newspapers; floods; disasters; college towns; colleges
This is a special edition paper printed by Pikeville College in the aftermath of the Flood of 1977. While its purpose was to seek funding for the college after the crisis, this paper also relates first-hand accounts of the flood and how it...
The author's retelling of a story passed down to him,
dealing with the fate of a Cherokee Indian family and the
subsequent desecration of their graves by U.S. soldiers.
Cecil Thompson plays a banjo tune with Buddy playing guitar for Kip Lornell in one of their homes in Glen Lyn, Virginia. Buddy used to play music in his younger days with 'Uncle' Henry Reed.
Horton Barker sings a ballad about the devil and an unhappy married couple. John Blakemore is the announcer and introduces the musicians at the fourth annual White Top Fiddlers' Convention. This was recorded live and then broadcast over the radio...
Spence Moore sings a ballad he learned from his mother and plays guitar during an interview with Kip Lornell. He moved from eastern Tennessee to Konnarock, Virginia in 1945.
Spence Moore sings a ballad he learned from his mother and plays guitar during an interview with Kip Lornell. He moved from eastern Tennessee to Konnarock, Virginia in 1945.
Eunice McAlexander sings a ballad during an interview by Kip Lornell. This takes place near Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Ruby Plemmons is also present, and being interviewed.
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
Tommy Millard (born May 19, 1911) talks with Wayne Erbsen in Tommy's home in Asheville about his history of comedy and music. Tommy was an early medicine show comedian, one of the first entertainers on the Grand Ole Opry, and performed with Bill...
Wade Mainer talks about making a record with his wife, Julia, during an interview with Wayne Erbsen and David Holt. The interview takes place in St. Clair guest house at Warren Wilson College. Wade's wife, Julia is also present. Wade was born in...
Willie Guy Rainey talks about jail in Alabama, making whiskey, and his first wife during an interview with Bob Jordan, a teacher at Warren Wilson, and Laura Boosinger, a Warren Wilson student. Willie was born in Calhoun County, Alabama in 1901.
Jim Trantham talks about the next song 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 Theater. Jim built the...
Howard Twine talks with interviewer, Vaughan Webb, about writing a song he plays. This takes place in Howard's home in Elliston, Virginia. Listen to Take Care of My Wife and Baby: fe08804.mp3.