Appalachian Region, Southern -- Economic conditions.

Abstract The 1931-1933 Appalachian regional religion survey was conducted in connection with a broader economic and social study of the region undertaken by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.  Survey results were published in the books, Religion in the Highlands: Native Churches and Missionary Enterprises in the Southern Appalachians (1933) by Elizabeth R. Hooker, and Economic and Social Problems and Conditions of the...

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The Council of the Southern Mountains records (1912-1976) document the goals, activities, and administrative history of a non-profit organization that served the people of the Appalachian region.

Abstract Mike Clark was born 12 Sep 1945, entering Berea College in 1963, graduating with a bachelor's degree in English, 1967. He served the College in the role of a photographer. He was a member of The Pinnacle newspaper staff for four years and served as editor of the paper in his junior year. He participated in and photographed the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Kentucky. After graduation, he worked for the Mountain...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of fifteen video recorded interviews concucted by Berea students as part of the Sping 2021 Contemporary Appalachian Issues Course, APS 229. The course was taught by faculty member Chris Green, Director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center.Those interviewed include Berea alumni, faculty and staff who work in settings that in various ways, put into practice Berea’s commitment “to engage Appalachian communities, families, and students in partnership for...