Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);Thompson, Robin, 1895-1977; Photographers -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) and brother Robin Thompson (1895-1977) were both photographers. In the 1920s they were partners in Thompson Brothers Commercial Photography, a firm started by their father in 1902. In 1927, the brothers went...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Christmas stories
Doreyl interviews Whimzik, the husband-and-wife team of Glenn Kastrinos and Kjelsty Hanson, who play the flute and drum. Amy brings back Irene Hooper and Etheree Chancellor (both from Cullowhee) for a few short Christmas stories about when they...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Pride of the Mountains (Marching Band); Western Carolina University. Mountain Heritage Center; North Carolina, Western -- History; Cherokee Indians -- Appalachian...
Amy opens the show with a story about a boy named James; they met in the 8th grade and he was her first love. The story is accompanied by “Melody of Love” performed by Richard Hayman. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with David Starnes, who is...
Roan Mountain (N.C. and Tenn.); Carolina Mountain Club of Asheville
This Carolina Mountain Club 'Trip Report' of an excursion to Roan Mountain notes that the roundtrip by automobile from Asheville, North Carolina, was 123.8 miles, with an additional 18 miles covered by foot. The total time for the trip was two...
The booklet by John Nolen titled 'Asheville City Plan: MCMXXII' (Asheville, North Carolina: s.n., 1925) contains map of the 'Main Thoroughfares'� of Asheville, North Carolina. The full credit line reads, 'Asheville, North Carolina. Map of City...
An article titled 'Town of Whittier Is Abolished By Assembly Bill'� appeared in the January 31, 1933, issue of 'The Ruralite' (Sylva, N.C.). An article in the January 19, 1933, issue of a separate newspaper, the 'Jackson County Journal'�...
Traffic accidents -- North Carolina; Great Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.)
The front page of 'The Ruralite' (Sylva, N.C.) newspaper for April 7, 1931 featured two articles that, combined, expressed both optimism and loss. The page contained articles about Sylva's potential as a gateway to the new Great Smoky Mountains...
In its February 19, 1915, issue, the Jackson County Journal (Sylva, N.C.), ran an article entitled 'New Enterprise at Andrews' which described the formation of the Graham County Lumber Company in Andrew, N.C. According to the Journal, the company...
This advertisement for Eagle's Nest and White Sulphur Springs, two of the premier hotels in Waynesville, N.C., appeared in the Greater Western North Carolina Association's Information to Visitors Concerning Greater Western North Carolina...
Tackle box; Metal tackle box painted black with an assortment of fishing hooks and lures; stamped on the inside of the lid ''THE STANDARD TACKLE BOX MADE BY THE ARMSTRONG MFG. CO. HUNTINGTON, W. VA.'' There is a metal divider separating the lid...
Collapsible writing desk (6 pieces); wooden - mostly oak drawer sides are poplar; with two small drawers; ''Pat. Nov 29, 1916'' on detachable leg brace - both sides; 1 leg -wood split / missing glue blocks; one set of legs not attached - screws...
The Album caption reads simply ''Molly and Mrs. Bob.'' Mrs. Bob is Mrs. Bob Barnett, both of whom are featured in Kephart's journals and published writings. This photograph is on Album page 47 with the heading ''Great Smoky Mts.''
Both the handwritten caption on the back of the photograph and the Album caption read: "Bob's Father 'gritting' corn." This photograph is on Album page 47 with the heading "Great Smoky Mts."
Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931; Camping -- Equipment and supplies;
Fishing Lure book (11" x 9.25" open measurement) (a) Outer leather casing, cloth lined with three inner pockets. Top pocket has been partially ripped out where it connects to leather insert (b). Originally this was all one unit. Exterior has...
(029 a) Case for landing net; with ''I-D-L LANDING NET: STEEL COLLAPSING FRAME WITH 12 INCH BAMBOO HANDLE''; very worn - stained, and seams are ripped, insect holes in fabric; label on case is in very poor condition; cotton; tied at one end with...
(029 a) Case for landing net; with "I-D-L LANDING NET: STEEL COLLAPSING FRAME WITH 12 INCH BAMBOO HANDLE"; very worn - stained, and seams are ripped, insect holes in fabric; label on case is in very poor condition; cotton; tied at one end with...
Tackle box; Metal tackle box painted black with an assortment of fishing hooks and lures; stamped on the inside of the lid "THE STANDARD TACKLE BOX MADE BY THE ARMSTRONG MFG. CO. HUNTINGTON, W. VA." There is a metal divider separating the lid from...
Fishing Lure book (a) Outer leather casing, cloth lined with three inner pockets. Top pocket has been partially ripped out where it connects to leather insert (b). Originally this was all one unit. Exterior has broken leather closing strap. Outer...
The Album caption reads simply "Molly and Mrs. Bob." Mrs. Bob is Mrs. Bob Barnett, both of whom are featured in Kephart's journals and published writings. This photograph is on Album page 47 with the heading "Great Smoky Mts."
Both the handwritten caption on the back of the photograph and the Album caption read: "Bob's Father 'gritting' corn". This photograph is on Album page 47 with the heading “Great Smoky Mts.”
