and to learn what it was like to grow up there. While interviewing her family, Ms. Allie learned about games they played as children, such as marbles, horseshoes, checkers for example. She also heard about the boys had to work in the fields, chop wood, move cows around, and help work the farm, while the girls milked the cows, gathered eggs, worked the garden and were also allowed to play with dolls in the house. 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
- Allie, Crystal
- Parker, Truman
- McCormick, Naola Parker
- Poff, Kyula Parker
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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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A Brief History of The Vances: According to Dan Vance
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- Vance, Melanie
- Vance, Daniel
A Brief History of The Vances: According to Dan Vance
In this project, Melanie Vance interviewed her father, Daniel Vance about growing up in a Mennonite community while at his home in Manassas, Virginia. Topics covered in this interview include family life, food, quilting, and other topics. 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, Melanie
- Vance, Daniel
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Growing Up A Simple Life: Matthew Day Remembers Living in Stuart, Virginia
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- Day, Hannah Elizabeth
- Day, Matthew
Growing Up A Simple Life: Matthew Day Remembers Living in Stuart, Virginia
In this project, Hannah Elizabeth Day interviewed her father, Matthew Day about his life while growing up in Stuart, Virginia. Topics in the interview include hunting, hearing stories from his grandfather, his grandmother's cooking 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
- Day, Hannah Elizabeth
- Day, Matthew
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Living Off the Land: Naomi Barrett's Childhood in the Appalachian Mountains
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- Vance, Melanie
- Vance, Daniel
Living Off the Land: Naomi Barrett's Childhood in the Appalachian Mountains
In this project, William Tyler Barrett interviewed his grandmother, Naomi Barrett and during it, she related family history, lore and shared anecdotes while describing many aspects of her 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
- Vance, Melanie
- Vance, Daniel
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Study of the Cowger Family Homesteads of Pendleton County, WV
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- Emmerson, Bryan A.
- Pope, Larry
- Cowger, Grace
Study of the Cowger Family Homesteads of Pendleton County, WV
In this project Bryan Emmerson used an interview his uncle, Larry Pope conducted with Grace Cowger in 1972 to learn about various buildings and farm details, measured and photographed existing buildings, and used county records to determine the origin and uses of the various farm buildings. Extensive measuring, photographing, and diagramming make this detail oriented project a valuable record of the Cowger Homestead. 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
- Emmerson, Bryan A.
- Pope, Larry
- Cowger, Grace
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Summer Freshness and Winter Needs
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- Leonard, Susan Meredith
- Leonard, Mabel Sharp
- Harris, Ann
Summer Freshness and Winter Needs
In this project, Susan Meredith Leonard interviewed her grandmother, Mabel Sharp Leonard, and her aunt, Ann Harris to learn about their experiences with and knowledge of canning and how it affected her family. 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
- Leonard, Susan Meredith
- Leonard, Mabel Sharp
- Harris, Ann
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Tilling the Soul. Vegetable Gardening as Tradition
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- Owens, Nicole
- Owens, Louit "Buz"
- Owens, Mary Kay
- Belcher, Gene
Tilling the Soul. Vegetable Gardening as Tradition
In this project, Nicole Owens explored the question of why so many Appalachian still maintain vegetable gardens since grocery stores are so prevalent and food is so inexpensive. To answer this question, and to learn more about her connection to it, she interviewed members of her own family, who still do and have always maintained a garden. Through these interviews, Ms. Owens determined that gardening involves elements of tradition, pride, and spirituality that are just as important as the actual food that the garden produces. 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, Nicole
- Owens, Louit "Buz"
- Owens, Mary Kay
- Belcher, Gene
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The Rorrer Store Weaving Close Knit Threads of a Mountain Community. Life and Times of a Country Store
- Creator
- Quesenberry, Sherri Rorrer
- Williams, Ruby
- Rorrer, Billy Ellis
- Rorrer, Darlene Meredith
- Rorrer, Charles Patrick
- Crigger, Hilda
- Jones, Betty
- Rorrer, Kenneth
The Rorrer Store Weaving Close Knit Threads of a Mountain Community. Life and Times of a Country Store
In this project, Sherri Rorrer Quesenberry, after reflecting on her family’s history decided to focus on a general store that her grandparents ran. Like other general stores, The Rorrer store helped create a feeling of community where people would meet and visit with each other; would both buy and trade goods to obtain the things they needed for their daily lives- things such as tobacco, grain, kerosene, fatback, salted fish and cloth. Often, and in this case, general store owners would help the community by offering credit to struggling families. Ms. Quesenberry conducted interviews with family members and former customers of the store to present a picture of the community that formed in part thanks to the Rorrer Store. 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
- Quesenberry, Sherri Rorrer
- Williams, Ruby
- Rorrer, Billy Ellis
- Rorrer, Darlene Meredith
- Rorrer, Charles Patrick
- Crigger, Hilda
- Jones, Betty
- Rorrer, Kenneth
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A Look Back Into An Appalachian Family
- Creator
- O'Dell, Ashley
- O'Dell, Darrell "Bucky"
- O'Dell, Pete Elwood
- Bryson, Lucille O.
A Look Back Into An Appalachian Family
In this project, Ashley O’Dell interviewed family members to document and learn more about her history. During the interviews she heard about how her grandparents lived in their younger days, experienced the art of storytelling from her father and grandfather, heard about growing food and preserving it, and much more. 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
- O'Dell, Ashley
- O'Dell, Darrell "Bucky"
- O'Dell, Pete Elwood
- Bryson, Lucille O.
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The Anointing Power of God: Religious Healing in Two Southwest Virginia Churches
- Creator
- Bradbury, Deanna
- Vaught, Melissa
- Noe, Eddie
- Anglin, Benny
- Jonas, David D.
The Anointing Power of God: Religious Healing in Two Southwest Virginia Churches
For this project, Deanna Bradbury decided to explore healing ceremonies performed at a United Methodist Church. A New Covenant Fellowship Church, and a New Covenant Church. During these interviews Ms. Bradbury hears stories of successful healing, learns about the biblical background for the ceremonies, and observes the differences between the three church ceremonies as well. 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
- Bradbury, Deanna
- Vaught, Melissa
- Noe, Eddie
- Anglin, Benny
- Jonas, David D.
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Where the Men Meet: Tales of a Wytheville, Virginia Gas Station
- Creator
- Burris-Stanley, Theresa
- Houseman, Ronald Elbert
- Dowdy, Danny Jake
- Wolford, Jim
- Coe, Charles E.
Where the Men Meet: Tales of a Wytheville, Virginia Gas Station
Theresa Burris-Stanley was a frequent customer of Houseman’s Citgo in Wytheville, Virginia, and because of this, she was able to observe that a group of mostly retirement aged men seemed to meet and visit each other each day at that same station. Ms. Burris-Stanley could often learn details of road conditions, accidents, and various personal stories while she was there. She thought of that station a lot, and wondered why the men congregated there, when that started, what they talked about and that served as the basis for this project. 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
- Burris-Stanley, Theresa
- Houseman, Ronald Elbert
- Dowdy, Danny Jake
- Wolford, Jim
- Coe, Charles E.
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Mountain Melodies: Songs of Appalachia
- Creator
- 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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Happiness and Hardship: A Day in the Life of a Coal Miner
- Creator
- Breeding, Amanda
- Breeding, Roy
- Christian, Fred
Happiness and Hardship: A Day in the Life of a Coal Miner
Amanda Breeding is a member of a coal mining family and did this project in part to find out how mines have changed over the years, to hear about the pony mines, and to learn more about scrip that miners were paid with. She interviewed her grandfather, Roy Breeding, and the father of her fiancée, Fred Christian- both of whom are coal miners. 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
- Breeding, Amanda
- Breeding, Roy
- Christian, Fred
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Memories: My Parents Look at the Past
- Creator
- Lyle, Phyllis
- Lyle, Junior C.
- Lyle, Louise Harris
Memories: My Parents Look at the Past
In this project, Phyllis Lyle interviewed her parents, Junior and Louise Lyle in an effort towards recording their memories and her family story. 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
- Lyle, Phyllis
- Lyle, Junior C.
- Lyle, Louise Harris
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Growing Up in Coal Dust: An Account of Life in a Coal Mining Camp in Inman, Virginia
- Creator
- Collier, Jessica Paige
- Collier, Paige
- Caudill, Jim
- Burchett, Joyce
- Marcum, Nancy
Growing Up in Coal Dust: An Account of Life in a Coal Mining Camp in Inman, Virginia
In this project, Jessica Collier interviewed members of her family to report on life in a coal mining camp. The family lived in an inactive coal camp, but were still tied to coal mining and this project gave Ms. Collier a chance to learn detailed family history, and to ask questions with the intent to preserve the answers for future readers. 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
- Collier, Jessica Paige
- Collier, Paige
- Caudill, Jim
- Burchett, Joyce
- Marcum, Nancy
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The Memories of Janette Carter- "The Preservation of the Old Mountain Sound"
- Creator
- Collins, Jeremy
- Carter, Janette
The Memories of Janette Carter- "The Preservation of the Old Mountain Sound"
In this project, Jeremy Collins interviewed Janette Carter (of the Carter family) about old mountain music, bluegrass music, the Carter Family and about the Carter Fold. 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
- Collins, Jeremy
- Carter, Janette
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Auctions: A Traditional Way of Selling
- Creator
- 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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The Legend of Fotheringay
- Creator
- Cramer, Lori
- Moses, Louis
- Moses, William Craig
- Moses, E.J. Jr.
- Moses, Racheal
The Legend of Fotheringay
In this project, Lori Cramer began the project investigating Falton Gay, a slave owner who lived in Shawsville, Virginia. Mr. Gay is reported to have been buried standing up so he could keep watch over his slaves and insure they were working. During an interview Ms. Cramer was given a tour of the house that Falton Gay lived in, and that tour included seeing original furniture and photographs, and hearing about the history of the house and property. Additional interviews provided much different information than did not agree with the local legends, and Ms. Cramer tells them in this project. 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
- Cramer, Lori
- Moses, Louis
- Moses, William Craig
- Moses, E.J. Jr.
- Moses, Racheal
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Religious and Spiritual Verse: Appalachian Poetry
- Creator
- Salaita, Steven
- Riddle, Rita Sizemore
- Minick, Jim
Religious and Spiritual Verse: Appalachian Poetry
In this project, Steven Salaita, a budding poet, interviewed two other Appalachian poets, Rita Sizemore Riddle, and Jim Minick, both of Radford University. Mr. Salaita decided to focus on religion and spirituality in Appalachian poetry, and found Ms. Riddle to be personally religious but one who does not much about spirituality in her work, while Mr. Minick is not personally religious but writes extensively about spirituality in his work. 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
- Salaita, Steven
- Riddle, Rita Sizemore
- Minick, Jim
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Should I Stay or Should I Go: A Look at the Decision to Move Away From the Traditional Appalachian Home
- Creator
- Blankenship, Michael
- Blankenship, Michael R.
- Ludwig, Linda
- Booth, Tammy
- Miller, Donna
Should I Stay or Should I Go: A Look at the Decision to Move Away From the Traditional Appalachian Home
In this project, Michael Blankenship interviewed several family members about the idea of staying on the family farm or leaving it. Mr. Blankenship outlines the pros and cons of staying on the family farm and after interviewing his family, he draws conclusions based on these interviews. 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
- Blankenship, Michael
- Blankenship, Michael R.
- Ludwig, Linda
- Booth, Tammy
- Miller, Donna
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Praise and Worship of Our Creator: Churches in the Appalachian Region
- Creator
- Brown, Amanda
- Atkin, Larry
- Thompson, Sue
Praise and Worship of Our Creator: Churches in the Appalachian Region
In this project, Amanda Brown interviewed Sue Thompson and Larry Atkin, two people from two different denominations of the Christian religion. Her intention was to show what made these denominations both different and alike. 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
- Brown, Amanda
- Atkin, Larry
- Thompson, Sue
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Quilting: An Appalachian Tradition
- Creator
- Clinedinst, Jennie
- Hawn, Carrie
- Sipe, Nan
Quilting: An Appalachian Tradition
In this project, Jennie Clinedinst chose to write about and learn more about quilting. She owned and used quilts that her grandmother made, and so had a personal interest in the subject. Ms. Clinedinst interviewed her great-aunt Carrie Hawn and a family friend, Nan Sipe, both of who are experienced quilters. 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
- Clinedinst, Jennie
- Hawn, Carrie
- Sipe, Nan
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An Appalachian Way of Life: The Clifton Forge Railroads
- Creator
- Garrett, Michele
- Linkswiler, Greg
- Marshall, Hilton
An Appalachian Way of Life: The Clifton Forge Railroads
In this project, Michele Garrett, who had reflected on how the railroad which had been so important to the people of Clifton Forge, was no longer a big part of the town. She interviewed her grandfather Hilton Marshall and Greg Linkswiler who is Chief Clerk of the Clifton Forge Railroads to learn more. Ms. Garrett began this project to answer questions about what it was like living in a place where the railroad was an important part of everyday living, about the different jobs on the railroad, and about how the town adjusted to life when the railroad became less a part of the day-to-day life of its people. 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
- Garrett, Michele
- Linkswiler, Greg
- Marshall, Hilton
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Haunted Houses of Virginia
- Creator
- Garrison, Faith
- Wickline, Becky
- Gimble, Mary
Haunted Houses of Virginia
In this project, Faith Garrison interviewed two people who have experienced a ghost that was actually traceable to a known person. The house of Becky Wickline was haunted by the ghost of a 19 year old boy named Rocky who only left the house when Ms. Wickline thought to tell him where his parents had moved after his death. Mary Gimble also lived in a house haunted by a ghost, this one by a woman named Edith Grey who was from Virginia but died and was buried in Canada. Ms. Garrison chose this topic because she had an encounter with the ghost of her grandmother. 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
- Garrison, Faith
- Wickline, Becky
- Gimble, Mary
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Cultivation and Preservation of Food
- Creator
- Godsey, Sally
- Godsey, Edwin
- Godsey, Betty
- Mynes, Billie
Cultivation and Preservation of Food
In this project, Sally Godsey interviewed her grandparents Edwin and Betty Godsey, and Billie Mynes. During the interviews Ms. Gosdsey heard about the various kinds of vegetables they grow and how the seeds they use date back a few generations in the family. She heard about canning and freezing and preserving the foods, about how they learned to can and preserve from their parents. 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
- Godsey, Sally
- Godsey, Edwin
- Godsey, Betty
- Mynes, Billie
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Some Christmas Traditions in Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia
- Creator
- Kowalski, Jane
- Hyams, Jim
- Johnson, Laban
- Hill, Donald
Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Some Christmas Traditions in Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia
In this project, Jane Kowalski interviewed three men, each ten years older than the other about their childhood Christmas’. These men also represented different types of communities, one being very rural, one a small town, and one a city. Topics included in the interviews include what decorations were like and where were they, gifts, and what special foods were eaten.
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
- Kowalski, Jane
- Hyams, Jim
- Johnson, Laban
- Hill, Donald
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Home Cookin': Traditional Appalachian Recipes
- Creator
- Shamblin, Stephanie
- Settle, Mary Margaret
- Shamblin, Ellen
Home Cookin': Traditional Appalachian Recipes
In this project, Stephanie Shamblin reflects on the trend among young people to not make homecooked meals, and so interviewed her mother and grandmother to discuss cooking and all that goes into it. Her concern was that once her grandmother died, there would be nobody left to carry on the tradition and that thought inspired this project. 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
- Shamblin, Stephanie
- Settle, Mary Margaret
- Shamblin, Ellen
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The Legend of Willie Jack: Oral Traditions of Camp Alta Mons
- Creator
- Trear, Kelley
- Giesy, Robert
- Dulaney, Angie
- Lenoir, Barry
- Hill, Jenny
- Hill, Jeff
- Craig, Laura
- Houchins, John
The Legend of Willie Jack: Oral Traditions of Camp Alta Mons
In this project, Kelley Trear reflects on her many years of attending and participating at Camp Alta Mons in Shawsville, Virginia. While reflecting on the camp she decided to focus her project on a ghost story associated with it and chose that as the topic of this project- Willie Jack. Ms. Trear interviewed several people and conducted research to learn more about Willie Jack and found that he was a real person and that his story had been altered over the years by each who told it in the way ghost stories often are. 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
- Trear, Kelley
- Giesy, Robert
- Dulaney, Angie
- Lenoir, Barry
- Hill, Jenny
- Hill, Jeff
- Craig, Laura
- Houchins, John
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Darning With Cloth and Needle...The Art of Crazy Quilting
- Creator
- Miller, Stephanie L.
- Schuler, Ellen
- Miller, Helen Louise
Darning With Cloth and Needle...The Art of Crazy Quilting
In this project, Stephanie Miller talked to Ellen Schuler and Helen Louise Miller about their experiences and knowledge of Crazy Quilts. These quilts are not like other ones and are all unique and highly significant to the quilter and consist of numerous patches of fine fabrics cit into odd and varied geometric shapes. 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
- Miller, Stephanie L.
- Schuler, Ellen
- Miller, Helen Louise
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Implementing Appalachian Traditions: Education at Belview and Floyd
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- Rash, Monica
- Martin, Thomas
- Slusher, Alice
Implementing Appalachian Traditions: Education at Belview and Floyd
In this project, Monica Rash interviewed a teacher and an administrator from two local schools to find out how Appalachian culture and traditions of the region were implemented into schools and into the teaching process. 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
- Rash, Monica
- Martin, Thomas
- Slusher, Alice
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The Pull of the Thread- Quilting
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- Richardson, Amy
- Sink, Marlyn Flora
- Sink, Elene Flora
The Pull of the Thread- Quilting
In this project, Amy E. Richardson interviewed her two great aunts, Marlyn and Elene Sink of Boones Mill, Virginia. The subject she chose to interview them about was quilting, and during the project Ms. Richardson learned about stitches, tools used in the process, materials used to quilt, and the names of various quilt patterns. 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
- Richardson, Amy
- Sink, Marlyn Flora
- Sink, Elene Flora
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The McGhee Family Remembers Radford
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- Tush, Jennifer
- Tush, Judy Ann McGhee
- MCGhee, Clyde Mattie Wade
- McGhee, William Oakley
The McGhee Family Remembers Radford
In this project, Jennifer Tush interviewed various members of her family to learn more about her family, and about what life was like in Radford, Virginia in the 1950s. Among topics covered, were questions about how much things cost, what the living situation was in the home, and why the family left Radford and settled in Hopewell. 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
- Tush, Jennifer
- Tush, Judy Ann McGhee
- MCGhee, Clyde Mattie Wade
- McGhee, William Oakley
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