Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Radio programs -- United States; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mural painting and...
This week, Amy’s story is “The Battery Operated Radio.” She reminisces about some of the old radio shows. (The segment is followed by “The William Tell Overture” by Ron Smith from Sylva.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guests are Jason...
This article titled 'Road Work Progressing Nicely' from the June 29, 1926, issue of 'The Ruralite' (Sylva, N.C.) highlights the importance of highway improvements in western North Carolina. The article reported on the progress of pouring concrete...
This illustration from Wilbur G. Zeigler and Ben S. Grosscup's late 19th century travel narrative, 'Heart of the Alleghanies'� (p. 173), is captioned, 'Silver Springs. Property of Hon. J. L. Henry.' An advertisement in the book lists the...
Notes for use in ''Our Southern Highlanders.'' A paragraph at the bottom of the page concerning parents' use of the promise of a pig to encourage children to complete chores appears in the publication.
Letter from Kephart to Morve L. Weaver of Visalia, California, concerning Kephart's writings on the history of the American rifle. Kephart lists several of his publications on the topic and also discusses the difficulties that would be encountered...
(007) Tri-folding 12 inch rule. Folding rule in three parts; plated metal; with ''THE DRAUGHON BUSINESS COLLEGE'' ''OPPOSITE POST OFFICE KNOXVILLE, TENN.'' ''THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE IN THE SOUTH''; (037) French curve; stamped with ''KEUFFEL &...
Notes for use in "Our Southern Highlanders." A paragraph at the bottom of the page concerning parents' use of the promise of a pig to encourage children to complete chores appears in the publication.
(007) Tri-folding 12 inch rule. Folding rule in three parts; plated metal; with "THE DRAUGHON BUSINESS COLLEGE" "OPPOSITE POST OFFICE KNOXVILLE, TENN." "THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE IN THE SOUTH"; (037) French curve; stamped with "KEUFFEL & ESSER...
Letter from Kephart to Morve L. Weaver of Visalia, California, concerning Kephart's writings on the history of the American rifle. Kephart lists several of his publications on the topic and also discusses the difficulties that would be encountered...
Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;Coverlets -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
The use of both natural and commercially dyed yarns makes this a striking nineteenth century coverlet. Made by an unidentified weaver, the coverlet pattern is a variation of Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or...
This color image is a close-up of a weave pattern known as Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or imagined, to the flower of the Catalpa, or Catawba, tree that is native to the southern region of the United States. See...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Lover’s Knot with a Pine Tree Border. The back of this photograph is marked: “No.18 Lover's Knot, Somerset Co. Pa. Double woven." The source of the name Lover’s Knot is unknown. A double woven...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Irish Chain. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.21, Irish Chain No.1, Somerset Co., Pa. Double woven." A double woven textile uses two complete sets of warp and weft that interlace. Double...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States;
The pattern name of this black and white image is Irish Chain. A variation of the name is Star and Rose with Pine Tree Border. The back of this photograph is marked: "No.21 1/2, Irish Chain No.2, Somerset Co., Pa. Double woven." A double woven...
Coverlets -- United States; Hand weaving -- United States; Weaving -- United States
This color image is a close-up of a weave pattern known as Catalpa Flower, a name likely derived from its resemblance, real or imagined, to the flower of the Catalpa, or Catawba, tree that is native to the southern region of the United States. See...
This photographic postcard depicts a man and boy sitting on the porch of a cabin surrounded by the materials for what appears to be white oak split baskets. Several complete baskets rest in the foreground and on the chair at right. That chair...
This is a modern example of a very old fiber tool called a niddy noddy, which is a skein winder. Each complete wrap counts as about two yards of fiber. The yarn which remains on it, shows the twisting that occurs with each wrap. This tool,...
This undated pottery pitcher was made by Amanda Sequoyah Swimmer (b. 1921), a self-taught potter of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The youngest of 12 children, she was born and raised in the Straight Fork section of Big Cove, a remote...
