Poets, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; American poetry -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Heart -- Diseases -- Prevention; Musicians -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
In celebration of "Heart Month,” we feature stories from and for the heart! Doreyl’s guest, poet Thomas Rain Crowe from Tuckasegee, shares poetry from the heart. Amy interviews our own Neal Hearn of Franklin, who talks about caring for the...
Gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gardening -- Poetry; Webster (N.C.) -- History; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Doreyl talks with Thomas Rain Crowe from Tuckasegee about gardening, and Crowe shares some gardening poetry. Amy’s guest, Joe Rhinehart of Webster, shares some of the interesting history of his historic town; Harry Cagle’s "Boil Them Cabbage...
Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Radio broadcasters -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Radio personalities -- North...
Amy and Doreyl reminisce about growing up in the mountains and finding creative inspiration in nature. For Memorial Day, they share stories from six past shows, emphasizing the need for continued support in order to keep Stories of Mountain Folk on...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Poets, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Centenarians -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County;
For the last day of 2011, Stories of Mountain Folk pulled together snippets of interviews from the past year. First, Amy's ballroom dancing story. Doreyl's Creative Corner features interviews with Joyce Moore, Becky Lipkin, and Thomas Rain...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cooking -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Morgan, Robert, 1918-; Cherokee Indians -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
In her opening story, "Camping under the Stars," Amy recalls childhood memories of camping out and sharing youthful dreams around the campfire with her siblings. (“A Rose in a Fire” by Bill Mize and Martha Jacobs accompanies her story.) On...
Berry, Thomas, 1914-2009; Environmentalism; Orphanages -- North Carolina; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Shape-note singing;
Amy’s story, “A Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear” carries us back to Thanksgiving time in the 50s. “There Was a Time” by Appalachian Fire follows the segment. On Creative Corner, Doreyl spends time with poet Thomas Rain Crowe. They talk...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This photograph shows renowned Cherokee woodworker Amanda Crowe (1928-2004). Born and raised on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina, Crowe started drawing and carving at the age of four and later earned a scholarship to study a the Art...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This photograph shows renowned Cherokee woodworker Amanda Crowe (1928-2004) working on a carving of a dancing bear. Born and raised on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina, Crowe started drawing and carving at the age of four and later...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
This 1980 photograph by an unknown photographer shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her...
This black and white photograph is of a white oak flower basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Lillian Crowe. Lillian Crowe was born in 1941 into a family of basket weavers. Her mother was Minda Wolfe (Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe, 1897-1983). ...
This undated white oak fruit basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe (1897-1983). Baskets of this shape and size were often used as serving pieces, to store or serve fruit or nuts. The white oak used in this basket was...
This undated black and white photograph is of ribbed white oak fruit basket by Cherokee basket weaver Minda Wolfe. Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe (1897-1983) was part an active basket weaving family. Her sister, Alice Sequoyah Walkingstick...
This black and white photograph is of a ribbed white oak basket with handle that was made by Cherokee basket weaver Ollie Crowe. Ollie Wolfe Crowe was born into a family of basket weavers. Her mother was Minda Wolfe (Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe,...
This undated white oak basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe (1897-1983). Given its shape and size, this lidded basket was likely used as a picnic basket. The handle is woven into and beneath the basket to give it...
This undated white oak basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Lillian W. Crowe. Given its shape and size, this lidded basket was likely used as a shopping basket, often called a shopper. The handle is woven into and beneath the basket to give...
This undated white oak basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe (1897-1983). Given its shape and size, this lidded basket was likely used as a lunch basket or shopper. The handle is woven into and beneath the basket to...
This undated white oak basket was made by Cherokee basket weaver Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe (1897-1983). Given its shape and size, this lidded basket may have been used as a sewing basket. Two loop handles are woven at its edges. The white oak...
This black and white photograph is of a lidded white oak basket with handle that was made by Cherokee basket weaver Lillian Crowe. Crowe was born in 1941 into a family of basket weavers. Her mother was Minda Wolfe (Minda Hill Sequoyah Wolfe,...
