Fred E. Epeley Papers

Collection

Identifier: RG 08-8.35

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of scrapbook containing numerous photographs, writings and articles (both by and about Epeley), newspaper clippings, an autobiographical sketch, coorespondence regarding teacher-of-the-year nomination (1981), and materials showing Epeley's work and dedication to teaching and his students. Also included in the collection are copies of family photographs and the cover of Growing Up in Ottie's World.

Dates

Other: Date acquired: 10/20/2017

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Extent

1.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Fred Eli Epeley was born in 1943 in Rutherford County and grew up in the Appalachian foothills of North Carolina. At 18, Epeley showed up at Berea College and pled his case of need before the college dean. In 1961, Epeley started at Berea and graduated in 1965. While at Berea, Epeley held a labor position with Public Relations and was a member of the Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity. Epeley went on to receive an MA from Appalachian State University and studied languages in Europe-becoming proficient in German, French, and Spanish. Epeley taught foreign languages for 30 years at both the high school and college levels in North Carolina. He also directed many dramatic productions at the schools he taught. He retired in 1995 to continue his travels. In 2014, Mr. Epeley published Growing Up in Ottie’s World.