This photograph is included in a scrapbook that chronicles Frances Goodrich’s early years in western North Carolina. Frances Louisa Goodrich (1856-1944) was among the first to promote a revival of weaving in the North Carolina mountains,...
Cherokee Indian Reservation (N.C.); Craft shops -- North Carolina -- Cherokee; Buildings -- North Carolina -- Cherokee;
Early postcards illustrated life and scenery in western North Carolina. This card is labeled “In the Smokeys” and includes a Cherokee man dressed in western style headdress. In the background is the Water Wheel Craft Shop.
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Music -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Wagon trains -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina --...
In her story "Upper Room of the Canhouse," Amy describes her rustic mountain childhood, followed by Keith Shuler’s song "Friends.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl and her guest, Larry Barnett of Bryson City, discuss his bluegrass background and his...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons Family; Artists -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Arts -- North Carolina, Western; Arneach, Lloyd; Storytellers -- North Carolina -- Cherokee Indian Reservation; Cherokee Indians -- North...
Amy’s story is “Mountain Sisters Come Home,” where she gives the background of how the storytelling team of the “Ammons Sisters” came about. (“Sister” by J. Robin Whitley from Sylva follows the segment.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s...
Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Businesswomen -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Frontier and pioneer life; African Americans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Indians of North America...
Amy describes the upcoming Catch the Spirit of Appalachia Writer’s Celebration to be held at the Jarrett House in Dillsboro on November 9th. The event highlights regional writers. “Oh Perfect Love” by Jo Northup and Richard Birt plays in the...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Jazz musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina, Western; Mountain life -- North Carolina --...
Amy begins the show with her story “Boney’s Defeat,” which is set in the 1860s and tells how a hunting dog met his end. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Pavel Wlosok, who is the director of the jazz band at Western Carolina University....
A typed caption on this photograph identifies it as 'On Balsam Divide looking towards Black Rock Knob.'� The photograph is featured in a report titled 'Properties of Dr. John R. Brinkley,'� which contains a letter of transmittal from Ellis...
In this elevated view of Canton, N.C., railroad tracks may be seen at the center right and prominent mountain peaks in the background. This card was postmarked May 4, 1906, at Canton, N.C., and, May 6, 1907, at Biddeford, Me. In early 1906...
This image shows the town of Canton, N.C., from a slight elevation and with a mountain range in the background. This card, postmarked May 4, 1907, at Canton, was mailed to Biddeford, Maine. Canton grew quickly in population after it was chosen as...
The cover of the souvenir album 'Western North Carolina R.R. Scenery,' published in the 1880s, features a decorative design of embossed black and gold on a red background.
The handwritten caption on the reverse of this photograph reads 'Dr. B.B. Meroney - late 1800s - Hiwassee River, Murphy, N.C.' A separate notation indicates that the photograph was 'Taken May 1st 1895.' Murphy, the county seat of Cherokee County,...
Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931; Camping equipment industry
Letter from Lucia Gideon of Adventure magazine's Straight Goods Department requesting background information about Kephart for future publicity and reviews.
Kephart did not provide a caption for this photograph featuring a waterfront view and a structure in the background. This picture may have been from a series taken on one of his travels or a hunting trip.
Kephart did not provide a caption for this photograph featuring a man holding a rifle against a forest background. This picture may have been from a series taken on one of his travels or a hunting trip.
The caption on the reverse of the picture, taken on Dicks Creek, near Dillsboro, North Carolina, reads, ''Boiling sorghum - Dick Creek little mill in background.'' This photograph is on Album page 5 with the heading ''Tuckaseegee River.'' It is one...
The caption on the reverse of the picture, which was taken on Dicks Creek, near Dillsboro, North Carolina, reads, "Boiling sorghum - Dick Creek little mill in background." The Album caption reads ""Making sorghum."" This photograph is on Album...
The caption on the reverse of the picture, taken on Dicks Creek, near Dillsboro, North Carolina, reads, "Boiling sorghum - Dick Creek little mill in background." This photograph is on Album page 5 with the heading "Tuckaseegee River." It is one of...
Kephart did not provide a caption for this photograph featuring a man holding a rifle against a forest background. This picture may have been from a series taken on one of his travels or a hunting trip.
