This undated bowl was made by Cora Arch Wahnetah (1907-1986), a renowned Cherokee potter who learned to make pottery in the traditional way from her mother, Ella Arch. Typically, she used the coil method to form her pots and paddle stamped them to...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
It is not known who carved this wood animal in the collection of Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, but carved animal figures have been the mainstay of Eastern Band of Cherokee since the 1930s. Typically, the Cherokee make a variety of carvings: dough...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Animal welfare -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs --...
Amy opens the show with stories of her dog, Samson. Doreyl interviews Cynthia Morris from Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation in Waynesville, discussing the great mission of the group. Amy talks to Matt Baker from Franklin whose book, My Mountain...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph by an unknown photographer shows an example of a Cherokee dance mask. The mask maker's name is unknown. Cherokee masks were typically carved from buckeye or poplar, but were also be made from hornets' nests, animal hides, or...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph by an unknown photographer shows an example of a Cherokee dance mask. The mask maker's name is unknown. Cherokee masks were typically carved from buckeye or poplar, but were also be made from hornets' nests, animal hides, or...
Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph shows an example of a Cherokee “booger” mask The names of the carver and the photographer are unknown. Cherokee masks were typically carved from buckeye or poplar, but were also be made from hornets' nests, animal...
Animal rescue -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Heart -- Diseases -- Prevention; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County;
This week, interviews with two people who give from the heart: Amy interviews Veronica Nicholas of Sylva, president of ARF (Jackson County Humane Society), and Neal Hearn concludes his interview with Dr. Earl Haddock of Sylva, a heart specialist...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Cemeteries -- North Carolina, Western; Decoration and ornament -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;...
“Autumn” poem begins the show as Amy recites her love of the mountains. Doreyl talks with the Catman (Dr. Harold Sims), who shares the story of his shelter and his attentiveness to the welfare of cats. Amy spends time with Linda Owen Vinson and...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Personal trainers; Exercise; Nutrition; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; African Americans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Genealogy; Animal rescue --...
Amy’s story “Oh and So,” about twin bear cubs, begins the show. “Let it Snow” by Ashleigh and Holly Fortner follows the story. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is personal trainer David Quarnstrom. He talks about ways to be healthier...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Caldwell County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Oral tradition -- North Carolina;...
Amy opens the show with her story “Daddy’s Little Helper,” which is about her relationship with her father and her experiences helping him work on cars. On Creative Corner, Doreyl continues her interview with Brant Barnes. He goes into great...
This corn stalk doll was was made by Frances Nicholson of Jackson County, North Carolina in the 1930s. The doll is made in the form of a dog or horse, with a face drawn in with a marker.
This six-page promotional brochure about the John C. Campbell Folk School was designed to attract students as well as assist with fund raising. It was written by the school's founder, Olive Dame Campbell circa 1945. This brochure was distributed...
This photograph features several carved animals and was taken by John Jacob Niles, in the 1930s. Niles (1892-1980) accompanied and assisted Doris Ulmann on her photography trips through Appalachia. These hand-carved animal figures were made at the...
This photograph of Gwen Cornwell carving a small animal was taken by Doris Ulmann when she came to Brasstown, N.C. in 1933 or 1934. Cornwell was one of the first woodcarvers at the John C. Campbell Folk School participating in the cooperative that...
This pamphlet was produced by the Handicraft Department of the John C. Campbell Folk School for the purpose of marketing crafts created by the school's students and cooperatives. Illustrated with drawings of animal carvings and a handmade hearth...
This feed bin was made by woodworker Jesse Stalcup around the 1910s. A useful barn or shed item for storing animal grains, this feed bin shows lots of wear. The bottom of the bin has been replaced and it appears that the legs have as well. An...
This goose, carved in apple wood, was made by Hayden Hensley (1911-2001). A native of Cherokee County, Hensley's name was sometimes spelled Haden. He was a student at the John C. Campbell Folk School in its earliest years, attending the first...
