History of WV Methodists who have received the Conference Cane, "awarded to men of age and long years of service ... almost always awarded to the oldest man who has given his life for a worthy cause."
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
A self-published autobiography of John C. Shaw, educator and former president of West Liberty Normal School (now West Liberty State College) from 1908-1919.
Walter Phelps (born in 1896) plays guitar and sings with his wife, Ethel, at the Asheville Junction, founded by Andy Cohen. Walter played with Rev. Gary Davis in their youth.
The Snowy Mountain Boys perform at Warren Wilson College's Sage Cafe. The concert is one in a series organized by Phil Jamison. The band includes: Tom McKinney (banjo, vocals), Bryant Lucas (dobro), Bruce Moody (guitar), Jerry Sutton (bass), and...
Jim Trantham sings and plays guitar with his brother Doug on banjo during a concert featuring musicians from Canton, North Carolina. The concert is part of a series organized by David Holt and takes place in Warren Wilson College's Kittredge...
Tracy plays the banjo and sings at a concert in Warren Wilson College's Bannerman Hall. Tracy is from York County, Pennsylvania. He learned this from "Cousin Emmy"
Mr. Hatcher spent time writing sayings and stories about local history and folk lore on the walls of his hotel. The Hatcher Hotel was located on Main St. in Pikeville, KY.
This is a newspaper printed by the Old Regular Baptists at Millstone, Kentucky. This is volume 2, whole number 20, number 8, and was printed in September 1925. It has letters, editorial, and obituaries.