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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 146 [June 4, 1939 - July 28, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from June 4 through July 28, 1939. Greene’s writings are mostly composed of his personal reactions to the many events that he comes into contact with. He wrote about his sleep habits, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the conversations he holds with friends and colleagues, and Willowdale Church.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Clyde Baker, Clyde Thomas, Cove Creek Academy, Coy Billings, Coy Yates, Cozy Nook, Dixie Store, Dutch Creek Falls Conly Glenn, E.F. Sherwood, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Frances Galloway, G.W. Trivett, George Edminsten, Greene Inn, J.B. Elliot, J.L. Reese, John Henry Whittington, L.C. Maples, Louise Thomas, Ommer Henson, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.M. Greene, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sarah Smith, Shelton Dugger, Thelma Osborne, Thomas Moore, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Watauga County N.C., Will Miller, Willowdale Church, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 147 [July 29, 1939 - September 21, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from July 29 through September 21, 1939. His entries give insight into his church life at Willowdale, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and community and local events. Locals named in this diary include but aren’t limited to Ed Hollers, W.L. Henson, N.M. Greene, Ronda Norris, Clyde Baker, Thelma Perry, and Velma Combs.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Burton Church, Clyde Baker, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Ed Hollers, H.R. Eggers, Jacob Lewis, Meat Camp, Mollie Glenn, N.M. Greene, Ralph Church, Reverend N.M Greene, Ronda Norris, Sam Adkins, Sarah Smith, T.C. Baird, The Northwestern Bank, Thelma Perry, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.L. Henson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 148 [September 22, 1939 - November 16, 1939]

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 149 [November 17, 1939-January 12, 1940]

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 150 [January 13, 1940-March 8, 1940]

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 151 [March 9, 1940-April 28, 1940]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 9 through April 28, 1940. Each day he wrote an entry detailing what he encountered that day. These entries were sometimes in the form of personal reflections, and sometimes in the form of records. He wrote about the weather, Sunday School, Willowdale, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his family including his grandsons James and Billie, and his friends and family.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Appalachian Theater, Ben Norris, Bill Casey, Bill Greene, Blanche Combs, Colonel Ronda Earp, Dixie Store, Ed Shipley, Edith Burleson, Edwin Dougherty, Emma Isaacs, Fred Tester, Greene Inn, Henry Perry, J.D. Cook, J.H. Brinkley, Jerry Wilson, Lewis Reese, Louise Adams, Louise Cress, North Carolina Educational Association, President Roosevelt, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Sunday School, Vilas, Watauga Falls, White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 152 [April 29, 1940-June 19, 1940]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene. He wrote entries each day from April 29 through June 19, 1940. The diary is a collection of personal reactions to the events of each day. Topics include from church at Willowdale, visits from friends and neighbors, work at Appalachian State Teachers College, weather reports, and information about his daily travels. Some local places named in the diary include Boone Drug Company, Carolina Pharmacy, Hagaman Clinic, Greene Inn, and Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop. Community members named include but are not limited to Bertha Eller, C.C. Edminsten, Alice Cook, Martha Pennell, Louise Adams.

Tags: Alice Cook, Bertha Eller, Boone, Boone Drug Company, C.C. Edminsten, Carolina Pharmacy, College Park Baptist Church, Colonel Ronda Earp, Conly Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dr. J.T. J. Battle, Dr. Len Hagaman, Elizabeth Randle, Greene Inn, Greensboro College, Hagaman Clinic, Henry Beach, Hodges Building, Janna Halsey, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, John W. Hodges, Lilly Brown, Louise Adams, Martha Pennell, Naomi Parker, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend A.L. Brown, Russell Hodges, Stanly Harmon, Thomas Moore, Willowdale Baptist Church, Wilma June Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 153 [June 20, 1940-August 8, 1940]

This diary was written from June 20 through August 8, 1940 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Daily entries are composed of Greene’s personal reactions to the vents of the day. In it he shared the most intimate details of his day from what he had to eat, how long he slept, and conversations that he held with people. Frequently he wrote about his church, Willowdale and his place of work Appalachian State Teachers College. He also wrote about many different areas of the community, from Vilas to Cozy Nook, Boone, Brushy Fork, and Mabel.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork, Carrie Smith, Clara Wayne, Cozy Nook, Evelyn Baker, Evelyn Miller, Grady Cole, Ira Edminsten, Isabelle Smith, John Keith Greene, John White, Laura Stone, Lois Dickson, Mabel, Reverend Paul Townsend, Rich Mountain, Russell Atkins, Ruth Bingham Mast, Sunday School, T.C. Baird, Vilas, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 154 [August 9, 1940-September 28, 1940]

This diary was recorded from August 9 through September 28, 1940 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Locals named in this diary include but are not limited to Albert Wilson, G.P. Eggers, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Frances Galloway, and Julius Walker.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Anna Mae Sherwood, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird Creek Road, Bingham McGuire, Boone, Brushy Fork Creek, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Len Hagaman, E.F. Sherwood, Frances Galloway, G.P. Eggers, Isabel Miller, Jim Johnson, Julius Walker, Max Norris, Newland, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor J. T. Harwell, Reverend N.M. Greene, Sunday School, Superintendent C.A. Furr, The Watauga Democrat, Three Forks Baptist Association, Vilas, Wendell Wilkie, Wiley Smith

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 155 [September 29,1940-November 18, 1940]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from September 29 through November 18, 1940. He began the new book by writing that he hoped to portray the common everyday events in an interesting way. He also wrote that he knew several stirring things in the country would be of interest for the future. This book is composed of his personal reactions to the people and places that he comes into contact with every day. He also included writings that provide information about local news and community events of the time.

Tags: Alumni Association, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird’s Creek, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Boone Methodist Church, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cozy Nook, Cranberry High School, Dean Rankin, Dr. Eggers, Elon College, Eugene Byrd, Glade Springs, Highland Furniture Store, Hodges Building, Homecoming, Ira T. Johnston, Jack Greene, Joseph Boyd, Kelly Osborne, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Paul Townsend, Reverend Reuben Shore, Ruby Hagaman, Sunday School, V.C. Howell, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 156 [November 19, 1940-January 11, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 19, 1940 through January 11, 1941. Greene included information about the community and the weather in addition to personal reactions and reflections on the events of each day. He writes about his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, and his declining health in addition to providing information about local news and events in Watauga County.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betsy Mae Johnson, Bill Greene, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brooks Cross Roads, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Carolina Theatre, Carrie Smith, Charles Wright, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Dr. Len Wilson, Dr. Wiley Smith, E.Y. Edminsten, Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Gateway Café, Greene Inn, Homer Eggers, Janet Greene, Lucy Woodring, Ollie Jean Coffey, Patsy Jones, R.C. Rivers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Wilson Norris, Winston-Salem, Yadkinville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 157 [January 12, 1941-March 2, 1941]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded in this diary from January 12 through March 2, 1941. Almost each diary entry includes Greene’s personal information such as a report on his health, his feelings towards specific topics and people, and conversations that he held with family and friends. He also provided information about the weather, Watauga County, and Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Coffey, Bonnie Greer, Boone Drug Store, Clint Cole, Clyde Thomas, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Crawford’s Barbershop, Cullen Johnson, Daniel Boone Shoeshop, Dean Rankin, Edith Joyner, Fred McDode, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Hodges Store, Leonard Eury, Lovill Hall, Newland, Polly Edwards, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ralph Mast, Reverend Reuben Shore, Rex Bumgarner, Roy Greene, The Watauga Democrat, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 158 [March 3, 1941-April 23, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 3rd through April 23rd, 1941. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his health, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Local places named in this diary include but are not limited to White Hall (ASTC), Gateway Café, and Greene Inn.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Boone, Charles Wright, Clyde Edminsten, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, D.M. Edminsten, Ed Shipley, Everett Tester, G.W. Trivett, Gateway Café, George Farthing, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, Katherine Harwell, Lessie Greene, Lion’s Club, McDade’s Store, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.L. Pointer, Sam Adkins, Vilas, Wade E. Brown, Watauga County N.C., White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 159 [April 24, 1941-July 12, 1941]

This diary was written daily by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 24 through July 12, 1941. This diary is composed of entries full of weather records travel records, and personal reactions to events of the day. He also wrote daily about his declining health. He struggled to do many of the things he wanted because of his health. Walking longer distances became nearly impossible, and he was eventually in the hospital.

Tags: Alice Anthony, Appalachian State Teachers College, Appalachian Street, Boone, Carrie Smith, Clint Cole, Colonel Ronda Earp, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dean Tester, Ed Shipley, G.P. Eggers, George Greene, Grady Cole, Hazel Moretz, High Point, J.H. Brendell, Jerry Wilson, Juanita Proffit, Mabel, Market Street, President Doughtery, Ralph Mast, Rich Mountain, T.C. Baird, Thomas Remond, Valle Crucis, Vilas, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 160 [July 13, 1941-December 28, 1941]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded in this diary daily from July 13 through December 28, 1941. Inside one will find a recollection of the day’s events through Greene’s eyes. Many of these entries include information about what he ate that day, the weather, who came to visit him, and who he talked to on the phone. He was in the hospital when he started this diary, and he never regained his full strength. This diary was mostly spoken by Greene and his friends acted as his scribes because he was unable to write it himself.

Tags: Annie Smith, Baptist Hospital, Belle Greer Greene, Carl Townsend, Cecil Glenn, Charles Irwin, Claude Charles Edminsten, Clay Greene, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Ed Cullers, Florence Hamilton Webb, Fred Wilson, G.P Eggers, Hazel Farthing Wright, Isabel Miller, J.B. Hughes, J.C. Rivers, J.H Isaacs, J.L Reese, J.T Howell, Lewis Reese, Maude Perry, Nancy Taylor, Nathan Greene, Paul Bingham, Pearle Webb, R.M Greene, Ray Brown, Shelton Dugger, Superintendent Smith Hagaman, Theresa Brown

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 161 [December 29, 1941-March 31, 1942]

Included is an unaddressed postcard from Hotel Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, and Andrew Jackson Greene’s diary. This diary was recorded from December 29, 1941 through March 31, 1942. Greene reflected on his day and what was going on in the community, everything from weather, to events. He recorded all those who came to visit him and the important conversations that they held.

Tags: Bernard Dougherty, Big Boss Max, Boone, Cleveland Ohio, College Park Baptist Church, David Grayson, E.M. Shepherd, Elizabeth Clay, Eller McNeil, Gilbert Caldwell, Greensboro, Helen Holt, Hotel Auditorium, Howard Street, Joe Chappel, John Keith Greene, Kate Smith, King Cotton, Margaret Culler, Maxie Greene, O’ Henry Hotels, Rose Bowl, Solomon Grogan, Watauga County N.C., Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 162 [April 1, 1942-May 5, 1942]

In beginning this diary, Greene wriote that he would like to concentrate more on the philosophy of events and people that he came into contact with. He also wanted to make mention the customs of the people that he wrote about. This diary was recorded from April 1 through May 5, 1942. In this diary he wrote about his friends and neighbors, the community events, political issues, and religion.

Tags: “The Science of Eating”, Appalachian State Teachers College, Barker Ann Cole, Bettie Hicks, Bingham McGuire, Bogle Cole, Boone, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Charles Wilkinson, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, David C. Hill, George Trivett, Gordon Moody, H.R. Eggers, Henry Mast, J.P. Hughes, John Eggers, Lonnie Henson, Lucile Mast, Margaret Yarborough, Maxie Greene, Reverend J.C. Watts, South Carolina, Sugar Grove, T.C. Baird, Thomas Lawrence, Watauga Hospital, Wiley Cole, Winston Salem, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 163 [May 6, 1942-June 21, 1942]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 6 through June 21, 1942. Greene’s writings are mostly reflective, for example he reflected on what he did each day and on the political and social institutions of his society. He also reflected on certain individuals whom who came into contact with, their likes dislikes, and customs. Some locals named in this diary include but are not limited to Lowell Cable, Margaret Yarborough, Mollie Glenn, and Albert Hicks.

Tags: Albert Hicks, Baptist Hospital, Bogle Cole, Boone, Colonel Ronda Earp, Colonel W.C. Walker, Coy Bingham, Cozy Nook, Dallas Hodges, E.F. Sherwood, Harrison Church, Henry Mast, Henson Chapel, James Miller, John Isaacs, Judge John H. Bingham, Lowell Cable, Mabel, Margaret Yarborough, Mollie Glenn, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Vilas, Wiley Cole, William Henson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 164 [June 22, 1942-August 11, 1942]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from June 22 through August 11, 1942. Greene’s writings are a collection of weather records and travel records and personal reflections about each day. He recorded where he walked to each day and who he visited with. He reflected on his faith, community events, family, politics, and personal matters. He also wrote often about his health and how well he was able to sleep. In closing the diary, he wrote that he hoped that when his time was up, he hoped to leave his family in a good condition

Tags: Alleghany County N.C., Barbara Ann Cole, Billie Cole, Bogle Cole, Brushy Fork Valley, Clarence Cole, Claude Edminsten, Clyde Cole, Dorothy Greer, E.F. Sherwood, Ella Watkins, Everett Cole, Fred Blair, James Greene, James Miller, John Keith Greene, Lola Moretz, Lowell Cable. Joy Greene, Lura Greene, Ralph Greer, Reverend John Henry Morgan, Sam Houston, Sunny Knoll, T.C. Baird, Thomas Greene, Washington City, Watauga Hospital, Wilkes County, Zoe Greer

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene [August 1909 - March 1910]

This book is both a diary and notes book and includes short descriptions daily activities as well as notes regarding expenses.

Tags: A.J. Wilson, Andy Wilson, B.B. Dougherty, Bob Thomas, David Greene, Eva Elkinson, Howard’s Creek Baptist Church, J.C. Davis, J.F. Eggers, J.M Hodge, J.S. Thomas, J.T. Price, James Perry, John Dougherty, P.C. Younce, Reverend D.A. Greene, Silverstone, spelling match, Sunday School, T.P. Adams, Three Forks Association, W.W. Presnell, Webster Smith, Webster’s Spelling Book

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