This undated Indian Arts and Crafts Board photograph depicts white oak purse baskets that were made by Carol Welch utilizing techniques and patterns usually associated with rivercane. The pattern is called the Chief’s Heart. Carol Smith Welch...
This letter from O.B. Coward, Sylva, North Carolina, to William Estes, dated January 22, 1889, concerns an offer from Coward to purchase cattle from Estes. The letterhead for the Sylva business of Hall, Smith & Company noted that it dealt in...
This photograph of men on the porch of Fred O. Scrogg's store in Brasstown, N.C. was taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934. The back of the photograph reads, ""Sons of Rest" at Fred O's Store. Fred O. (in doorway) - Roy Teems (left foreground) -...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Centers for the performing arts -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina, Western;...
To open the show, Amy tells her story "O Perfect Love,” with music from Jo Northup and Richard Birt of Asheville, playing the song "O Perfect Love." Doreyl's guest, Eugenia Johnson of Graham County, talks about the programs and events at the...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Rugs, Braided -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Young volunteers in social service -- North Carolina --...
To open the show, Amy recalls memories of walking up the mountain with her grandpa, followed by Mountain Faith’s song "Grandpa.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl and Sylva-based artist Jane McClure, discuss her paintings and her work organizing local...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Teachers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Librarians -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
To open the show, Amy shares “The Legend of Horseshoe Rock,” a story told years ago by her uncle Sterlen. On Creative Corner, Doreyl and her guest, Peggy Dawson of Tuckasegee, discuss the importance of mulch and methods for keeping insects and...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Music -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;...
In the opening story, “Mountain Statistics and Mountain Laurel,” Amy describes the mountains of Appalachia and her fond memories of growing up among them, followed by “Smoky Mountain Memories” from Tuckasegee’s Betty Collins Brown. On...
Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel singers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Mountaintop removal...
Amy’s story, “Underneath Horseshoe Rock” begins the show and talks about Horseshoe Rock, which is located on Wolf Mountain and also discusses living on Wolf Mountain as a young girl. The story is followed by “In the Stable” by the Cockman...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Clay County; Farm life -- North Carolina, Western; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Quilting --...
The show begins with Amy telling a story about her first date with a boy named Bill Carpenter. She compares the nature of dating relationships then to the nature of dating relationships now. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her interview with...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Whiskey -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Distilling, Illicit -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
Amy tells the story of Uncle Sterlen and his daddy. Doreyl interviews Suzanne Farrior, an art teacher for elementary schools and author of three books for children. Amy speaks with R. O. Wilson, who talks about his lifelong experiences with...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County;
Today’s show centers on the artists appearing at this year’s ColorFest. Singer-songwriter Keith Shuler of Sylva performs "Running Wolf.” Doreyl interviews artist Jane Revay from Cullowhee. Amy talks with R.O. Vance, owner of Vance Hardware...
Letter Kephart to O.T. McCroskey of New York City elaborating on Kephart's experiences with the razorback ''Belial'', which was described in chapter 2 of ''Our Southern Highlanders.''
Letter Kephart to O.T. McCroskey of New York City elaborating on Kephart's experiences with the razorback "Belial", which was described in chapter 2 of "Our Southern Highlanders."
This document was the result of a community meeting held on September 30, 1925 to assess the local support for organizing a folk school near Brasstown, N.C. The report consists of 11 questions that reflect the community's understanding and desire...
The Southern Highland Handicraft Guild met for its fall membership meeting in Higgins, North Carolina on October 27 and 28, 1938. Meeting minutes generally contain committee reports, financial statements, new members, announcements of regional...
This photograph, taken by Doris Ulmann in 1933 or 1934, shows J. O. Penland carving a rooster. Penland was an early student and woodcarver trained at the John C. Campbell Folk School, participating in the woodcarving cooperative that later came to...
These three decorated white oak baskets were made by Emma Squirrel Taylor (1920-2002), a master Cherokee basket weaver. Taylor was from the Birdtown community of Cherokee, North Carolina and specialized in white oak baskets. This trio of baskets...
This white oak basket by Emma Squirrel Taylor (1920-2002) was photographed by Indian Arts and Crafts Board. Taylor was a master Cherokee basket weaver from the Birdtown community in Cherokee, North Carolina who specialized in making white oak...
This undated photograph of Cherokee basket weaver Agnes Welch shows her preparing white oak splits to use in weaving a basket. Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee basket weavers, she did not...
This photograph, taken circa 1972 by an unknown photographer, is of Cherokee basket weaver Agnes Welch with an unfinished white oak basket in her lap. Agnes Lossie Welch (1925-1997) was known for making white oak baskets. Unlike most Cherokee...
