This article by Bonnie Willis Ford appeared in the 1933, April issue of "Handicrafter" magazine. It is a summary of the activities which were part of the August, 1932 Weaving Institute. Edward Worst led the weaving program, while Lucy Morgan...
The front of the commencement program for the Almond High School in the community of Almond, in Swain County, North Carolina, features a dark gray floral design on the upper right and lower left corners against a lighter gray cover to highlight the...
The front of the commencement program for the Almond High School in the community of Almond, in Swain County, North Carolina, features a dark gray floral design on the upper right and lower left corners against a lighter gray cover to highlight the...
This photograph, taken in the mid-1940s, shows John C. Campbell Folk School students and community members dancing in the school's Keith House. Built in the 1930s, the Keith House housed administrative offices, a weaving room, and the community...
This essay tells the story of Olive Dame Campbell and her involvement with the traditional songs of the mountain region. It describes her collaboration with Cecil Sharp, British researcher, who came to the United States hoping to find some of the...
Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cockman Family (Musical Group);Chair caning -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina --...
The show begins with a tribute to Aunt Corie. Part two of Doreyl’s interview with John and Jane Cockman in the Creative Corner segment. Amy talks with her brother David Franklin Ammons, who describes how he became a chair caner by watching...
These bears were carved from walnut by Irma and James “Red” Bradley, members of the Soco community and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Both are carvers, with James using a bandsaw to cut out a piece of wood and Irma finishing off the pieces...
Kephart lived near the community of Medlin in Swain County, North Carolina, from 1904 - 1907. This view, labeled ''Medlin from Sugar Fork (evening),'' is on Album page 15 with a general page heading ''Great Smoky Mts.'' Six previous captions with...
Kephart lived near the community of Medlin in Swain County, North Carolina, from 1904 - 1907. This view, labeled "Medlin from Sugar Fork (evening)," is on Album page 15 with a general page heading "Great Smoky Mts." Six previous captions with...
