Appalachian Notes Records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: BCA 0028 SAA 027

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These are correspondence, submitted articles, notes, drafts and proofs relating to the publication of Appalachian Notes (1971-1980) during the editorship of Berea College History Professor, Richard Drake. Also included are the results of an Appalachian Resource Survey (library and archives holdings) that Drake conducted during a sabbatical leave in 1973.

Dates

created: 1973-1980

Creator

Drake, Richard B. -- 1925- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions other than federal copyright regulations. Please cite materials.

Extent

8.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Dr. Drake established Appalachian Notes in 1972-1973 as a quarterly publication that primarily featured book reviews and articles about Appalachia. He served as editor until 1979. Thomas Ford and Lawrence Thompson of the University of Kentucky both served as assistant editors during those years. After Drake stepped down, Appalachian Notes continued publication under other editorship through 1985.

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged in series as follows:

Series 1. Drafts and Proofs - This series consists of notes, drafts, proofs and finished issues, Volumes 1-7, 1973-1979.

Series 2. Articles Submitted for Publication - This series consists of submitted articles.

Series 3. Correspondence - This series consists of publications related correspondence 1971-1980.

Series 4. Resource Material - This series consists of print publications, clippings and other material gathered for possible use in publication.

Series 5. Appalachian Resource Survey - This series consists of data gathered by Drake in 1973 that documents the locations and descriptions of Appalachian related library and archival collections.