Box 283

Scope and Contents From the Series: This series was created from the former Miscellaneous Series, Newspaper Clippings Series, others materials labeled “Miscellaneous” throughout the collection, and materials separated from the post-1970 collection, as part of the 2007 additions and reprocessing project. This series includes miscellaneous analyses of the Council, planning papers, a general topics section and files of regional research materials accumulated by the Council and various staff. The series also consists of clippings...

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...