Digital Library of Appalachia

Attempt by Communists to seize the American labor movement
Labor unions; Coal miners; Labor unions; Communism
This series of six articles was prepared by the United Mine Workers of America, disclosing the attempt that is being made by the Red forces, under the direct supervision of Moscow, to seize control of the organized labor movement of America and use...
West Virginia Wesleyan College

Pension Laws for the Cherokee Indians
Indians of North America
Text of a report from the Committee on Pensions to the U.S. Senate, regarding the interpretation of pension laws as they pertain to Cherokee Indians.
Lees-McRae College

Facts about Monongahela National Forest
Forests; Forest reserves;
Booklet describing resources and management of Monongahela National Forest, in West Virginia.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

Woman's Edition of The New Dominion - Volume 30, Number 37 - Dec. 30, 1896
Women; Newspapers
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

sunshine laws, government intrusion (talking)
Interviews; ;
Myles Horton (1905-1990) talks about the suspicions of the government with a group of high school students from Paideia school in Atlanta. The group is led by John Sundale. Myles fouded and directed Highlander Folk School with Don West in 1932.
Warren Wilson College

Hatcher Hotel 15/20
hotels; sayings; rural areas
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.
University of Pikeville

Hatcher Hotel 20/20
hotels; sayings; rural areas
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.
University of Pikeville

Minutes of the Twenty-Second Annual Session of the Mud River Primitive Baptist Association
Religion; Religious events
This is a copy of the original Minutes of the Twenty-Second Annual Session of the Mud River Primitive Baptist Association, held with the Mount Zion Church, Logan County, W. Va., on September 1, 2, and 3, 1911. Includes meeting minutes, obituaries,...
University of Pikeville

Minutes of the Eighty-Third Annual Meeting of the New Salem Association of Old Regular Baptist
Religion; Religious events
This is a copy of the original Minutes of the Eighty-Third Annual Meeting of the New Salem Association of Old Regular Baptist held with the Enterprise Church, Pike County, Kentucky, on Friday and Saturday, September 25, 26 and 27, 1908. Includes...
University of Pikeville

Enforcement of the School Law
Child labor
Description of a visit to the Asheville, North Carolina, area to investigate compliance with child labor laws.
Lees-McRae College

Native Mountaineers
Indians of North America
The author's description of a visit to the Cherokee Indians of Graham, Jackson, Swain, and Cherokee Counties of Western North Carolina.
Lees-McRae College

Minutes of Annual Assembly of the Churches of East Tennessee, North Georgia, and Western North Carolina, Held January 26 & 27, 1906, at Camp Creek, N.C.
Church of God; Churches; Documents
This pamphlet is a reproduction of the Annual Assembly Minutes of what became known as the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.). The first production of it is unknown. These minutes discuss the religious convictions and beliefs of the church at the...
Lee University

Joy of Heaven, The
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

Hallelujah, What a Day
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

I've Been Listening in On Heaven
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

In That Beautiful City
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

Peace Like a River
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

I'm In His Care
Singing; Spirituals; Pianos; Radio;
The Gospel Quartet, from Lenoir North Carolina, sings a Christian gospel song. Members include: Mark Wineberger, J.B. Cloer, Floyd Fos, Fritz Laws, with Emma Jean Deal playing piano. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on...
Ferrum College

Proclamation of extension of martial law in Mingo County and organizing of Milita by West Virginia Governor Ephraim F. Morgan, June 27, 1921
mining; coal; coal mines; labor; laborers; West Virginia; legal correspondence; legislation;
This document concerns the Mine War that occurred in West Virginia in the early part of the 20th century, when workers struggled against mine owners for the right to join labor unions. This document is a copy of a typewritten document issued by...
University of Charleston

Petition of imprisoned mine workers in Mingo County, W.V., to the Supreme Court of Appeals, August 1921
mining; labor; laborers; incarcerating; coal; coal mines; mining towns; legal correspondence; West Virginia
This document pertains to the West Virginia Mine Wars of the Early 20th Century. The letter is a petition of imprisoned mine workers in Mingo County, W.V. To the Supreme Court of Appeals on August 10, 1921. The workers claim that they have been...
University of Charleston

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