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Appalachian Biographical Vertical Files

 Collection
Identifier: BCA 0251
Abstract

This collection of materials with different provenance was assembled and organized by Hutchins Library and Special Collections staff. The collection contains a variety of materials about numerous persons or families with Appalachian connections.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1968-1995

Appalachian Mountain Family Photograph Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0149 SAA 150
Abstract

Collection is comprised of images (c.1890-1930) of families in the Appalachian Mountains surrounding Berea College, including surrounding counties. Photographs of several area photographers including E. W. Todd and E. Simms.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1890-1939

Appalachian Vertical Files

 Collection
Identifier: BCA 0252
Abstract

This collection of materials with different provenance was assembled and organized by Hutchins Library and Special Collections staff. The collection contains a variety of materials on a number of subjects and documents the history, events, customs and social lives of peoples in the Appalachian region of the United States.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found within 1968-2000

John C. Campbell Folk School Records, 1923-1985

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0047 SAA 047
Abstract The John C. Campbell Folk School was founded at Brasstown, North Carolina in 1925 by Olive Dame Campbell to further the educational and social vision of her late husband, John C. Campbell. Starting with an old farmhouse and a log barn, it rapidly expanded to include a farm, dairy, forestry program, forge, and a crafts and recreation program. Based on the Danish approach of linking the culture of work with that of books, its purpose was to build and enrich rural life through adult...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1923 - 1985