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Bringing Families Together with Music
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- Lytton, Angie
- Lytton, Terry
- Lytton, Debbie
Bringing Families Together with Music
In this project, Angie Lytton interviewed her father Terry Lytton, and her aunt, Debbie Lytton about their experiences playing music and about the importance of music in their family. Mw. Lytton was aware of three generations of musicians in her immediate family and used this interview process to learn more about 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
- Lytton, Angie
- Lytton, Terry
- Lytton, Debbie
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A Whisper in the Mountains. A Look at the Music and People of Appalachia
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- McKenzie, Lori
- McKenzie, Mamie
- McKenzie, John P.
- Barr, Tommy
A Whisper in the Mountains. A Look at the Music and People of Appalachia
In this project, Lori McKenzie interviewed Mamie McKenzie, her father John P. McKenzie, and Tommy Barr, the owner of Barr’s Fiddle Shop about Appalachian music. The interviews focused on topics concerning how the music helps identify the Appalachian region, exposing new listeners to the music, and what the music means to Appalachians. These interviews are interesting because they provide a different perspective from many depression stories we have heard. 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
- McKenzie, Lori
- McKenzie, Mamie
- McKenzie, John P.
- Barr, Tommy
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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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Funny Stories I Married Into: The Funny Side of White Mountain
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- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Mullins, Ella Jean
- Jewell, Shelby
- Jewell, Elbert "Ebby" Jr.
Funny Stories I Married Into: The Funny Side of White Mountain
In this project, Teresa Stutso Jewell asked members of her family to tell stories. These stories provide a personal accounting of their lives and include topics such as playing music, hunting, and just living life in general. 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
- Jewell, Teresa Stutso
- Mullins, Ella Jean
- Jewell, Shelby
- Jewell, Elbert "Ebby" Jr.
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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 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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Passing it On, Picking it Up: How Fiddle Tunes Move From Fiddler to Fiddler
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- 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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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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Clinton Smith: A Man of Many Talents
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- Freel, Michael J.
- Smith, Clinton
- Sheppard, Darrell
Clinton Smith: A Man of Many Talents
In this project Michael J. Freel interviewed Clinton Smith, an instrument maker and renaissance man in Montgomery County, Virginia. During the interview, Mr. Smith spoke of making 100 fiddles and 2 banjos, planning on trying to remake the steam engine more efficiently, being interested in harnessing the power of magnets, the manufacture of gasoline, his father’s business of making railroad ties and mining supports, 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
- Freel, Michael J.
- Smith, Clinton
- Sheppard, Darrell
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Clinton Smith: A Man of Many Talents, Supplemental Audio
- Creator
- Freel, Michael J.
- Smith, Clinton
- Sheppard, Darrell
Clinton Smith: A Man of Many Talents, Supplemental Audio
(The audio in this fileIn this project by Michael J. Freel, it is included here as additional information that may be of interest to researchers.) Michael J. Freel interviewed Clinton Smith, an instrument maker and renaissance man in Montgomery County, Virginia. During the interview, Mr. Smith spoke of making 100 fiddles and 2 banjos, planning on trying to remake the steam engine more efficiently, being interested in harnessing the power of magnets, the manufacture of gasoline, his father’s business of making railroad ties and mining supports, 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
- Freel, Michael J.
- Smith, Clinton
- Sheppard, Darrell
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- Folklore--Appalachia
- Music.
- Oral histories--Appalachia34
- Religion.7
- Death.4
- Mourning customs.4
- Instrument manufacture.3
- Mandolin.3
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- Cox, Ricky9
- McGuire, Cindy4
- Vest, Nelson L.4
- Vest, Pauline H.4
- Williams, Sherri L.4
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- Walker, Gaylord May3
- Walker, James3
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