This aerial view of Asheville, North Carolina in the late 1920s, attributed to George Masa (1881-1931), emphasizes the city's growth in the 1910s and 1920s, and also the impact of the automobile on the city's development. Throughout the period,...
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,...
This hand-pieced and hand-quilted quilt in the "Wheel" or "Sunburst" pattern was likely made by Rebecca Jane Pannell (1890-1925) of Jackson County, NC. Most of the print fabrics date from the late 1800's. The quilt thread is dark brown and the...
This catalog features craft items available through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1930s and 1940s. The term "Native American" as used here refers to traditional American crafts in general rather than American Indian crafts...
Arts and crafts movement -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft industries -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
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...
Arts and crafts movement -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft industries -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This catalog features craft items available through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1930s through the 1940s. Many craft artists from western North Carolina sold products through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1930s...
This catalog features craft items available through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1940s. Many craft artists from western North Carolina sold products through the Southern Highlanders, Inc. during the late 1930s through the early...
This photograph, taken in the late 1920s, shows Marguerite Butler and Louise Pitman standing outside of the Farm House on the campus of the John C. Campbell Folk School. Butler (later Marguerite Bidstrup) was co-founder of the school and served in...
Arts and crafts movement -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Exhibitions -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft industries -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This photograph features Frances Louisa Goodrich (1856-1944) standing in front of two coverlets. The coverlet on the left is woven in a Double Bow Knot pattern, the one on the right is the Pine Cone Bloom pattern. This 1943 photograph, made the...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Stone Mountain (Ga.); Stone Mountain Memorial (Ga.)
Photographer George Masa (1881-1933) made a series of photographs of Stone Mountain, Georgia in the late teens or early 1920s. Work on the monument began in 1916 and was abandoned by the original sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who left in 1924 to pursue...
Carolina Mountain Club of Asheville; Roan Mountain (N.C. and Tenn.) -- Description and travel
This report details a trip made by members of the Carolina Mountain Club. While the report is dated "June 26," the year has not been recorded. Most likely the trip was taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The report reveals much about the...
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...
