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Against The Grain : The Works Of Minnie Adkins, Minnie Adkins, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2007

Against The Grain : The Works Of Minnie Adkins, Minnie Adkins, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2007 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artist Minnie Adkins.

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Now & Then (Volume 23, Issue 01, 2007), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2007

Now & Then (Volume 23, Issue 01, 2007), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 23, Issue 01, published in 2007. The theme of this issue is Digging Appalachia (Archaeology). This issue explores the many meanings of "digging" in Appalachia, from archaeological discovery and paleontology to mining, farming, and the search for cultural roots. Articles highlight the remarkable Gray Fossil Site in Northeast Tennessee, alongside reflections on coal mining, family cemeteries, ginseng fathering, and the everyday labor of working the land. Through stories of scientists, farmers, treasure hunters, and community members who "dig" in the region in both literal and figurative ways, the issue examines how uncovering …

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Now & Then (Volume 23, Issue 02, 2007), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2007

Now & Then (Volume 23, Issue 02, 2007), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 23, Issue 02, published in 2007. The theme of this issue is Wildness. This issue considers the idea of wildness in Appalachian life, nature, and imagination. Through stories of animals, landscapes, and unconventional personalities, contributors reflect on the unpredictable forces that shape both the natural world and human experience, from encounters with wolves, crows, bears, and elusive mountain creatures to memories of rebellious musicians, herbal traditions, and youthful mischief. Essays, fiction, and poetry together explore wildness as both a literal presence in the region's environment and a symbolic expression of independence, mystery, …

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Now & Then (Volume 22, Issue 02, 2006), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2006

Now & Then (Volume 22, Issue 02, 2006), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 22, Issue 02, published in 2006. The theme of this issue is Celebrating Appalachian Institutions. This issue features the organizations, traditions, and individuals that have shaped Appalachian civic and cultural life. Articles examine a wide range of institutions, front he Crossnore School, the Southern Appalachian Labor School, and the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Appalachian League of minor league baseball, the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, and the Barter Theatre, alongside reflections on figures such as author Wilma Dykeman and Senator Robert Byrd. Through Essays, poetry, and features on music, food, and community …

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Now & Then (Volume 22, Issue 01, 2006), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2006

Now & Then (Volume 22, Issue 01, 2006), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 22, Issue 01, published in 2006. The theme of this issue is Family Matters. This issue reflects on the many meanings of family in Appalachian life, from kinship and heritage to community ties that extend beyond blood. Through stories of multigenerational families, remembered neighbors, musicians, miners, and newcomers finding their place in mountain communities, contributors reflect on how identity and belonging are shaped by relationships, memory, and shared history. Essays and features, from tributes to figures like Janette Carter to reflections on land, tradition, and the Sago mining tragedy, highlight the enduring …

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3 Msu Students Charged In Burning Of Newspapers - Student Paper Carried Report On Sex Assault, Art Jester Oct 2005

3 Msu Students Charged In Burning Of Newspapers - Student Paper Carried Report On Sex Assault, Art Jester

Morehead State College Histories

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Oct 2005

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 2005), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Great Expectations Greet Morehead's New President - Universally Liked In Tennessee Job, He Comes Highly Recommended, Lee Mueller Jan 2005

Great Expectations Greet Morehead's New President - Universally Liked In Tennessee Job, He Comes Highly Recommended, Lee Mueller

Morehead State College Histories

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Vet Village And The G. I. Bill (Draft), Jack D. Ellis Jan 2005

Vet Village And The G. I. Bill (Draft), Jack D. Ellis

Morehead State College Histories

A manuscript written by Jack Ellis on the history of Vet Village and the early post-war years on the Morehead State campus.

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Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 01, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2005

Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 01, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 21, Issue 01, published in 2005. The theme of this issue is the Media and Appalachia. This issue examines how Appalachia has been portrayed by the media and how people within the region respond to and shape those portrayals. Articles explore the tension between stereotypes and reality in literature, journalism, and television, including critiques of "hillbilly" depictions in national media and reflections on the lasting legacy of the War on Poverty. Other pieces highlight journalists, photographers, and commentators who document Appalachian communities from within, offering more authentic perspectives on regional life. Through …

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Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 02, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2005

Now & Then (Volume 21, Issue 02, 2005), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 21, Issue 02, published in 2005. The theme of this issue is Car Racing in Appalachia. This issue explores the deep cultural, historical, and economic roots of car racing in Appalachia, tracing its evolution from moonshine runners' backroad competitions to the global phenomenon of NASCAR. Articles examine the sport's regional origins, the passionate loyalty of its fan base, and the significant economic impact of speedways on surrounding communities. Features also consider racing's connections to education, business, and even religious expression at the track, alongside personal reflections from drivers and fans whose lives …

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Tennessee Educator To Head Msu - Wayne D. Andrews Tapped, Lee Mueller Nov 2004

Tennessee Educator To Head Msu - Wayne D. Andrews Tapped, Lee Mueller

Morehead State College Histories

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2004), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2004

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2004), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2004), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Morehead State To Raise Tuition 14% - In-State Undergrads Will Pay $238 More, Linda Blackford Apr 2004

Morehead State To Raise Tuition 14% - In-State Undergrads Will Pay $238 More, Linda Blackford

Morehead State College Histories

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Eaglin Retirement Coverage Botched, Buckner Hinkle Feb 2004

Eaglin Retirement Coverage Botched, Buckner Hinkle

Morehead State College Histories

No abstract provided.

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Morehead President Resigns - Search Firm Will Be Hired To Find 13th Leader, Lexington Herald-Leader Jan 2004

Morehead President Resigns - Search Firm Will Be Hired To Find 13th Leader, Lexington Herald-Leader

Morehead State College Histories

No abstract provided.

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Moonlight Schools Essay, Sheri Taylor Jan 2004

Moonlight Schools Essay, Sheri Taylor

Moonlight Schools Collection

An essay by Sheri Taylor on the Moonlight Schools and the role Cora Wilson Stewart played in their creation.

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The Eaglin Era At Morehead State University, 1992-2004: Report Of President Ronald G. Eaglin, Morehead State University. Office Of The President. Jan 2004

The Eaglin Era At Morehead State University, 1992-2004: Report Of President Ronald G. Eaglin, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Morehead State College Histories

The final annual report of the administration oof President Ronald G. Morgan published by the Morehead State University in 2004.

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0734: Huntington High School Papers, 1890-2003, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 2004

0734: Huntington High School Papers, 1890-2003, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection is an artificially created collection from different donors, consisting primarily of scrapbooks, programs, and other ephemera related to Huntington High School. Ephemera includes a 1920 issue of the Tatler student newspaper, commencement programs, and materials created during various class reunions for the classes of 1921, 1928, 1929, 1937, and 1945. Scrapbooks for the class of 1921 reunions and Myrtle R. Cooke’s “The Girl Graduate’s Scrapbook” include extensive amounts of photographs and printed material related to the reunions and Huntington High School respectively. Cooke’s scrapbook also includes unrelated family materials.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2003

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2003), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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One-Room Schools Quickly Fading From The Public Education Scene, Elizabeth Smith Feb 2003

One-Room Schools Quickly Fading From The Public Education Scene, Elizabeth Smith

Moonlight Schools Collection

An article in a newspaper by Elizabeth Smith on one-room school houses disappearing from the world of education.

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Cora Wilson Stewart And The Moonlight School, Jack D. Ellis Jan 2003

Cora Wilson Stewart And The Moonlight School, Jack D. Ellis

Moonlight Schools Collection

Article on Cora Wilson Stewart and the work she has done with the Moonlight School movement.

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Now & Then (Volume 20, Issues 02-03, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2003

Now & Then (Volume 20, Issues 02-03, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 20, Issues 02-03, published in 2003. This issue, titled "Tribute to 20 Years," celebrates 20 years of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services. This special double issue commemorates the twentieth anniversary of the Center for Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (CASS) and reflects on the role of Now & Then in presenting a fuller portrait of Appalachian life beyond stereotypes. Through retrospectives on CASS programs, including the Archives of Appalachia, the Reece Museum, the Encyclopedia of Appalachia, and ETSU's Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program, the …

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Now & Then (Volume 20, Issue 01, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2003

Now & Then (Volume 20, Issue 01, 2003), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 20, Issue 01, published in 2003. The theme of this issue is Youth of Appalachia. This issue focuses on the experiences, opportunities, and identities of young people in Appalachia. Articles highlight programs that expand educational and creative pathways for Appalachian youth, including college-access initiatives and documentary filmmaking through Appalshop, while also exploring the curiosity, resilience, and imagination that shape life in the mountains. Essays reflect on childhood, mentorship, cultural identity, and the enduring connection many young Appalachians feel to their land and heritage. Together with fiction, poetry, and reviews, the issue portrays …

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0726: Robert A. Grant Papers, 1903-1984, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 2003

0726: Robert A. Grant Papers, 1903-1984, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection is principally composed of a diary written by Robert A. Grant while he was a student at Marshall between 1933 and 1938. The diary covers Grant’s life as a student and his work in the Anderson-Newcomb department store. Additional materials include copies of the Parthenon published after the 1970 Marshall plane crash, a copy of the Greenline with Grant’s name in it as a donor, two algebra textbooks from 1903 and 1904, and newspaper clippings about an October 1970 riot in Huntington.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Oct 2002

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Fall, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Fall, 2002), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jul 2002

Newscass: Newsletter Of The Center For Appalachian Studies And Services (Winter/Summer, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

NewsCASS: Newsletter of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services

NewsCASS (Winter/Summer, 2002), a newsletter of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services (formerly Center for Appalachian Studies and Services) at East Tennessee State University.

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The Great American Spirit, Phyllis George, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2002

The Great American Spirit, Phyllis George, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2002-2003 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of folk art depicting the events of September 11, 2001.

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Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 01, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2002

Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 01, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 19, Issue 01, published in 2002. The theme of this issue is Beyond Our Borders. This issue explores how Appalachia connects with the wider world through global events, migration, and cultural exchange. Articles examine the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in Shanksville, the transatlantic roots of Appalachian families, the emergence of international digital networks linking mountain communities, and cultural contrasts in how poverty is understood in Appalachia and abroad. Essays and creative works further reflect on identity, prejudice, and cultural perception, from immigrant experiences in East Tennessee to debates over Appalachian …

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Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 03, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2002

Now & Then (Volume 19, Issue 03, 2002), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 19, Issue 03, published in 2002. The theme of this issue is Paying Tribute. This issue focuses on remembrance and honoring those whose lives and work have shaped Appalachian culture, history, and community. Through tributes to influential writers, scholars, athletes, and everyday individuals, the articles and essays explore how memory preserves legacies and keeps the past alive. Contributors reflect on figures ranging from celebrated literary voices to family members and local leaders whose stories embody perseverance, creativity, and cultural stewardship. Accompanied by fiction, poetry, and reviews, the issue emphasizes storytelling as a …

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