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A Taste of History: Preserving the One-Room School Culture in Floyd County, Virginia
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- Derrick, Ruth
- Brown, Effie King
- Whitenack, Mason L.
- Albert, Nola
- Shelor, Dwight
- Wimmer, Diana
- Baldwin, Amy
- Marshall, Courtney
A Taste of History: Preserving the One-Room School Culture in Floyd County, Virginia
This project was completed by Ruth Derrick in May of 2008 as part of a directed study under Dr. Grace Toney Edwards. The purpose of this project was to research and preserve information about one and two room schools in Floyd County. Ms. Derrick interviewed Effie King Brown, Mason L. Whitenack, Nola Albert, Dwight Shelor, Diana Wimmer, Amy Baldwin, and Courtney Marshall, all of whom attended or taught at one room schools. Transferred to McConnell Library Archives & Special Collections from Appalachian Regional and Rural Studies Center, Fall 2013.- Creator
- Derrick, Ruth
- Brown, Effie King
- Whitenack, Mason L.
- Albert, Nola
- Shelor, Dwight
- Wimmer, Diana
- Baldwin, Amy
- Marshall, Courtney
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A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s
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- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s
In this project Erin Strayer interviewed Carl and Vada Cox, of Willis Virginia. This interview focused on education in the 1940s. During this interview, the Cox’s spoke of classroom experienes that they had as students, the setup of schools, games played at school, social interactions and more. Ms. Strayer wanted to compare the education system of today with that of many decades ago and the Cox’s were more than happy to give her a first hand picture of their experienes. 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
- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
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A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s, Audio
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- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
A Walk in the Past: School in the 1940s, Audio
In this project Erin Strayer interviewed Carl and Vada Cox, of Willis Virginia. This interview focused on education in the 1940s. During this interview, the Cox’s spoke of classroom experienes that they had as students, the setup of schools, games played at school, social interactions and more. Ms. Strayer wanted to compare the education system of today with that of many decades ago and the Cox’s were more than happy to give her a first hand picture of their experienes. 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
- Strayer, Erin
- Cox, Carl
- Cox, Vada
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Children's Folklore: Songs and Games of the Past and Present
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- Wilkerson, Jessica
- Horne, Opal
- Hushour, Mae
- Scott, Savanna
- Scott, Steele
- Wilkerson, Debra Corns
- Wilson, Epsie
Children's Folklore: Songs and Games of the Past and Present
In this project, Jessica Wilkerson interviewed six people, ages ranging from 5 years old to 103 years old to compare the songs, games, and folklore specific to children has 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
- Wilkerson, Jessica
- Horne, Opal
- Hushour, Mae
- Scott, Savanna
- Scott, Steele
- Wilkerson, Debra Corns
- Wilson, Epsie
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Education in a Different Century: A Look At A Day of School in Appalachia
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- Venteicher-Shulman, Tessica
- Wilson, Epsie
- Buzard, Vernie
- Trail, Almeda Williams
Education in a Different Century: A Look At A Day of School in Appalachia
In this project, Tessica Venteicher-Shulman went to a local retirement home and interviewed Epsie Wilson, Vernie Buzard, and Almeda Trail to learn more about what school was like for a student in the beginning of the 20th century. Topics discussed include class size, subjects taught, club and social activities, getting to school, and teachers. 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
- Venteicher-Shulman, Tessica
- Wilson, Epsie
- Buzard, Vernie
- Trail, Almeda Williams
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Education in the Past: Both Sides of the Story
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- Oliveto, Angie
- Albert, Nola
- Hurt, Stanley
- Cox, Elbert
Education in the Past: Both Sides of the Story
In this project, Angie Oliveto interviewed Nola Albert, Stanley Hurt, and Elbert Cox about their experiences in education- both as teachers and students. Ms. Oliveto is studying to be a teacher herself, so this project struck a personal note with her. These interviewed touched on subjects including how education has changed over the years, and how classroom life and interactions have changed. 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
- Oliveto, Angie
- Albert, Nola
- Hurt, Stanley
- Cox, Elbert
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Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family
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- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family
In this project Jessica Virginia Roche Curulla interviewed her aunt, Katherine Anne Roche and her grandmother, Kathryn M. Roche, both of whom are teachers with the purpose of finding out details as to why the tradition of pursuing education, and being employed as educators is so strong in her family. 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
- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
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Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 1
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- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 1
In this project Jessica Virginia Roche Curulla interviewed her aunt, Katherine Anne Roche and her grandmother, Kathryn M. Roche, both of whom are teachers with the purpose of finding out details as to why the tradition of pursuing education, and being employed as educators is so strong in her family. 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
- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
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Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 2
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- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
Education Now and Then: An Insight into the Traditions and Education of the Roche Family, Audio Part 2
In this project Jessica Virginia Roche Curulla interviewed her aunt, Katherine Anne Roche and her grandmother, Kathryn M. Roche, both of whom are teachers with the purpose of finding out details as to why the tradition of pursuing education, and being employed as educators is so strong in her family. 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
- Curulla, Jessica Virginia Roche
- Roche, Kathryn Anne
- Roche, Kathryn M.
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Education: Teaching of the 40's
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- Jalbert, Julia
- Hollandsworth, Muriel
Education: Teaching of the 40's
In this project Julia Jalbert interviewed Muriel Hollandsworth, a former teacher in Appalahcia. Ms. Jalbert was seeking perspectives from both a student and a teacher perspective, and Ms. Hollandsworth was able to provide both. As a teacher, Ms. Hollandsworth taught 5th, 6th, and 7th grades in a one room school house and she spoke of how she taught all three grades at once, spoke of the many subjects taught in schools. She also spoke of having to walk 2.5 miles each way to the school and had to arrive early to build a fire before the students arrived. She spoke of how students had to get water and bring it into the school, which had no running water and how lunchtime worked for the students. 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
- Jalbert, Julia
- Hollandsworth, Muriel
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