In 1944, the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild and the Southern Highlanders, Inc. received a $6,000 grant from the General Education Board to study the field of crafts as an income-producing venture in the southern Appalachian area. Grant staff...
This set of letters pertains to the receipt of a grant from the General Education Board to the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild and the Southern Highlanders, Inc. to perform an "Exploratory Study of Craft Education in the Southern Highlands."...
Brown Pottery was a family business "until taken over by commercial firm 3 or 4 years ago" (Valor Ware). D.P. Brown's son, Louis, was the fifth generation to work in clay. "Louis, the son, modeled little clay pigs, and Ruth, the daughter, made a...
The Southern Highland Handicraft Guild met for its fall membership meeting in Gatlinburg, Tenn. on October 25 and 26, 1944. Meeting minutes generally contain committee reports, financial statements, new members, announcements of regional events,...
The Artisans Shop was owned by Robert Valier, who made furniture and taught area men in the craft. Questionnaires like this one were the raw data for the exploratory study of the Craft Education Project, a joint undertaking by the Southern...
Allanstand Cottage Industries was founded as a sales outlet for regional craft artists. Founded in Madison County, North Carolina in 1896 by Frances Goodrich, the shop later moved to a storefront in Asheville. Goodrich donated the shop to the...
The Spinning Wheel was a weaving and craft shop operated by Clementine Douglas in Asheville, N.C. It first opened in 1925. At the time of the survey, the shop was located in a log cabin in South Asheville, which is still in use today. Douglas...
John C. Campbell Folk School was one of the leaders in the crafts revival period and served as a model for other craft enterprises. At the time of this survey, the school offered classes in woodworking, woodcarving, weaving, and vegetable or...
When the Allanstand Cottage Industries craft shop in Asheville, North Carolina was transferred from Frances Goodrich to the Southern Mountain Handicraft Guild in 1931, it presented Guild members with an outlet to sell their craft products. It was...
Daniel Boone IV, a direct descendant of the pioneer explorer, learned blacksmithing from his father. He also worked with Anthony Lord, an Arts & Craft metalworker, who settled in western North Carolina. Questionnaires like this one were the raw...
Howard Ford, also known as Toni Ford, was raised in the mid-west and received extensive training in various craft media. His resume includes a long list of instruction books and equipment he was involved in creating. He worked for the Penland...
Helen Hickman wove for many years and worked with Dorland Bell/Warren Wilson College. A note at the end of her papers reads "We are close to Moore General Hosital for wounded soldiers. I could help there if needed. Could give two or three...
Minnie Tyson made braided rugs and learned her craft from her mother. Notes at the end of the paper read "I get $1.60 per sq. ft. Drugett - a big rug but not a carpet. Do own designing - stamping for hooked rugs, dyeing - Make rugs from loopers...
Mr. Burnley Weaver was a printer for an advertising business. He carried his business on into the craft realm with block prints and etching. He handbound special editions. Questionnaires like this one were the raw data for the exploratory study...
The Blue Ridge Weavers was a shop in Tryon, North Carolina that was established in 1914. Mr. & Mrs. Cathey helped local people with basketmaking and weaving. Questionnaires like this one were the raw data for the exploratory study of the Craft...
This catalog features craft items available through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1930s. The photographs of various craft items are accompanied by a brief description of that craft. Also included are inserts identifying craft...
Dyes and dyeing -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Hand weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Weaving -- United States;
The Dye Pot was a shop in Norton, North Carolina, operated by Mrs. Lewis Norton. She dyed the fibers that were woven at her shop and trained interested members of the community. She was "Deeply interested in improving the living conditions in the...
Ralph Lawrence learned weaving in the mountains. He was a foreman at Appalachian Weavers in Tryon, North Carolina. At the time of the questionnaire he was making rugs and bags using "looper" fiber. He employed two discharged military soldiers. ...
William Dodge was trained as an architect before he went to Europe for World War I. After the war he came to the Oteen Veterans Administration Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina for treatment. There he was taught metalwork as part of his...
Art metal-work -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Jewelry making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
Olive Clark was self-taught and at one time supported her family with her craft. Questionnaires like this one were the raw data for the exploratory study of the Craft Education Project, a joint undertaking by the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild...
