This article appeared in the 1931, November/December issue of "Handicrafter" magazine. It is a summary of the activities which were part of the August, 1931 Weaving Institute. Edward Worst led the weaving program and Lucy Morgan planned social...
This article by Bonnie Willis Ford appeared in the 1933, April issue of "Handicrafter" magazine. It is a summary of the activities which were part of the August, 1932 Weaving Institute. Edward Worst led the weaving program, while Lucy Morgan...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;...
Opening the show is Amy’s story “Slopping the Hogs.” Doreyl interviews Tim Lewis who talks about his art form and Gallery One. Amy spends time with Gail Stillwell Cooper, owner of Gateway Flea Market and member of one of the oldest families...
Blacksmithing -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ironworks -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County;
Doreyl’s guest on this show is blacksmith David Burress from Sylva. Amy interviews Archie Watkins of Bryson City, an original member of the gospel group the Inspirations. Closing out the show is the selection "He’s Pouring Out Blessings" from...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Henderson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Henderson County;
Doreyl’s guest is George Ivey from Asheville, author of the book Up River. Amy talks with Jeanette Queen, originally of John’s Creek but currently living in Hendersonville. Queen, a member of the renowned mountain folk group Queen Family Band,...
Contests -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Cat adoption -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County;
Amy introduces CSA’s third Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest for the year, scheduled for the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s RailFest on September 18th. Doreyl visits with the Catman (Dr. Harold Sims), at the cat sanctuary in...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Special events -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
Today’s program features talented young people in our community. Amy introduces the show with "Orange Blossom Special" from Ron Smith, one of the judges of the Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest at the Greening Up the Mountains...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community centers -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Music -- North Carolina -- Graham County; Music -- North...
With apple blossoms flowering in the mountains, Amy is reminded of her parents’ wedding day and shares the story of their meeting; followed by Rio Clemente’s "Apple Blossom Time" and "First Impressions" from Dave Magill of Webster. On Creative...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gallery One (Sylva, N.C.); Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and...
For Amy, this planting season brings memories of her father, and she shares her story "Two Seeds at a Time, a Foot Apart. The song "For the Beauty of the Earth" from the Butterpats of Sherrills Ford follows her story. On Creative Corner, Doreyl and...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Cherokee Indians -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Pyrography -- North Carolina, Western; Woodwork -- North...
To open the show, Amy shares childhood memories of coaxing doodlebugs out of sand pits in her story "Doodlebug, Doodlebug,” followed by Banjo Mania’s "Duets.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl and poet Terry Michelsen discuss her new book, Soaring...
Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel singers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gospel musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Museum of the Cherokee Indian; Mountaintop removal...
Amy’s story, “Underneath Horseshoe Rock” begins the show and talks about Horseshoe Rock, which is located on Wolf Mountain and also discusses living on Wolf Mountain as a young girl. The story is followed by “In the Stable” by the Cockman...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Ammons family; Pottery, American -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina, Western; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cherokee Indians -- North Carolina -- Social life...
Amy begins the show with her story, “And the Wolves Howl at Night.” It recounts how her grandmother, living in the Little Canada area, provided for her family and maintained her home while her husband was fighting in the war. The story is...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Mask making -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This unidentified photograph shows a man in the beginning stage of carving a Cherokee mask. He is probably Allen Long, known for his carved masks. The photographer's name is unknown.
This photograph was taken by the United States Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board. A caption that accompanied the photograph reads, "Allen Long, Eastern Cherokee mask-maker, from the Big Cove Community on the Qualla Indian...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
Indian wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This 1978 photograph by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive...
This 1980 photograph by an unknown photographer shows Cherokee woodcarver Amanda Crowe. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, Crowe (1928-2004) is known for figurative wood sculptures; she was particularly known for her expressive bears. Her...
In this 1986 photograph, Cherokee basket weaver Amanda Elaine Smoker (1916-2010) uses a pocketknife to finish off a white oak basket. This photograph is from a series that documents white oak basket weaving by Smoker, a member of the Eastern Band...
In this 1986 photograph, Cherokee basket weaver Amanda Elaine Smoker (1916-2010), finishes off the inside of a white oak basket. This photograph is from a series that documents white oak basket weaving by Smoker, a member of the Eastern Band of...
In this 1986 photograph, Cherokee basket weaver Amanda Elaine Smoker (1916-2010) is working on the base of a white oak basket. This photograph is from a series that documents white oak basket weaving by Smoker, a member of the Eastern Band of...
