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A Look Into the Past: Dale Osborne Remembers
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- Osborne, Marisa
- Osborne, Mitchel Dale
A Look Into the Past: Dale Osborne Remembers
In this project Marisa Osborne interviewed her grandfather, Mitchel Dale Osborne. During the interview, Mr. Osborne spoke mostly about running a country store, but also talked about working for the FBI, and growing up with 6 brothers and a sister in the 1940s. 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
- Osborne, Marisa
- Osborne, Mitchel Dale
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Schools of Yesteryear: When Carrie and Edwin Cole Went to School
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- Katwal, Justin
- Cole, Carrie
- Cole, Edwin
Schools of Yesteryear: When Carrie and Edwin Cole Went to School
In this project Justin Katwal interviewed Carrie and Edwin Cole, of Pilot, Virginia. The Coles spoke of going to school in Pilot School, Pleasant View School, and Double Springs school. During the interview, The Coles gave a tour of Pilot School and explained various things about it that Mr. Katwal might not have known, such as the firewood shed which was stocked by students, using a ladder as a fire escape, discipline in the school, and also talked about the teachers at the school: Miss Ellen Chafen for first and second grade; Miss June Earles for third and fourth grade; and then a preacher named Mr. Arnold Naff for the other grades in the building. 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
- Katwal, Justin
- Cole, Carrie
- Cole, Edwin
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Making Somethin' Out of Nothin': The Living Legend of "Swede" Blevins
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- Dobbins, Katelyn
- Blevins, Roy "Swede"
Making Somethin' Out of Nothin': The Living Legend of "Swede" Blevins
In this project Katelyn Dobbins interviewed her step-father, Roy “Swede” Blevins. During the interview Mr. Blevins talked about moonshine, warts, religion, music, food, medicine and many 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
- Dobbins, Katelyn
- Blevins, Roy "Swede"
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Life and Business Remembered by James and Hilda Harmon
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- Koutsogiannis, Elizabeth
- Harmon, Hilda
- Harmon James
Life and Business Remembered by James and Hilda Harmon
In this project Elizabeth Koutsogiannis interviewed Hilda and James Harmon about their experiences owning a general store in Floyd County, Virginia. During the interview, the Harmons talked about various products they carried, “loafers” spending time at the store, dynamite, getting in trouble for selling too much sugar to someone who was making moonshine, and working with and buying from local farmers. 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
- Koutsogiannis, Elizabeth
- Harmon, Hilda
- Harmon James
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Weddings, Work, and Drag Races: A Narrative of Joe and Joyce Mundy
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- Mundy, Jessica
- Mundy, Joyce
- Mundy, Joe
Weddings, Work, and Drag Races: A Narrative of Joe and Joyce Mundy
In this project Jessica Mundy interviewed her grandparents, about the traditions of marriage with the intent of discovering how the same things are viewed differently by men and women. During the interview, topics included working on farms, games they played as children, their wedding, a banjo 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
- Mundy, Jessica
- Mundy, Joyce
- Mundy, Joe
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Foster Falls and Beyond: Childhood Memories of Dorothy Wooldridge
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- Stanley, Taryn
- Wooldridge, Dorothy
Foster Falls and Beyond: Childhood Memories of Dorothy Wooldridge
In this project Taryn Stanley interviewed Dorothy Wooldridge, or Blue Ridge, Virginia. During this interview, Ms. Wooldridge spoke of her food, her childhood homes, superstitions, spoke of makinb butter, eating fresh vegetables as a child and divining for water. 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
- Stanley, Taryn
- Wooldridge, Dorothy
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Growing up in Snowville Virginia: Sharon Williamson
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- Melton, Ashley
- Williamson, Sharon
Growing up in Snowville Virginia: Sharon Williamson
In this project Ashley Melton interviewed Sharon Williamson of Snowville, Virginia. During the interview, Ms. Williamson spoke of growing up on a farm, living in a haunted cabin, gave a driving tour of the small town, spoke of growing up on a small farm, talked about canning and preserving foods, and about her method of making rugs. 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
- Melton, Ashley
- Williamson, Sharon
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The Appalachian Royals
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- Royal, Olivia
- Royal, Susan
- Royal, Melissa Martin
- Royal, Steve
The Appalachian Royals
In this project Olivia Royal interviewed her mother, Melissa Martin Royal, and her grandparents Susan and Steve Royal. Each person was interviewed privately and asked generally the same questions. During the interviews there was talk of initiations, superstitions, recipes, Christmas traditions, fold remedies and marriage. 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
- Royal, Olivia
- Royal, Susan
- Royal, Melissa Martin
- Royal, Steve
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The Stanley Family and Their Visit to a Haunted Cabin in Tennessee
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- Smith, Justin
- Stanley, Cody Arland
- Stanley, Kathy
- Stanley, John
The Stanley Family and Their Visit to a Haunted Cabin in Tennessee
In this project Justin Smith interviewed the Stanley family about an experience they had in a haunted cabin at Hideaway Ridge in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Stanley’s had rented a cabin and each experienced seeing or hearing people or voices that were not there. Each of the three family members were interviewed separately so that their individual stories could be recorded.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
- Smith, Justin
- Stanley, Cody Arland
- Stanley, Kathy
- Stanley, John
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Radford University in the 1960's From Linda Milburn's Eyes
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- Carmichael, Glen
- Milburn, Linda
Radford University in the 1960's From Linda Milburn's Eyes
In this project Glen Carmichael interviewed his grandmother, Linda Milburn. Ms. Milburn had attended Radford College in the 1960s and Glen Carmichael was attending the same college, now called Radford University at the time of the interview. During the interview, Ms. Wilburn spoke of her experiences living in the dormitory, meeting her husband, food at the college including Petunia casserole (tuna and peas) and large Sunday meal each week, friends she made and kept from college, and about the clothes she made and wore while there. 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
- Carmichael, Glen
- Milburn, Linda
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Saltville: A Town, A History, A People
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- Frye, Ashley
- Price, Jim
- Oliger, Lois
- Olinger, Dave
Saltville: A Town, A History, A People
In this project Ashley Frye interviewed her grandparents, Jim Price, Lois Olinger, and Dave Olinger. During the interview they talked of the history of Saltville, Virginia, of growing up there, and the influence that the Olin Matheison company had on the town. 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
- Frye, Ashley
- Price, Jim
- Oliger, Lois
- Olinger, Dave
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FloydFest 16
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- Across the Way Productions
FloydFest 16
Advertising poster for the sixteenth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 27-31, 2016. This poster features a photograph of a band playing on the Dreaming stage, and a list of bands participating in the festival. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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The Phoenix
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- Across the Way Productions
The Phoenix
Advertising poster for an October 29, 2016 concert by the Screaming J's at The Phoenix. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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Floyd Fandango
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- Across the Way Productions
Floyd Fandango
Advertising poster for the June 25, 2016 Floyd Fandango Beer and Wine Fest. This poster lists bands participating in the festival and shows the Fandango graphic featuring what appears to be wheat, grapes, and two young ladies drinking beer and wine. In addition to bands, this festival features various micro-breweries and Virginia wineries. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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The Phoenix
- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
The Phoenix
Advertisment poster for live music at the Phoenix. The poster advertises a series of "Battle of the Bands" where bands compete for a spot in an upcoming FloydFest music festival. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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Brian Wilson
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- Across the Way Productions
Brian Wilson
Advertising poster for the Brian Wilson Celebrates Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary concert held August 20, 2016. The concert was presented by Across the Way Productions. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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FloydFest 16
- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
FloydFest 16
Identification tag for approved photography personnell for the sixteenth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 27-31, 2016. This tag is meant to be worn as a lanyard, is orange in color and has the "A Tribe called Floyd Fest" logo which has a heart shaped dream catcher in place of the "o" in Floyd. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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FloydFest 16
- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
FloydFest 16
Advertising card for the sixteenth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 27-31, 2016. (NOTE: the 2015 FloydFest was called FloydFest 14, so there was apparently not a FloydFest 15 in name.) The artwork on the front of the card has text that reads "A Tribe Called Floyd Fest" and the "O" in Floyd is a heart shaped dream catcher. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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FloydFest 16
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- Across the Way Productions
FloydFest 16
Round sticker advertising the 16th annual FloydFest music festival, held July 27-31, 2016. The sticker is a black background with white text reading "A Tribe Called Floyd Fest". The "O" in Floyd is a dreamcatcher in the shape of a heart. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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FloydFest 16
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- Across the Way Productions
FloydFest 16
Vendor identification tag for the sixteenth annual FloydFest music festival, held July 27-31, 2016. The tag is purple in color and has instructions as to placement and what exactly a vendor can do in the 15x15 foot space assigned them. Across the Way Productions is a management company based in Floyd, Virginia specializing in creating and producing live music events. Among other things, they produce FloydFest, Floyd Fandango and various area concerts.- Creator
- Across the Way Productions
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