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Scope and Contents From the Series: This series contains the surviving records of the several Commissions of the CSM: Aging, Appalachian Regional Development, Arts and Humanities, Black Appalachians, Community Action, Education, Health, Natural Resources, Poor People’s Self-Help, Research, Recreation, Welfare, Women’s, and Youth (see Series 9 for Urban Affairs). The records consist mainly of correspondence, minutes, reference materials, and research information relating to each Commission. Additional booklets, pamphlets, and...

Abstract The Council of the Southern Mountains (CSM) 1912-1989, began as a gathering of various citizens and mountain missionaries working in relative isolation throughout Appalachia, which created a forum for the sharing of ideas, experiences and inspiration.  The Council grew and changed over time into an organization that promoted cooperation among private, government, and religious organizations in southern Appalachia and served as a key factor in bringing the issues and experiences of Appalachia...