This program for the 1931 Cherokee Indian Fair is 20 pages and documents the fair that was held on October 6, 7, 8, & 9 of that year. The fair was first formally established and held regularly in 1914. Since it began, one of its main functions...
Scots-Irish -- North Carolina; North Carolina -- Emigration and immigration; Music -- North Carolina -- Madison County; Macon County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Special events -- North Carolina, Western; Authors, American --...
To open the show, Amy talks about the history of the migration of the Scotch-Irish to North Carolina in the 18th century and introduces Jim Taylor of Madison County who sings the Scottish song "Pretty Peggy-O." Doreyl and her guest, Doris Hunter of...
Contests -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Cat adoption -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County;
Amy introduces CSA’s third Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest for the year, scheduled for the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s RailFest on September 18th. Doreyl visits with the Catman (Dr. Harold Sims), at the cat sanctuary in...
This lidded doubleweave rivercane basket was made by Lottie Queen Stamper (1907-1987) and photographed by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. The basket is modeled after an 18th century Cherokee basket in the collection of the British Museum. In...
