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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 70 [February 13, 1929 - May 17, 1929]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from February 13 through May 17, 1929. Greene continues teaching at Appalachian State Normal School. The school competes in basketball with Cullowhee Normal. Keeping this diary is a release for Greene. He admits that the days he is not able to write are hard for him. He writes what he did that day, who he saw, and what happened in and around the community.

Tags: A.R. Smith, A.W. Smith, Appalachian Normal School, basketball, Beaver Dam, Blowing Rock, Boiling Spring Junior College, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Trail Café, Chapel, Clyde Mast, Cullowhee Normal, D.D. Dougherty, Demonstration School, Dessie Mae Triplett, Dr. Will O Gordon, Edith Knight, G.P. Eggers, Herbert Hoover, Lenoir –Rhyne College, Piedmont Festival, presidential election, Professor James Monroe Downum, Rebecca Boone Tea Room, Three Forks Association, W.H. Brown, W.W. Mast, West Jefferson, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 78 [December 18, 1930 - February 28, 1931]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from December 18, 1930 through February 28, 1931. This diary sees Greene through Christmas, the start of a new semester, and the start of a new year. He resolved to, in the new year, ”be more cheerful and to see more good things in living.”

Tags: Abner Eggers, Assembly of North Carolina, Blowing Rock Road, Boone, Brushy Fork Baptist Church, Christmas, Council House, Cozy Nook, Doe Valley, Elizabethton Tennessee, G.P. Eggers, Hahn Building, J.L. Thomas, Jefferson, Johnson City Tennessee, King College, Lenoir Rhyne College, Mabel, Mountain City Tennessee, R.C. Eggers, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, T.L. Mast’s Store, Tammy Moody, Tennessee State College, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Western Carolina State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, Wingate Junior College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 82 [September 10, 1931 - November 7, 1931]

This diary was recorded from September 10 through November 7, 1931. In this diary, Greene provided an abundance of information about the Appalachian State Normal School. President Dougherty told students of the idea of making the school into a teacher’s college. This was a big time of change for the school. It was growing and work was intense. The football team was gaining interest, and excitement. Greene also wrote about the traveling he did, from Boone, to Mabel, to Kentucky, to Elizabethton, to Vilas. Greene also included much community information such as a first-hand account of the Stone murder trial.

Tags: American Legion, Appalachian State Normal School, Beaver Dam, Boone, Bristol Tennessee, Campbell College, Elizabethton, Football, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, King College, Mabel, Mountain City, Paul Mahoney, President Dougherty, Reverend E. C. Hodges, Surry County, Teachers College, The College Presidents in North Carolina, Vilas Stone Murder Trial, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 85 [March 4, 1932 - May 4, 1932]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 4 through May 4, 1932. Greene recorded information about the weather, the falls on icy streets and the damage due to strong winds. He also included information about local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Baptist. In addition he wrote about the Appalachian State Teacher’s College and community members. Community members named in this diary include but are not limited to E.H. Sherwood, Wade Brown, Smith Hagaman, and C.M. Dixon.

Tags: Boone, C.M. Dixon, Calvin Coalbidge, Cozy Nook, Dr. J.H. Highsmith State Inspector of High School, E.H. Sherwood, G.P. Eggers, Gilbert Proctor, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.A. Williams, Johnson City, Lucile Lohr, Mabel, North Fork Creek, President Dougherty, Rich Mountain, Salvation Army, Smith Hagaman, Superintendent Hagaman, Vilas, Wade Brown

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 96 [February 24, 1934 - May 15, 1934]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene during 1934 from February 24th through May 15th. He wrote almost daily about the weather, the church, and his travels. He wrote much about his experiences at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about the daily chapel, faculty meetings, dinner with colleagues, daily classroom activities, and special events happening on campus. Some colleagues mentioned throughout this diary include Dr. Dougherty, the president of the college, Dr. Rankin, Dr. Abrams, Professor Downum, and Leonard Eury.

Tags: Alice in Wonderland, Appalachian State Teacher’s College, Becky Holton, Boone, Boone Advent Church, Boone Baptist Church, Clint Mast, Coach Watkins, Evelyn Arthur, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Irene Floyd, J.A. Williams, J.H. Brendal, John Barrymore, Johnnie Hodges, Lois Watson, Paul Greene, President Dougherty, Reverend P.A. Hicks, V.C. Howell, Wingate Junior College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 100 [December 20, 1934 - March 1, 1935]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from December 20, 1934 through March 1, 1935. Much of this diary consists of Greene’s reflections on his work at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about his daily activities as a teacher, his colleagues, faculty meetings, and special events that happen on campus. In addition to his main writings about his work he includes daily weather updates, information about the local churches and community events, and details of all of his travels.

Tags: A.L Eggers, Alice Councill, Allie Jean Coffey, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baby Garnett Greene, Boone, Bud Barnes, Captain Lovill, Christmas, Edwin Dougherty, Ella Hall, G.P. Eggers, Grady Tyre, Greene-Inn, Jimmie Billings, Mabel, Mary Roberts Rhinehart, North Fork Road, O.J. Harmon, R.A. Thomas, Sunday School, Union Baptist Church, W.H. Brown

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 113 [December 15, 1936 - January 18, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from December 15, 1936 through January 18, 1937. This diary includes Greene’s personal reflections from events of each day, weather records, and details about events happening in the Watauga County community and Appalachian State Teachers College. Community members named in this diary includes but are not limited to Carrie Greene, Ed Cullens, C.C. Edminsten, Carrie Smith, Henry Brinkly, and Cecil Wood.

Tags: A.L. Eggers, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Boone Drug Store, C.C. Edminsten, Carrie Greene, Carrie Smith, Cecil Ward, Coach Brewer, Cozy Nook, Dorothy Farthing, Dottie Glenn, Duke University, English Major Club, Eva Elrod, G.P. Eggers, Henry Brinkley, Jimmie Billings, Joe Crawford, Johnson City Tennessee, Margaret Eury, mid-term examinations, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J.A. Yount, Sarah Smith, Sunday School, Sunny Knowl, V.C. Howell, Vilas, W.L. Henson, Walkers Jewelry Shop

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 117 [March 15, 1937 - April 3, 1937]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from March 15 through April 3, 1937. Inside one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of daily activities according to Greene. He wrote about the weather, his family, the churches such as Willowdale Baptist and Cove Creek Church, and the Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Belk’s Store, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Restaurant, Clarissa Duke, Cove Creek Church, Daisy Williams, Duke University, Ella Hall, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, John B. Morris, Margaret Eury, Phil Hudson, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor V.C. Howell, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Rich Mountain, S.M. Dugger, Shell Café, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 129 [February 7, 1938 - February 25, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 7 through February 25, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included records of weather, community events, and his travels in addition to personal reflections for each day. He frequently mentioned Vilas, Boone, and Cozy Nook in addition to Watauga County as a whole. He also included information about the happenings at his workplace, Appalachian State Teachers College, frequently referring to Dean Rankin and President Dougherty. He also provided insight from conversations held with other locals such as W.H. Brown, G.P. Eggers, Louise Fisher, and V.C. Howell.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Appalachian State University, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Colonel Walker’s Store, Cozy Nook, Dalton Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Evelyn Adams, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Gordon Mast, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Home Economic Department, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Pauline Bunch, President Dougherty, Robert Farthing, Stella Dallas, The Charlotte Observer, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Virginia Bean, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Smith, Willow Valley

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 131 [March 17, 1938 - April 3, 1938]

This diary was recorded from March 17 through April 3, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are personal reflections, weather records, and details of conversations held long ago. These elements provide a unique look into the life of Greene as a Watauga County resident, a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College, a church member, and an involved citizen. Locals that are named in this include but are not limited to Tina Harmon, Jennie Todd, Colonel W.C. Walker, and Walter Cook.

Tags: Andy Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Chapel Hill, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Crossnore, Cullen Johnson, Dallas Hodges, Dwight Grubbs, Eugene Wike. Grady Potter, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, H.K. Compton, Iredell Bumgarner, Jennie Todd, Lena Cole, Margaret Greene Bumgarner, Spencer Fletcher, Teachers Assembly, Tina Harmon, Vilas, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 133 [April 25, 1938 - May 22, 1938]

This diary was recorded from April 25 through May 22, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are records of weather and observations of nature, as well as reflections that focus on Greene and other people in his life. On April 25th Greene expressed the intent of his diary was to write about people and places. People named in this diary include but are not limited to D.M. Edminsten, G.P. Eggers, Albert Wilson, and Henry Greene.

Tags: Abington Virginia, Albert Wilson, Boone, Cove Creek Valley, D.M. Edminsten, Effie Winebarger, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, Gaynelle Stanley, George Williams, Henry Greene, James Greene, Jefferson Forest, John Keith Greene, Ralph Greene, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Unaka Forest, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., West Virginia, Wiley Cole, Williamston Virginia

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 136 [July 7, 1938 - July 29, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene on July 7th through July 29th of 1938. Greene was a professor at Appalachian State Teachers College. He centered many of his writings around the school, including specific details about his classes, the assemblies, the chapel meetings, special programs, and faculty meetings. He frequently wrote about the people in his life, both people from the college such as President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and about others in the community such as Bill Whittington, Reverend R.C. Pointer, G.P. Eggers, and Carrie Smith.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers Colleg, Bill Whittington, Carrie Smith, Dean Rankin, e President Dougherty, E.F. Sherwood, Elmo Brinkley, Fred McEwen, G.P. Eggers, Georgia, Grace Smith, Greene Inn, J.A. Warren, James Dugger, Johnson City, L.D. Greene, Martha Lee Long, Nora Warren, Reverend Paul Townsend, Reverend R.C. Pointer, Reverend W.R. Davis, Rich Mountain, Roberson County, South Carolina, Summer School, T.C. Baird, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 138 [August 18, 1938 - September 4, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from August 18 through September 4, 1938. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections and records. Greene recorded the daily weather, and his many travels. He also wrote each day about what he had done, observed, and heard. Through these writings one can find information about the many different areas of Watauga County from Vilas to Boone, including many landmarks such as Appalachian State Teachers College, and Willowdale Baptist Church.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Ann Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Ashe County, Attorney T.E. Bingham, Avery County, Banner Elk, Bethel, Blowing Rock, Boone, Boone High School Orchestra, Brushy Fork Valley, Caldwell County, Conly Glenn, Cove Creek High School, Dorothy Wiseman, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Ed Hodge, Farthing Reunion, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, H.R. Eggers, Henry Brinkley, J.P. Hughes, Mitchell County N.C., Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oscar Whittington, Shelton Dugger, Sunday School, Sunny Knoll, T.C. Baird, Valle Crucis, Vilas, Vilas Service Station, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yellow Mountain

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 141 [October 12, 1938 - October 28, 1938]

This diary was recorded from October 12 through October 28, 1938 by A.J. Greene. He included the most intimate details of his personal life from what time he woke up , his travel to work , the weather they were experiencing, and his reflections on special events or realizations. He included community event information in addition to information about Appalachian State Teachers College, the local churches, and the general information about what was happening in the community at that time.

Tags: Ann Jones, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betty Mae Johnson, Boone, Boone High School Band, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Len Hagaman, Dwight Edminsten, E.Y. Edminsten, Edwin Dougherty, Elon College, G.P. Eggers, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, Howards Creek Church, Howards Knob, John Dugger, Nashville Tennessee, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor Homer K. Compton, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Sunday School, Thelma Perry, Vilas, Walker’s Store, Willowdale Baptist Church

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 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

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