Carving of pair of horsehead bookends made of wood by Cherokee artisan Goingback Chiltoskey, whose last name is also sometimes spelled Chiltosky or Chiltoskie.
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mining camps -- West Virginia; West Virginia -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; African...
To open the show, Amy shares memories of her mother, Cannie Owen Ammons, in her story "Cannie From Wolf Mountain,” accompanied by "O Perfect Love" from Jo Northup and Richard Birt of Asheville. On Creative Corner, Doreyl and her guest, Bryan...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Bands (Music) -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee art -- North Carolina,...
The show opens with Amy’s story “Crack Shot Momma,” which is about her mother shooting a black snake that was eating one of her chickens. “Mountain Song” accompanies the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is John West, who is the...
Quilting -- North Carolina, Western; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Depressions --1929 -- North Carolina -- Jackson County -- Personal narratives; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina...
Amy shares memories of quilting that continue to resonate for her. Doreyl interviews Gayle Woody from Dillsboro, an art teacher with multiple talents, including gospel music. Amy talks with Leola Brown from Cullowhee, who will turn 90 years old...
This letter from J.L. Jones, Almond, N.C., to Sheriff J.E. McLain, Webster, N.C., dated February 24, 1896, concerns payment of taxes. The letterhead for this store in Almond, N.C., highlights that it deals in 'Notions, Dry Goods, Shoes,...
The information about goats is referenced on page 44 of ''Our Southern Highlanders'': ''The mountain people know little or nothing about goats. I am convinced that these hardy animals would be more profitable to the small farmers of the wilder...
The information about goats is referenced on page 44 of "Our Southern Highlanders": "The mountain people know little or nothing about goats. I am convinced that these hardy animals would be more profitable to the small farmers of the wilder...
