Alan J. Crain Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: BCA 0113 SAA 113

Staff Only

Dates

created: 1975-1982

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of this material other than federal copyright regulations. Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Extent

3.00 boxes_(general)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A sociologist by training, Alan J. Crain taught at Allegheny College in western Pennsylvania. During the 1970s, he developed an ongoing interest in southeastern Kentucky through the Appalachian Semester at Union College in Barbourville. This was a summer-long program that introduced students to the culture and traditions of Knox County and the surrounding area. Over a period of about ten years he made extended visits to Knox County, at times living in homes of residents of the Trosper community. His research efforts focused primarily on documenting the lives of coal miners and the religious life in Pentecostal churches. His research data gathering efforts included photography and making audio recordings of interviews and church services.