Stuart, Jesse -- 1906-1984

Abstract Hazel Lee Chrisman was born near Panola, Kentucky, on January 4, 1908. After graduating from Waco High School in Madison County, Kentucky, she went on to earn a degree from Berea College in 1928. Chrisman taught English at Berea High School and later in the Fayette County Public School system. In 1937, she earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and taught at Elmhurst College in Illinois and at the University of Denver in Colorado.  In 1959, Hazel became the associate...

Content Description

Poem "Kentucky is my Land" by Jesse Stuart, copyright 1947, printed on heavy enameled paper with black letters; each stanza begins with a capital letter which is in a mustard yellow. The poster has woodcut llustrations of a rural scene across the bottom and in the upper corners. These are the works of Kentucky artist James Marsh. An undated letter on the back from Robert T. McCowen of Ashland Oil and Refining Company discusses this work that was produced as an educational service.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains news releases, reports, brochures, flyers, small published and unpublished items, and other ephemeral materials documenting the lives and work of Appalachians, persons with Appalachian connections, or persons writing about, working in, or working for the Appalachian region.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains news releases, reports, brochures, flyers, small published and unpublished items, and other ephemeral materials documenting the lives and work of Appalachians, persons with Appalachian connections, or persons writing about, working in, or working for the Appalachian region.