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Vets: Mid 20th Century Appalachian Veterans' Experiences in War and Peacetime
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- Martin, Donnie Martin 2nd
- Trent, Robert Frank Sr.
- Martin, Maldeen S.
- Snidow, William E.
- Buchanan, Wiley B.
Vets: Mid 20th Century Appalachian Veterans' Experiences in War and Peacetime
In this project, Donnie Martin interviewed local veterans about their experiences before, during, and after their respective services in war and how it changed their worldview and themselves as Appalachians. He interviewed World War II veterans Robert Frank Trent Sr, and William E. Snidow; Korean war veteran Wiley B. Buchanan about their experiences. He also interviewed his grandmother Maldeen S. Martin about life at home during the war. 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
- Martin, Donnie Martin 2nd
- Trent, Robert Frank Sr.
- Martin, Maldeen S.
- Snidow, William E.
- Buchanan, Wiley B.
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The Life of Daniel P. Caldwell Growing up in Appalachia and Working on the Railroad
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- Versele, Skyleur
- Caldwell, Danny P.
The Life of Daniel P. Caldwell Growing up in Appalachia and Working on the Railroad
In this project, Skyleur Versele interviewed Danny Caldwell, who worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad his whole life. In the interview he spoke of the many aspects of railroad work, including decisions about working or staying home with 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
- Versele, Skyleur
- Caldwell, Danny P.
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The Life and Times of a Mother and Son
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- Turonis, Sophia
- Turonis, Ann T.
- Turonis, John
The Life and Times of a Mother and Son
In this project, Sophia Turonis interviewed her grandmother, Ann Turois, and her father, John Turonis about their lives. Ms. Turonis grew up in Carbondale, Pennsylvania during the depression. Her father was a coal miner and died of black lung and her mother raised 9 children single-handedly. In this interview she spoke of the many ways her family lived. Mr. Turonis grew up in Binghamton, New York and spoke of his family life and growing up. 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
- Turonis, Sophia
- Turonis, Ann T.
- Turonis, John
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The Ghost of Kitchen's Past: Old Timey Appalachian Recipes
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- Thompson, Amanda
- Blankenship, Larry
- Parker, Bob
The Ghost of Kitchen's Past: Old Timey Appalachian Recipes
In this project, Amanda Thompson interviewed her grandfather, Larry Blankenship about family recipes, and also Bob Parker about his experiences cooking. 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
- Thompson, Amanda
- Blankenship, Larry
- Parker, Bob
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The Appalachian Dulcimer: Inspiring Stories of Devotion, Love, and Preservation
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- Miller, Jeremy
- Dixon, Amy
- Messick, Walter
The Appalachian Dulcimer: Inspiring Stories of Devotion, Love, and Preservation
In this project, Jeremy Miller interviewed Amy Dixon, about playing the Appalachian dulcimer, and Walter Messick about building the Appalachian dulcimer. During the interviews, Ms. Miller spoke of her cousin Jean Ritchie, building her first instrument, learning to play, and more. Mr. Messick spoke of gworing up in Philadelphia and later moving to Whitetop in Grayson County, being a pastor, learning to make instruments from Albert Hash, and building dulcimers on his own. 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
- Miller, Jeremy
- Dixon, Amy
- Messick, Walter
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Sunday, Monday, Happy Days: Growing up in Narrows
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- Allen, Kathy
- Rossi, Linda
- Warren, Jeannie
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days: Growing up in Narrows
In this project, Kathy Allen interviewed her grandmother, Linda Rossi and great aunt, Jeannie Warren about growing up in Narrows, Virginia. During the interview, they spoke of education, town history and family 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
- Allen, Kathy
- Rossi, Linda
- Warren, Jeannie
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Stories of a Mountain Family
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- Barrett, Peter
- Smith, Faye Taylor
Stories of a Mountain Family
In this project, Peter Barrett interviewed Faye Taylor Smith, or Monroe, Virginia to collect real-life stories of an Appalachian 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
- Barrett, Peter
- Smith, Faye Taylor
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Preserving Railroad History Through Museums: Creation of Railroad Exhibit at the Glencoe in Radford and Examination of the Transportation Museum in Roanoke
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- Fox, Jessica
- Jeffries, Bud
- Hardy, Charles
Preserving Railroad History Through Museums: Creation of Railroad Exhibit at the Glencoe in Radford and Examination of the Transportation Museum in Roanoke
In this project, Jessica Fox interviewed Bud Jeffries, and Charles Hardy about railroads. The interviews covered topics ranging from railroad history to museum exhibits, to personal stories of working for the railroad. 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
- Fox, Jessica
- Jeffries, Bud
- Hardy, Charles
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Occupations in Life: A Man's Strength Through the Work Force
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- Spore, Amanda Jo
- Phillips, Orland
Occupations in Life: A Man's Strength Through the Work Force
In this project, Amanda Spore interviewed Orland Phillips in his woodshop, and his home. During the interview, Mr. Phillips talked about his work and how it had changed over the years. He also gave a tour of his woodshop and spoke of some of his tools and methods of using them. 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
- Spore, Amanda Jo
- Phillips, Orland
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Lewis Mullins: A Look into his Life and Living in Appalachia
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- Aigner, Amanda Renae
- Mullins, Lewis
Lewis Mullins: A Look into his Life and Living in Appalachia
In this project, Amanda Aigner interviewed her grandfather, Lewis Mullins about his life. Ms. Aigner realized she did not know much about him, despite growing up with him and used this project to remedy that situation. Mr. Mullins spoke of growing up in Roanoke, Virginia, hard times as a family during World War 2, Christmas, and day-to-day life as a child. 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
- Aigner, Amanda Renae
- Mullins, Lewis
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- Great Depression2
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- African Methodist Episcopal Church.1
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