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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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Younger Days in the Appalachian Region: 1960-1980
- Creator
- Chafin, Jessica
- Chafin, Ann
- Chafin, Tom
Younger Days in the Appalachian Region: 1960-1980
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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Unusual Methods in Appalachian Fiddle Making. Negative Views of Fiddle Players Among Mountain Peoples
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- Decker, Jason
- Barr, Tom
- Bartlett, Ted
- Foster, Dan
Unusual Methods in Appalachian Fiddle Making. Negative Views of Fiddle Players Among Mountain Peoples
In this project, Jason Decker interviewed Tom Barr and Ted Bartlett in Barr’s Fiddle Shop in Galax, Virginia, and Dan Foster in his luthier workshop in Blacksburg, Virginia. The interview covered topics including various trends in instrument making, regional preferences for fiddles and cellos, and various ornamentation used on fiddles. 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
- Decker, Jason
- Barr, Tom
- Bartlett, Ted
- Foster, Dan
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The Music, Art, and Wisdom of Mr. Willard Gayheart, Audio
- Creator
- Speach, Summer R.
- Gayheart, Willard
The Music, Art, and Wisdom of Mr. Willard Gayheart, Audio
In this project Summer Speech interviewed artist and musician Willard Gayheart in his shop in Woodlawn, Virginia. During the interview he spoke of art, music, community, history, and different cultures of Appalachia. 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
- Speach, Summer R.
- Gayheart, Willard
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The Music, Art, and Wisdom of Mr. Willard Gayheart
- Creator
- Speach, Summer R.
- Gayheart, Willard
The Music, Art, and Wisdom of Mr. Willard Gayheart
In this project Summer Speech interviewed artist and musician Willard Gayheart in his shop in Woodlawn, Virginia. During the interview he spoke of art, music, community, history, and different cultures of Appalachia. 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
- Speach, Summer R.
- Gayheart, Willard
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 3 (Song)
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- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 3 (Song)
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 2
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- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 2
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County, Audio Part 1
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County
- Creator
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
The Lives and Family History of the Vest Family: Growing Up in Giles County
In this project, Sherri L. Williams interviewed Cindy McGuire, who she knew previously, and Pauline and Nelson Vest, in White Gate, Virginia. The Vests owned a funeral parlor in White Gate and spoke of running that business in such a small community, of the business being handed down generation to generation, of growing up in a farming community, working in a textile mill and other things. 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
- Williams, Sherri L.
- Vest, Nelson L.
- Vest, Pauline H.
- McGuire, Cindy
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The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience, Audio Part 2
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- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience, Audio Part 2
In this project, Taylor Flavin interviewed James, and Gaylord May Walker in their home in Radford, Virginia. During the interview, The Walkers covered such topics as religion, family, the history of Radford, music and prayer. James Walker had worked in a grocery store, been in the military and was a preacher for many years. Gaylord Walker had previously worked in the Burlington Textile Mill. 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
- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
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The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience, Audio Part 1
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- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience, Audio Part 1
In this project, Taylor Flavin interviewed James, and Gaylord May Walker in their home in Radford, Virginia. During the interview, The Walkers covered such topics as religion, family, the history of Radford, music and prayer. James Walker had worked in a grocery store, been in the military and was a preacher for many years. Gaylord Walker had previously worked in the Burlington Textile Mill. 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
- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
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The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience
- Creator
- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
The Life of James Walker: A Deeper Look into Life in Radford and a Significant Conversion Experience
In this project, Taylor Flavin interviewed James, and Gaylord May Walker in their home in Radford, Virginia. During the interview, The Walkers covered such topics as religion, family, the history of Radford, music and prayer. James Walker had worked in a grocery store, been in the military and was a preacher for many years. Gaylord Walker had previously worked in the Burlington Textile Mill. 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
- Flavin, Taylor
- Walker, James
- Walker, Gaylord May
- Cox, Ricky
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The Common Communicators: Musicians in Appalachia
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- Marye, Jennifer
- Elswick, Don
- Elswick, Manny
The Common Communicators: Musicians in Appalachia
In this project, Jennifer Marye interviewed Don and Manny Elswick, of Tazewell, Virginia. The Elswicks are musicians and play as a duo and use mandolin, guitar and piano in their act. The interview was conducted to learn more about why they play music, what they hope the listener gains from it, how they got their start playing, and what it is like playing in a family band. 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
- Marye, Jennifer
- Elswick, Don
- Elswick, Manny
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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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Swimming in the Branch: The Memoirs of Christine Wheeling Akers
- Creator
- Akers, Christine
- Akers, Danielle
Swimming in the Branch: The Memoirs of Christine Wheeling Akers
In this project, Danielle Akers interviewed her grandmother Christine Akers, who was born February 2, 1941 in Fagg, Virginia. The interview was conducted in Shawsville, Virginia and covered, among other topics, music, religion, musical instruments, local history, family, and food.
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
- Akers, Christine
- Akers, Danielle
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Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler, Audio
- Creator
- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler, Audio
In this project Tim Thornton interviewed professional fiddle player Buddy Pendleton, and musician Jack Henshelwood about how people go about learning traditional fiddle tunes. Mr. Thornton went into the project assuming he already knew the answer, but quickly found that it was in fact, much more complex than he assumed. 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
- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
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Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler
- Creator
- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler
In this project Tim Thornton interviewed professional fiddle player Buddy Pendleton, and musician Jack Henshelwood about how people go about learning traditional fiddle tunes. Mr. Thornton went into the project assuming he already knew the answer, but quickly found that it was in fact, much more complex than he assumed. 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
- Thornton, Tim
- Henshelwood, Jack
- Pendleton Buddy
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Ms. Marie Dobyns- A Life Well Lived Of Agriculture and Education, Audio
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- Bolte, Henry
- Dobyns, Marie R.
Ms. Marie Dobyns- A Life Well Lived Of Agriculture and Education, Audio
In this project Henry Bolte interviews Marie R. Dobyns, of New Castle Virginia. During the interview, Ms. Dobyns spoke of her life in Craig County Virginia, her love of educating children about the art of music, and the value of music in people’s lives. 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
- Bolte, Henry
- Dobyns, Marie R.
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Ms. Marie Dobyns- A Life Well Lived Of Agriculture and Education
- Creator
- Bolte, Henry
- Dobyns, Marie R.
Ms. Marie Dobyns- A Life Well Lived Of Agriculture and Education
In this project Henry Bolte interviews Marie R. Dobyns, of New Castle Virginia. During the interview, Ms. Dobyns spoke of her life in Craig County Virginia, her love of educating children about the art of music, and the value of music in people’s lives. 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
- Bolte, Henry
- Dobyns, Marie R.
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Marvin Cox: A Personal History
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- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
Marvin Cox: A Personal History
In this project, Leigh Waldron interviewed Marvin Cox, of Floyd County. Mr. Cox spoke of his life and covered such topics as working at the Civilian Conservation Corps in Woolwine, Virginia in the 1930s, working on the family mill (Phillippine Mills), grinding corn and other grain, joining the military, living through the Great Depression, and living life in a small rural community in Floyd County, Virginia. 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
- Waldron, Leigh
- Cox, Marvin
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- Appalachia
- Folklore--Appalachia34
- Music.
- Oral histories--Appalachia34
- Religion.7
- Death.4
- Mourning customs.4
- Instrument manufacture.3
- Mandolin.3
- Art.2
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- Cox, Ricky9
- McGuire, Cindy4
- Vest, Nelson L.4
- Vest, Pauline H.4
- Williams, Sherri L.4
- Flavin, Taylor3
- Walker, Gaylord May3
- Walker, James3
- Banus, Elizabeth Ann2
- Banus, Stephanie Joy2
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