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Brown, Chloe Jo, B. 1991 (Fa 1289), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Brown, Chloe Jo, B. 1991 (Fa 1289), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1289. Student collection titled “Dale Cross: The Art of Flintknapping” in which Chloe Brown examines the commercial, historical, and cultural factors that have influenced the production of arrowheads. Brown interviews Dale Cross, a flintknapper from Burkesville, Kentucky who is renowned for his artistic skills. The paper addresses Cross’ personal aesthetics, flintknapping processes, and his business-related endeavors. The collection includes an academic paper, a transcription, CDs containing the recorded audio interview and photographs, and one of Cross’ arrowheads.
Kubic, Ruth (Fa 860), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Kubic, Ruth (Fa 860), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 860. Collected Cherokee Indian legends passed down by oral tradition. Collected from Mary Jeffries, daughter of a full-blood Cherokee, who also provided examples that can be found in the paper. This project was conducted by Ruth Kubic for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University.
Lobb, Dorothy (Willoughby) (Fa 764), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Lobb, Dorothy (Willoughby) (Fa 764), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Paper titled “An Echo in the Mist” written by Dorothy Willoughby Lobb for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. The paper explores the Cherokee removal of 1838 and the connection of the movement with the Denham family. Photocopies of family photographs are included.