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0800: Chris Greene Collection, 2000-2009, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 2013

0800: Chris Greene Collection, 2000-2009, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

The Chris Greene Collection includes essays submitted for the MLK, Jr. Symposium Essay Competition, the winners chosen for the competition in 2007, and the winning entries booklets for 2005-2007. This collection also includes information about the Marshall University and Appalachian Studies Association NEH Challenge Grant Application. Along with this, you will find newspaper clippings, letters and emails to and from Chris Greene, and notes taken by Greene.

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Linvel Barker: Works From The Collection Of Rita Biesiot, Linvel Barker, Rita Biesiot, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2012

Linvel Barker: Works From The Collection Of Rita Biesiot, Linvel Barker, Rita Biesiot, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2012 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artist Linvel Barker.

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2 X 20: Works By 20 Of Kentucky's Finest Working Folk Artists, Minnie Adkins, Barbara Burton, Jo Ann Butts, Brent Collinsworth, Joan Dance, Tad Desanto, Marvin Francis, Tim Lewis, Jance Miller, Lonnie Money, Twyla Money, Robert Morgan, Bruce New, Janice Harding Owens, Jim Gary Phillips, Thaddeus Pinkney, Monica Pipia, Willie Rascoe, Eileen Stockham, Donny Tolson, Lavon Van Williams, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2012

2 X 20: Works By 20 Of Kentucky's Finest Working Folk Artists, Minnie Adkins, Barbara Burton, Jo Ann Butts, Brent Collinsworth, Joan Dance, Tad Desanto, Marvin Francis, Tim Lewis, Jance Miller, Lonnie Money, Twyla Money, Robert Morgan, Bruce New, Janice Harding Owens, Jim Gary Phillips, Thaddeus Pinkney, Monica Pipia, Willie Rascoe, Eileen Stockham, Donny Tolson, Lavon Van Williams, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2012 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of the twenty finest working folk artists.

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125 Years...And Counting, Morehead State University Jan 2012

125 Years...And Counting, Morehead State University

Morehead State College Histories

Publication celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Morehead State University.

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Now & Then (Volume 27, Issue 02, 2012), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2012

Now & Then (Volume 27, Issue 02, 2012), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 27, Issue 02, published in 2012. The theme of this issue is Serving Appalachia. This issue highlights the many ways individuals and organizations dedicate themselves to meeting the needs of Appalachian communities through compassion, advocacy, education, and faith. Articles profile efforts ranging from housing assistance, disaster relief, and programs for women and at risk youth to grassroots healthcare, community agriculture, the arts, and initiatives supporting people with disabilities. Personal stories of teachers, nurses, volunteers, activists, and everyday citizens underscore service as both a moral calling and a practical response to hardship, while …

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Now & Then (Volume 28, Issue 01, 2012), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2012

Now & Then (Volume 28, Issue 01, 2012), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 28, Issue 01, published in 2012. The theme of this issue is Nuevo Appalachia. This issue examines the historical and contemporary presence of Hispanic and Latino communities in the region. It traces early Spanish exploration alongside modern immigration patterns, highlighting how Latino populations have reshaped communities in both urban and rural Appalachia through work, family life, entrepreneurship, and cultural traditions. Essays and narratives address themes of migration, assimilation, and identity, including responses to immigration enforcement, access to housing, and the development of local institutions and religious practices. Foodways, festivals, music, and language …

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Krause & Spellmann: Scenes From Lost America, Jo Neace Krause, Charles Spellman, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2011

Krause & Spellmann: Scenes From Lost America, Jo Neace Krause, Charles Spellman, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2011 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artists Jo Neace Krause and Charles Spellman.

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Robert Morgan: The Age Of Discovery, Robert Morgan, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2011

Robert Morgan: The Age Of Discovery, Robert Morgan, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2011 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artist Robert Morgan.

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Ode To Beaker, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing. Jan 2011

Ode To Beaker, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State College Histories

A collection of images of the Morehead State University mascot named 'Beaker' published in 2011.

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Now & Then (Volume 26, Issue 02, 2011), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2011

Now & Then (Volume 26, Issue 02, 2011), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 26, Issue 02, published in 2010. The theme of this issue is Getting Around Appalachia. This issue examines the many ways people navigate Appalachian terrain, history, and daily life, highlighting the ingenuity required to move through a mountainous landscape. Articles explore transportation ranging from historic inclines, trucks, and family vehicles to footbridges, rivers, and modern zip lines, alongside personal journeys and the cultural meanings attached to travel and mobility. Through essays, poetry, photography, and reviews, the issue portrays "getting around" as both a practical necessity and a defining aspect of Appalachian experience, …

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Now & Then (Volume 27, Issue 01, 2011), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2011

Now & Then (Volume 27, Issue 01, 2011), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 27, Issue 01, published in 2011. The theme of this issue is Greening of Appalachia. This issue explores environmental awareness, sustainability, and renewal in Appalachia, emphasizing both contemporary initiatives and longstanding regional traditions of living close to the land. Articles examine conservation efforts, ecological restoration, green building, herbal knowledge, local agriculture, and the environmental health challenges facing mountain communities, alongside personal reflections on nature and memory. Through essays, poetry, and reviews, the issue presents "greening" as both a modern movement and a continuation of practices deeply rooted in Appalachian culture, highlighting the …

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Socio-Economic Stability And Independence Of Appalachian Women, Michele Dawn Kegley Jan 2011

Socio-Economic Stability And Independence Of Appalachian Women, Michele Dawn Kegley

Antioch University Dissertations & Theses

This study researched Appalachian women who were in emotional, social, or economic reliant relationships with male spouses and became socio-economically stable and independent. This effort is to give Appalachian women voice and learn from their accounts of how they led change by financially, physically, and socially providing for themselves and their dependent children. Research is limited to a particular group of white middle class Appalachian women in the North-Central sub-region of Appalachia. This group was chosen because they have been largely overlooked in the literature. However, this study does not answer questions of all women‘s experiences and barriers in Appalachia. …

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Morehead State University Compliance Certification Report, 2010-2011, Morehead State University. Office Of Planning, Performance & Effectiveness. Sep 2010

Morehead State University Compliance Certification Report, 2010-2011, Morehead State University. Office Of Planning, Performance & Effectiveness.

Morehead State College Histories

The 2010-2011 Compliance Certification Report by Morehead State University submitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on September 10, 2010.

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Broken Stone: Finding Dust And Dragons In Appalachia, Jonathan Lounsberry May 2010

Broken Stone: Finding Dust And Dragons In Appalachia, Jonathan Lounsberry

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

Submitted to the faculty of Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Fine Arts in the Department of English at Morehead State University by Jonathan Lounsberry in May of 2010.

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Morehead Normal School To Morehead State University - Miscellaneous Information, Rowan County Historical Society. Jan 2010

Morehead Normal School To Morehead State University - Miscellaneous Information, Rowan County Historical Society.

Morehead State College Histories

A collection of photographs and newspaper clippings on the history of Morehead State University created by the Rowan County Historical Society.

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The Strange Horses Came, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2010

The Strange Horses Came, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2010 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog for the World Equestrian Games.

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Red River: The Narrative Works Of Edgar Tolson, Carl Mckenzie, Earnest Patton & Donny Tolson, Edgar Tolson, Carl Mckenzie, Earnest Patton, Donny Tolson, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2010

Red River: The Narrative Works Of Edgar Tolson, Carl Mckenzie, Earnest Patton & Donny Tolson, Edgar Tolson, Carl Mckenzie, Earnest Patton, Donny Tolson, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2010 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artists Edgar Tolson, Carl McKenzie, Earnest Patton and Donny Tolson.

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Now & Then (Volume 26, Issue 01, 2010), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2010

Now & Then (Volume 26, Issue 01, 2010), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 26, Issue 01, published in 2010. The theme of this issue is Appalachian High. This issue explores the many meanings of "high" in Appalachian life, ranging from the devastating effects of prescription drug abuse to the exhilaration of mountain landscapes, music, food, and personal achievement. Articles examine public health challenges, economic disparities, and environmental consequences alongside stories of flight, elevation, celebration, and cultural pride, including reflections on notable regional figures and traditions. Through essays, fiction, poetry, and reviews, the issue presents "high" as both a warning and a wonder, capturing the extremes …

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A Walk Down Memory Lane: A History Of Morehead State University, C. Nelson Grote Apr 2009

A Walk Down Memory Lane: A History Of Morehead State University, C. Nelson Grote

Morehead State College Histories

Focuses on the naming of buildings on campus with related stories and photographs.

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Edwin Anderson Alderman (1861-1931), Mark L. Mccallon Jan 2009

Edwin Anderson Alderman (1861-1931), Mark L. Mccallon

Library Research and Publications

Edwin Anderson Alderman was a noted educator, progressive reformer, and president of the University of North Carolina, Tulane University, and the University of Virginia, where he served as the school's first president from 1904 until his death in 1931. He brought to the University of Virginia a zeal for progressive reform, having campaigned in North Carolina and Louisiana for increased spending on public education and the creation of teacher-training schools, especially for women. In Charlottesville, Alderman established the Curry Memorial School of Education in 1905 and reorganized the university to emphasize efficiency and promote professional and technical instruction. The number …

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Rhythm In Relief, Lavon Williams, Kentucky Folk Art Center Jan 2009

Rhythm In Relief, Lavon Williams, Kentucky Folk Art Center

Kentucky Folk Art Center Exhibition Catalogs

2009 Kentucky Folk Art Center exhibition catalog of artist Lavon Williams.

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Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 01, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2009

Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 01, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 25, Issue 01, published in 2009. The theme of this issue is Foodways. This issue explores the rich diversity of Appalachian food culture, tracing how Native American, European, and immigrant traditions have blended to shape the region's kitchens, farms, and tables. Articles examine local agriculture, foraging, home cooking, preservation methods, community meals, and restaurant traditions, alongside iconic foods such as cornbread, beans, pork, pepperoni rolls, and candy making. Through stories that connect food to memory, labor, faith, and identity, the issue portrays Appalachian cuisine as dynamic and multicultural, rooted in both historical …

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Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 02, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2009

Now & Then (Volume 25, Issue 02, 2009), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 25, Issue 02, published in 2009. The theme of this issue is Spirits of Appalachia. This issue explores the many meanings of "spirits" in Appalachian culture, from ghost lore and supernatural traditions to religious faith, memory, and distilled beverages. Articles recount haunted places, prophetic experiences, protective folk practices, and enduring legends, while also reflecting on ancestral presence, community figures who inspire others, and personal encounters with loss and resilience. Features on moonshine, wine, and regional drink traditions complement essays, poetry, and reviews that portray spirits as both otherworldly and deeply human, revealing …

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Gretchen's Family, Barbara A. Soard Dec 2008

Gretchen's Family, Barbara A. Soard

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Humanities at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts by Barbara A. Soard in December of 2008.

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Now & Then (Volume 24, Issue 01, 2008), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2008

Now & Then (Volume 24, Issue 01, 2008), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 24, Issue 01, published in 2008. The theme of this issue is Urbane. This issue examines the urban and cosmopolitan dimensions of Appalachian life, challenging the notion that the region is defined solely by rural traditions. Articles explore city culture, historic resorts, independent bookstores, intentional communities, and public arts initiatives, while also reflecting on places such as Pittsburgh, Asheville, Chattanooga, and Birmingham as centers of cultural exchange and innovation. Through essays, poetry, and features on music, food, and literature, the issue presents Appalachia as a region where urban life, cultural sophistication, and …

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Now & Then (Volume 24, Issue 02, 2008), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 2008

Now & Then (Volume 24, Issue 02, 2008), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 24, Issue 02, published in 2008. The theme of this issue is Fabric of Appalachia. This issue explores the literal and symbolic fabric that shapes Appalachian culture, from textiles and clothing to the traditions, labor, and identities woven into everyday life. Articles examine quilting, chenille bedspreads, work wear, and protest T-shirts, alongside stories of artisans, farmers, and families whose crafts and livelihoods reflect the region's material culture. Through essays, poetry, and reflections on memory and place, the issue portrays fabric as both a physical thread in Appalachian history and a metaphor for …

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Msu Formally Takes Over New 'Enterprise Center', Licking Valley Courier Oct 2007

Msu Formally Takes Over New 'Enterprise Center', Licking Valley Courier

Morehead State College Histories

Morehead State University take over the Regional Enterprise Center in West Liberty, as published in the Licking Valley Courier from October 18, 2007.

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Mignon Doran Dies At Age 96, Jennifer Hewlett Jul 2007

Mignon Doran Dies At Age 96, Jennifer Hewlett

Morehead State College Histories

No abstract provided.

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Morehead Taking Over New Center - Shift From Uk Puts Dispute To Rest, Lee Mueller Jun 2007

Morehead Taking Over New Center - Shift From Uk Puts Dispute To Rest, Lee Mueller

Morehead State College Histories

No abstract provided.

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20070111: Csega, 1996-2003, Csega Jan 2007

20070111: Csega, 1996-2003, Csega

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Gender in Appalachia in conjunction with the Appalachian Studies Association from 1996-2003. Items were received in 2007 and include notable materials from the Center's operations from the time period. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

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