Indian masks -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This undated photograph of Cherokee woodcarver Allen Long shows him carving a traditional dance mask. Long was born in 1917 in the Big Cove Community of Cherokee, North Carolina and started carving masks when he was twelve years old. Long learned...
This undated photograph by an unknown photographer shows the exterior of the wood working shop at Cherokee High School. While many Cherokee carvers got their start carving at home under the guidance of an older family member, many then refined...
Mitchell, Mount (N.C. : Mountain) -- Pictorial works;
This photograph is part of series of images included in “Mount Mitchell and views ~ along Mt. Mitchell Motor Road.” The title page of the album reads, “Mount Mitchell. Top of Eastern America. Altitude 6,711 ft.” Photographer George Masa...
Scenic overlooks -- Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.); Great Smoky Mountains (N.C. and Tenn.);
James E. (Jim) Thompson (1880-1976) was a noted photographer, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast who played a major role in promoting a national park in the Southern Appalachians. In the 1920s, up to the park’s dedication in 1940, Thompson was often...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons family; Music students -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Western Carolina University. Fine & Performing Arts Center; Arts administrators -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County...
The show begins with Amy talking about her sister Doreyl and her interest in arts and crafts and how it was nurtured by her grandfather. The story is accompanied by “Shout to the Lord” performed by David Bauer. Doreyl’s guest on Creative...
This picture from the book 'Message from the President of the United States Transmitting a Report of the Secretary of Agriculture in Relation to the Forests, Rivers and Mountains of the Southern Appalachian Region,' issued by the United States...
Draft page from Kephart's book ''Camping and Woodcraft.'' See the 1906 edition, pages 20 to 21. Also, portions may be found in the revised edition, Volume I, page 145.
Draft page from Kephart's book "Camping and Woodcraft." See the 1906 edition, pages 20 to 21. Also, portions may be found in the revised edition, Volume I, page 145.
The pattern name of this color image is a variation of the Tennessee Blazing Star. Several distinctive qualities of this commercially woven coverlet indicate that an unidentified source or weaver produced it in the early twentieth century. Warp...
This historical summary of traditional weaving in the southern Appalachian mountains was written by Frances Goodrich in March of 1926. This essay describes weaving as she found it during her mission work in western North Carolina during the...
This 1934 memorandum from G. A. Schweppe to W.L. Sturdivant outlines Schweppe's findings and opinions after a preliminary tour through areas that would be affected by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiatives. This is a companion memorandum to a...
In this paper written by Raymond E. Pippin in the early 1930s, Pippin puts forward a plan for a craft cooperative system which would support crafts people across the United States. He outlines the problems of "Chaos and Ruin" resulting from the...
This wrench was found in the tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This adjustable "S" wrench or crescent wrench is marked "B & C" "8 in" "Bemis & Call Company Springfield Mass." The Bemis & Call Company made various hand tools...
These items were found in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. The R. J. Reynolds box was originally used for shipping tobacco includes the following printed inscription "R. J. Reynolds' Double Thick 8 Oz." Jesse Bryson...
These assorted screwdrivers were found in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. All are flat-head including the one on the far left which has a removable bit. Note the interesting painted design on the screwdriver second from...
This key and keyhole plate were found in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. Stalcup was a skilled carpenter, millwright, and woodworker who worked in and around Waynesville, N.C., Macon County, N.C., and Hiawassee, Ga.,...
These two round, slender hammer handles were found in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. The longer handle shows use both in the dark hue of the wood and in the split end where the hammer head would have been attached. ...
These wrenches were found in the tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. Wrenches or spanners are used to tighten bolts and nuts. Longer wrenches produce more power in turning. The wrench in the back is stamped "7/18" "3/8" "N&B"...
These items were contained in a tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. This brace, known as a "Lightning Brace" in the 1895 edition of the Montgomery Ward catalogue, is used for drilling holes and screwing bolts. It was found in...
This Monkey or pipe wrench was found in the tool chest belonging to woodworker Jesse Bryson Stalcup. It is adjustable so as to fit various sized bolts, nuts, or other items that need tightening or loosening. It is stamped "The H. P. Smith & Co." ...
