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...
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...
The Second National Conference on Handicrafts was held at Penland, North Carolina from August 31 to September 4, 1940. The conference was led by Allen Eaton. Discussions continued on the topic of "What can we do together that we cannot do...
Woolen and worsted spinning -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
This wool comb was likely made in the late 1800s. In order to create worsted yarn, fibers must be worked consistently in the same direction. Hand combs are used to pull locks of wool in this way. A weighted comb is loaded with clean uncarded...
This photograph is included in a scrapbook that chronicles Frances Goodrich’s early years in Madison County, North Carolina. Frances Louisa Goodrich (1856-1944) was among the first to promote a revival of weaving in the North Carolina mountains,...
The second National Conference on Handicrafts met at Penland School of Crafts, August 26 - September 4, 1940. The event was co-hosted by Penland and the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, though most of the documentation of the conference seems...
Public libraries -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Teresa Collins Collier’s song "Hallelujah Square" introduces the show. The second part of Doreyl’s interview with Mary Otto Selzer about the new Jackson County Public Library. Amy talks with Frankie Dills Reynolds who grew up in Cullowhee and...
Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes ; Heart -- Diseases -- Prevention; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
On this second Saturday of "Heart Month," 100-year-old Jane Chastine from Tuckasegee—who won our hearts as children—shares stories from her life, including a memorable encounter with a "painter." Neal Hearn interviews Dr. Earl Haddock from...
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...
Berry, Thomas, 1914-2009; Environmentalism; Orphanages -- North Carolina; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Shape-note singing;
Amy’s story, “A Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear” carries us back to Thanksgiving time in the 50s. “There Was a Time” by Appalachian Fire follows the segment. On Creative Corner, Doreyl spends time with poet Thomas Rain Crowe. They talk...
Ballroom dancing; Jazz musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Hunting -- North Carolina, Western; Fishing -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County;
Amy talks about ballroom dancing. Doreyl interviews Chad Hallyburton, a jazz guitarist who specializes in big band–era music. In the second half of the show, Amy talks with Ronnie Parris of Alarka about hunting and fishing in WNC. The Cockman...
Bryson City (N.C.); Little Tennessee River (Ga.-Tenn.)
This collage of photographs in the R.A. Romanes (1896-1978) collection is dated November 1, 1937, and features Bryson City, North Carolina (top left), the Little Tennessee River as seen from the Franklin, N.C., to Bryson City road (bottom right),...
This page of illustrations from the souvenir album 'Western North Carolina R.R. Scenery,' published in the 1880s, features panels depicting 'French Broad from Connallys' (top); 'Deep Water Bridge and island' (second from top); 'The Narrows' (third...
This picture of the Whittier, N.C., railway depot possibly dates from 1909. When enlarged, the 'Train Schedule' sign, seen at the far right of the building, appears to have a handwritten date of July 16, 1909. The 'Whittier' sign over the doorway...
Schools -- North Carolina -- Cherokee County; Marble School (Marble, N.C.)
This article from the November 18, 1927, issue of the 'Cherokee Scout' (Murphy, North Carolina) is titled 'Marble School Honor Roll.'� The 'Honor Roll for third month Marble School'� lists the elementary school grades for the first, second,...
Hol Rose, right, and Charlie Beck, left. Posed with primary parts from a moonshine still. Back of photograph has caption written in pencil in Kephart's handwriting: "Hol Rose, right. Charlie Beck, left. Taken in Bryson City a few weeks before Rose...
Hol Rose, right, and Charlie Beck, left. Posed with primary parts from a moonshine still. Back of photograph has caption written in pencil in Kephart's handwriting: "Hol Rose, right. Charlie Beck, left. Taken in Bryson City a few weeks before Rose...
In this February 3, 1930 letter from Dr. Warren Wilson to Frances Goodrich, Wilson responded to Goodrich's request to liquidate stocks and sell Allanstand Cottage Industries. At the time of this letter, Wilson was employed as an administrator for...
Art metal-work -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Copperwork -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Jewelry making -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Pewtercraft;
Adelaide Hancock learned to do metalwork at the Federal Arts School in Asheville, North Carolina. She seems to have preferred doing pewterwork, but the Second World War had made many metals scarce so she worked in silver. Questionnaires like this...
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"...
