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Council of Southern Mountains Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0002 SAA 001
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...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1912-1970; Other: Date acquired: 04/24/1970
Council of the Southern Mountains Records, 1970-1989
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0101 SAA 101
Abstract
The Council of the Southern Mountains was formed in 1913 by a group of social workers, pastors, academia, and other people who wished to help the region. Originally called the Conference of the Southern Mountain Workers until 1954, the members sought to improve the health conditions, advance agricultural practices, strengthen emphasis on spiritual issues, and preserve the unique culture within the region. In the earliest years these issues were addressed through annual conferences where...
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1970 - 1989; Other: Date acquired: 06/11/1990
Phillip J. Obermiller Papers and Appalachian Migration Research Collection, 1950-2013
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0175 SAA 172
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the records of Dr. Phillip J. Obermiller including: writings, correspondence and publications related to scholarly and community work; administrative documents and publications from Obermiller’s work with the Urban Appalachian Council; and research materials related to urban Appalachia and Appalachian migration collected by Obermiller.
Dates:
translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1950 - 2013