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Nonprofit organizations -- Appalachian Region, Southern.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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

Perley F. Ayer Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0022 SAA 021
Abstract Perley F. Ayer, a native of New Hampshire, was educated at the University of New Hampshire (B.S.1922) and Cornell University (M.S. 1947).  Prior to coming to Berea in 1947, he had been employed as an extension agent in New Hampshire and as an instructor at Pleasant Hill Academy in Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.  He worked at Berea College as supervisor of an agricultural training program in the Foundation School, as a field representative for the Admissions office, and as an instructor in...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1952-1968