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Appalachian Craftspeople: A Stained Glass Artist and a Woodturner
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- Craig, Alex
- Shearer, Kathy
- Clark, Terry A.
Appalachian Craftspeople: A Stained Glass Artist and a Woodturner
In this project, Alex Craig spoke with Kathy Shearer, who runs the Cave House Craft Shop in Abingdon, Virginia. Ms. Shearer spoke of the history of the Cave House, told a ghost story, spoke about stained glass, and explained how the shop operates. When asked for a referral to one of the craftspeople participating in the shop, she gave the name of Terry Clark, a woodturner who lives in Troutdale, Virginia. Mr. Clark provided a detailed summary of his life and both demonstrated and explained the craft or woodturning. 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
- Craig, Alex
- Shearer, Kathy
- Clark, Terry A.
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Cathy Smith Bowers Public Reading (2009)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Bowers, Cathy Smith
Cathy Smith Bowers Public Reading (2009)
Public reading by Cathy Smith Bowers, one of the featured authors from the 32nd Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Bowers, Cathy Smith
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Christiansburg Industrial Institute
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- Philips, Loren D.
- Wyms, Lorene
Christiansburg Industrial Institute
In this project, Loren D. Philips interviewed her grandmother, Lorene Wyms, of Radford, Virginia about the Christiansburg Institute. Ms. Wyms attended the institute and earned a high school degree, and a cosmetology degree there. During the interview, she spoke of her days attending the school, and growing up in the New River Valley. 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
- Philips, Loren D.
- Wyms, Lorene
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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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Conversation... with Cathy Smith Bowers (2009)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Bowers, Cathy Smith
Conversation... with Cathy Smith Bowers (2009)
This video is one in a continuing series of interview videos conducted by Theresa Burriss, of Radford University's Department of English/Appalachian Studies. In this series, Dr. Burriss interviews featured authors from the yearly Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University. In this conversation, she talks with Cathy Smith Bowers, one of the featured artists of the 32nd Annual Highland Summer Conference held in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Bowers, Cathy Smith
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Conversation... with Crystal Wilkinson (2009)
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- Wilkinson, Crystal
- Burriss, Theresa
Conversation... with Crystal Wilkinson (2009)
This video is one in a continuing series of interview videos conducted by Theresa Burriss, of Radford University's Department of English/Appalachian Studies. In this series, Dr. Burriss interviews featured authors from the yearly Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University. In this conversation, she talks with Crystal Wilkinson, one of the featured artists of the 32nd Annual Highland Summer Conference held in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Wilkinson, Crystal
- Burriss, Theresa
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Conversation... with Don Secrest (2009)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Secrest, Don
Conversation... with Don Secrest (2009)
This video is one in a continuing series of interview videos conducted by Theresa Burriss, of Radford University's Department of English/Appalachian Studies. In this series, Dr. Burriss interviews featured authors from the yearly Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University. In this conversation, she talks with Don Secrest, one of the featured artists of the 32nd Annual Highland Summer Conference held in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Secrest, Don
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Conversation... with Jim Minick (2009)
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- Minick, Jim
- Burriss, Theresa
Conversation... with Jim Minick (2009)
This video is one in a continuing series of interview videos conducted by Theresa Burriss, of Radford University's Department of English/Appalachian Studies. In this series, Dr. Burriss interviews featured authors from the yearly Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University. In this conversation, she talks with Jim Minick, one of the featured artists of the 32nd Annual Highland Summer Conference held in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Minick, Jim
- Burriss, Theresa
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Crystal Wilkinson Public Reading (2009)
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- Wilkinson, Crystal
- Burriss, Theresa
Crystal Wilkinson Public Reading (2009)
Public reading by Crystal Wilkinson, one of the featured authors from the 32nd Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University in the summer of 2009. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Wilkinson, Crystal
- Burriss, Theresa
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Decoration Day: A Multi-Generational Look at a Family Tradition
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- Hypes, Lori
- Hughes, Gladys
Decoration Day: A Multi-Generational Look at a Family Tradition
In this project, Lori Hypes interviewed her great aunt, Gladys Hughes about their family’s observation of Decoration Day, a tradition that includes a month long preparation including making crepe paper flowers, making grape vine wreaths, cooking food and celebrating 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
- Hypes, Lori
- Hughes, Gladys
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- Oral histories--Appalachia22
- American literature Appalachian Region. Southern8
- Appalachian Region. Southern8
- Authors, American8
- Authors, American 20th century interviews.8
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- Aigner, Amanda Renae1
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