This camel in buckeye was carved by Jack Hall (1920-1984) as part of a collaborative nativity scene. Murrial Martin, a teacher at the John C. Campbell Folk School, originally designed crèche figures to be made by different carvers, each crèche...
These two wise men were carved in holly wood by Jack Hall (1920-1984) as part of a nativity scene. Murrial Martin, a teacher at the John C. Campbell Folk School, originally designed crèche figures to be made by different carvers so that each...
This undated photograph, by an unknown photographer, is of Cherokee woodcarver Goingback Chiltoskey. Chiltoskey (1907-2000) was a native of Cherokee, North Carolina who trained in woodworking and art at the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;...
Amy opens with her story "Little Girl, Little Girl," followed by the Butterpats performing "Down in My Heart." Doreyl interviews Brenda McAfee from Asheville, who is joined by her daughters as they sing "Hey Ole Timer." Amy talks with 95-year-old...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Basic training (Military education); Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Naturalists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Mountain life -- North...
Amy shares memories of her training in the Air Force. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Luzell Wiggins Bennett, an artist from Qualla, about her paintings and childhood inspiration. Amy interviews Jeff Gottlieb, a naturalist and primitive...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Teachers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Librarians -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
To open the show, Amy shares “The Legend of Horseshoe Rock,” a story told years ago by her uncle Sterlen. On Creative Corner, Doreyl and her guest, Peggy Dawson of Tuckasegee, discuss the importance of mulch and methods for keeping insects and...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Swain County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Swain County;...
In her opening story, Amy describes the tragic day in December of 1883 when many died during the digging of Cowee Tunnel. (Milan Miller’s song "Cowee Tunnel" accompanies her story.) On Creative Corner with Doreyl, guest Sharon Petersen discusses...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Artists -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Mountain life -- North Carolina --...
Come with Amy, and share memories of the Golden Farm in Tuckasegee with “The Chicken-Killing Rock.” (Asheville’s The Muses close the segment with “Down to the River to Pray”.) Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Dominick DePalo, a...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Dogwood Crafters Cooperative (Dillsboro, N.C.); Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs --...
In her opening story, Amy talks about drinking “Cool, Clear Water” in her youth from her grandparent’s and her own family’s springs. (Gary Clawson’s “Cool, Clear Water” closes the segment.) On Creative Corner, Doreyl’s guest is...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina, Western; Teachers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Hiking -- North...
Amy shares with her audience “A Simpler Time,” talking about her mom and dad and the changes of lifestyle. “Love of the Mountains” by the McDowell Family follows the segment. Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Doris Hunter, who gives an...
Quilting -- North Carolina, Western; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Depressions --1929 -- North Carolina -- Jackson County -- Personal narratives; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina...
Amy shares memories of quilting that continue to resonate for her. Doreyl interviews Gayle Woody from Dillsboro, an art teacher with multiple talents, including gospel music. Amy talks with Leola Brown from Cullowhee, who will turn 90 years old...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Whiskey -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Distilling, Illicit -- North Carolina, Western; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
Amy tells the story of Uncle Sterlen and his daddy. Doreyl interviews Suzanne Farrior, an art teacher for elementary schools and author of three books for children. Amy speaks with R. O. Wilson, who talks about his lifelong experiences with...
Artisans -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Teachers -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Clog dancing -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Electronic...
Doreyl interviews Kathy Rowe of Cullowhee about her artistic and musical pursuits, and Rowe shares her original song. Amy talks with Merritt Fouts of Franklin about his years as a school teacher and old-time clogger, and his current role as editor...
This photograph of four mountain dulcimers was taken by John Jacob Niles (1892-1980) in the late 1930s. Niles accompanied and assisted Doris Ulmann on her photography trips through Appalachia, where this photograph was most likely taken. Niles, a...
Lucy Morgan learned weaving at Berea College and founded Penland Weavers and Potters which had grown into the Penland School of Handicrafts by the time of this survey. The final remarks, written by intake staff, read: "An informal teacher, good...
Artisans -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Arts and crafts movement -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Handicraft industries -- Appalachian Region, Southern;
Elizabeth Lord was college educated and taught weaving at Western Carolina Teacher's College (now Appalachian State University). At the time of this survey, Lord was director of Watauga Industries, a production weaving center. Questionnaires like...
D.S. Trammell was self-taught. He gathered lichen "from all the country round about" and made boutonnieres. Questionnaires like this one were the raw data for the exploratory study of the Craft Education Project, a joint undertaking by the...
These documents pertain to the life and work of Howard C. Ford, more commonly known as Toni Ford. Included are a biographical profile written to accompany an exhibit at the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild in 1985 and two pages of biographical...
These documents pertain to the life and work of Cherokee woodcarver, sculptor, and teacher, Amanda Crowe. Included are: her resume done in 1961, a press release produced by the Guild, in the 1970s or 1980s; a transcript of an interview done by...
These documents pertain to the life and work of metal smith Ralph Morgan, known primarily for his work with pewter. Included are a 1942 letter to the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild which describes the effects of World War II on his business,...
