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We Had A Great Childhood. Memories of Two Sisters Growing Up in Wise, Virginia, Audio
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- Hibbitts, Allison
- Gardner, Sherry
- Womble, Kim
We Had A Great Childhood. Memories of Two Sisters Growing Up in Wise, Virginia, Audio
In this project Allison Hibbitts interviewed her mother, Sherry Gardner; and her aunt, Kim Womble. The two interviewees spoke of growing up in Wise County, Virginia, coal mining, baptisms, church services, superstitions, going to see the doctor in Pound Virginia, and life in a small mountain community. 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
- Hibbitts, Allison
- Gardner, Sherry
- Womble, Kim
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We Had A Great Childhood. Memories of Two Sisters Growing Up in Wise, Virginia
- Creator
- Hibbitts, Allison
- Gardner, Sherry
- Womble, Kim
We Had A Great Childhood. Memories of Two Sisters Growing Up in Wise, Virginia
In this project Allison Hibbitts interviewed her mother, Sherry Gardner; and her aunt, Kim Womble. The two interviewees spoke of growing up in Wise County, Virginia, coal mining, baptisms, church services, superstitions, going to see the doctor in Pound Virginia, and life in a small mountain community. 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
- Hibbitts, Allison
- Gardner, Sherry
- Womble, Kim
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Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr., Audio
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- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr., Audio
In this project Chase Thompson interviewed his grandmother, Evelyn Dotson and his uncle, Charles Dotson Jr. During this interview, the Dotsons spoke of growing up in Eastern Kentucky, their clothing, schools, and other aspects of life in 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
- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
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Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr.
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- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
Thirty-One Years Growing Up in Appalachia: Memories of Evelyn Dotson and Charles Dotson, Jr.
In this project Chase Thompson interviewed his grandmother, Evelyn Dotson and his uncle, Charles Dotson Jr. During this interview, the Dotsons spoke of growing up in Eastern Kentucky, their clothing, schools, and other aspects of life in 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
- Thompson, Chase
- Dotson, Evelyn
- Dotson, Charles Jr.
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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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Showdown Throwdown
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- Across the Way Productions
Showdown Throwdown
Advertisement poster for the Showdown Throwdown June 20, 2015- a battle of the bands finale. The winner of the battle wins a spot at the next FloydFest as the opening band for Emmylou Harris. 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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She Ain't No Stupid Hillbilly: Defeating the Stigma
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- Cardwell. Alicia L.
- Oliver, Bridgett
She Ain't No Stupid Hillbilly: Defeating the Stigma
In this project Alicia Cardwell interviewed Bridgett Oliver of New Castle, Virginia. During this interview, Ms. Oliver dispelled many of the common stereotypes of “hillbilly’s” in her description of her life as she has lived 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
- Cardwell. Alicia L.
- Oliver, Bridgett
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Robert Gipe Public Reading (2015) (bis)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Gipe, Robert
Robert Gipe Public Reading (2015) (bis)
Public reading by Robert Gipe, one of the featured authors from the 38th Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University in the summer of 2015. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Gipe, Robert
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Rita Quillen Public Reading (2015)
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- Burriss, Theresa
- Quillen, Rita
Rita Quillen Public Reading (2015)
Public reading by Rita Quillen, one of the featured authors from the 38th Highland Summer Conference held on the campus of Radford University in the summer of 2015. The Highland Summer Conference is held yearly and consists of classes, readings and personal interaction with featured Appalachian authors.- Creator
- Burriss, Theresa
- Quillen, Rita
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Rising From the Ashes: The Story of Evelyn Rose Glumsic
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- Glumsic, Milena
- Glumsic, Evelyn Rose
Rising From the Ashes: The Story of Evelyn Rose Glumsic
In this project Milena Glumsic interviewed her grandmother, Evelyn Rose Glumsic of Edgewater, Maryland. Thess interviews were held over the telephone, and during them Ms. Glumsic spoke about using home remdies to heal people, gave particulars as to how to make various home remedies, spoke of canning fruits and vegetables, and differing methods of preserving meats. 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
- Glumsic, Milena
- Glumsic, Evelyn Rose
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- Norfolk Southern Railroad Company5
- American literature Appalachian Region. Southern4
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- Across the Way Productions8
- Bailey, Katelyn5
- Davis, James5
- Burriss, Theresa4
- Radford University4
- Glencoe Museum3
- Kolenbrander, Ron3
- Atwood, Caleb S.2
- Atwood, James William2
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