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Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va
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- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va
In this project, Amber S. Yates interviewed several members of her family about living in coal mining camps, about their experiences with coal mining, and about the traditions and ways of forming a community among miners and their families. This 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
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
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Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 1
- Creator
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 1
In this project, Amber S. Yates interviewed several members of her family about living in coal mining camps, about their experiences with coal mining, and about the traditions and ways of forming a community among miners and their families. This 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
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
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Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 2
- Creator
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 2
In this project, Amber S. Yates interviewed several members of her family about living in coal mining camps, about their experiences with coal mining, and about the traditions and ways of forming a community among miners and their families. This 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
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
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Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 3
- Creator
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
Reflections of Coal Mining in Haysi, Va, Audio Part 3
In this project, Amber S. Yates interviewed several members of her family about living in coal mining camps, about their experiences with coal mining, and about the traditions and ways of forming a community among miners and their families. This 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
- Yates, Amber S.
- Davis, Barry
- Yates, Lois W.
- Mitchell, Elsie
- Yates, David C.
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Things Unnatural: Tales of Witches, Haunts, Dreams, Healing Powers, and Superstitions
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- Hale, Tempi Hamilton
- Hamilton, Janice Boggs
- Hamilton, James H.
- Hale, Frances
- Bolling, Jane
- Martin, Margie
- Slemp, Mitzi Hamilton
Things Unnatural: Tales of Witches, Haunts, Dreams, Healing Powers, and Superstitions
Tempi Hale had grown up in a family who enjoyed the art of storytelling, and she had heard stories from her grandparents many times about witches, haunts, superstitions, and healing powers. For this project, Ms. Hale decided to interview her family and her in-laws to collect their stories and to preserve them telling the stories. 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
- Hale, Tempi Hamilton
- Hamilton, Janice Boggs
- Hamilton, James H.
- Hale, Frances
- Bolling, Jane
- Martin, Margie
- Slemp, Mitzi Hamilton
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Things Unnatural: Tales of Witches, Haunts, Dreams, Healing Powers, and Superstitions, Audio
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- Hale, Tempi Hamilton
- Hamilton, Janice Boggs
- Hamilton, James H.
- Hale, Frances
- Bolling, Jane
- Martin, Margie
- Slemp, Mitzi Hamilton
Things Unnatural: Tales of Witches, Haunts, Dreams, Healing Powers, and Superstitions, Audio
Tempi Hale had grown up in a family who enjoyed the art of storytelling, and she had heard stories from her grandparents many times about witches, haunts, superstitions, and healing powers. For this project, Ms. Hale decided to interview her family and her in-laws to collect their stories and to preserve them telling the stories. 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
- Hale, Tempi Hamilton
- Hamilton, Janice Boggs
- Hamilton, James H.
- Hale, Frances
- Bolling, Jane
- Martin, Margie
- Slemp, Mitzi Hamilton
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Grandma's Ghost Stories: An Analytical Comparison of Traditional Appalachian Tales and Modern Versions
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- Owens, David
- Owens, Helen
Grandma's Ghost Stories: An Analytical Comparison of Traditional Appalachian Tales and Modern Versions
In this project, David Owens interviewed his grandmother, Helen Owens, who is a retired teacher of English and Appalachian studies. As a teacher, Ms. Owens had collected stories from both her students, and her family over the years. In this project, Mr. Owens discusses stories his grandmother collected, their probable origins and their relation to Russell County, Virginia. This 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
- Owens, David
- Owens, Helen
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One Man's View: An Oral History of Cripple Creek
- Creator
- Everhart, Willie K.
One Man's View: An Oral History of Cripple Creek
In this project, Willie K. Everhart interviews his father, Robert Williams about their lives in Cripple Creek, in Wythe County, Virginia. Everhart’s family had lived there for generations and Mr. Williams had told him stories about the family and the area in which they live his whole life. This project tells both the story of the family and the land they lived on. 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
- Everhart, Willie K.
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Rememberings. A Family Heritage of Appalachian Folk Culture
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- Combiths, Katherine Altice
- Altice, Zane
- Altice, Jean Martin
- Altice, Blanche Mills
- Altice, Watson
- Watson, Nelda Carter
Rememberings. A Family Heritage of Appalachian Folk Culture
While studying Appalachian Folk Culture in college, Katherine Altice Combiths saw much of her history, and for the first time began to understand her own connection with Appalachia. She also realized the importance of preserving her own family’s stories, photos, and genealogies before those who knew them passed away. This 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
- Combiths, Katherine Altice
- Altice, Zane
- Altice, Jean Martin
- Altice, Blanche Mills
- Altice, Watson
- Watson, Nelda Carter
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Today's Forecast- Flurries. The Snow of 1960
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- Boyd, Jennifer
- Hylton, Alfred
- Hylton, Delores
- Bolt, Ruth Jean
Today's Forecast- Flurries. The Snow of 1960
In this project, Jennifer Boyd chose to write about the great snowstorm of 1960 in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Her informants told stories and related first-hand information about how they and their rural community suffered and persevered. This 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
- Boyd, Jennifer
- Hylton, Alfred
- Hylton, Delores
- Bolt, Ruth Jean
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- Appalachia
- Folklore--Appalachia31
- Oral histories--Appalachia31
- Coal miners5
- Coal mines and mining.5
- Epperly, Stephen Matteson, 1952-4
- Hall, Gina Renee, 1961-19804
- Murder.4
- Bristol (Va.)3
- Christiansburg (Va.)3
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- Davis, Barry4
- DuBose, Marsha4
- Hayes, Bob4
- King, Gordon C. Jr.4
- King, Nicole4
- Martin, Dorothy H.4
- Mitchell, Elsie4
- Stovall, Brack4
- Yates, Amber S.4
- Yates, David C.4
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