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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 73B [February 7, 1930 - April 20, 1930]

This diary was written during 1930 from November 29th through December 17th by Andrew Jackson Greene. He wrote each day about the going on at the school, the weather, his church, and the community. He named all of his friends and family that he interacted with, whether it be someone who visited at chapel, someone that also taught at the college, or someone that he knew on a deeper level.

Tags: Abner Smith, Alexander Mull, Appalachian College, basketball, Boone, Bristol Tennessee, Catawba College, Chapel, Elon College, Guilford College, H.R. Eggers, Harkens Island North Carolina, Herman Eggers, John C. Winston Publishing Company, Lincoln Memorial University, Newland Hall, Primary Education, Reverend Walter E. Wilson, St. Valentine’s Day, student programs, Sunday School, V.M. Presnell, Vilas, W.H. Gragg, Western Carolina Teachers College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 74 [April 21, 1930 - July 2, 1930]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from April 23st through July 2nd during the year of 1930. He writes of each visitor he has, of those who he visits. He also admits that as a teacher, visitors bring about much anxiety. He also writes of the weather, how rainy, foggy days can affect his mood. Most of his writing is related to Appalachian State Normal School and the local churches such as Boone Baptist, Cove Creek Church, and Willowdale Baptist Church.

Tags: Appalachian State Normal School, Arthur Smith, assembly, B.S. Dugger, Boone, Boone Baptist, C.S. Hodges, Catawba College, Cove Creek Baptist Church, Dayton Wilson, Democratic Convention, Dr. A.T. Allen State Superintendent of Public Instruction, E.C. Hodges, Eliza Greene, graduation, Greensboro, Guilford College, H.R. Eggers, High Point College, Homer Wagner, J.F. Eggers, John E. Brown, King Cotton Hotel, Lenoir, Meat Camp Church, President Dougherty, Reverend E.C. Hodge, Sunday School, Vilas, W.C. Newland Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Wake Forest College, Wilkesboro, Willowdale Baptist Church, Winston-Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 76 [September 15, 1930 - November 28, 1930]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded daily entries in this diary from September 15th, through November 28th, during the year 1930. He recorded the ins and outs of his daily life. This includes visits from friends and family such as George Hayes as well as information about how his college classes are going. The school was really growing, and people other than locals were beginning to attend.

Tags: Alex Ellison, Boone, Boone High School, Buncombe Junior College, Calvin Hicks, Clark’s Creek Baptist Church, D.J. Horton, Daniel Boone Park, Elk Knob, Elk Park, Emma Henson, G.W. Robbins, George Hayes, H.R. Eggers, J.A. Warren, King College in Bristol Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University at Winston-Salem, Lucile Hopkins, Meat Camp, Mr. and Mrs. W.Y. Perry, Mrs. Ruth Rankin, Vilas, Willowdale Sunday School, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 81 [July 10, 1931 - September 9, 1931]

From July 10 through September 9, 1931, Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary about his daily life. He wrote about the weather, the church and the community. At this point, his children were leaving home and he was realizing that it would be a struggle to keep his farm going. He was busy between the farm, the schoolwork, and being a minister. He knew he was aging and found it hard to finish work many days. He also wrote about the college. They reached the 700 mark. He wrote these things in addition to the smallest details of his everyday life.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, B.B. Dougherty, Black Bear Trail. Sam Atkins, Boone, Daniel Boone Trail, Depression, Elizabethton, Elk Park, farming, Football, H.R. Eggers, Mabel, Meat Camp, Mr. Hampton Rich, President Dougherty, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 84 [January 5, 1932 - March 3, 1932]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from January 5 through March 3, 1932. The weather is his typical first topic to write about it. He wrote about the winter snow and harsh winds frequently. He also included information about the Appalachian State Normal School and the community in addition to the typical record of his daily activities.

Tags: Appalachian Basketball, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Baptist Church, Barber Will Bill Hodges, Boone, Bristol, Eddie Canter, Eddie Kanton, Greene Inn, Guilford College, H.R. Eggers, Hardin Brown, J.J. T. Reese, John J Hardin, Snow, Vilas, Western Carolina State Teachers College, Will Rogers, ymca, YWCA

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 89 [October 15, 1932 - February 10, 1933]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 15, 1932 through February 10, 1933. He wrote about the schoolwork he was doing, how his students were performing, their willingness to learn, the papers he needed to grade, even what happened at faculty meetings and who was in attendance. He also included information about the local churches such as Boone Baptist, Willowdale Baptist Church and Cove Creek Church. This regular information was also accompanied by records of visits with family and friends, holiday events, and weather information.

Tags: Boone, Boone Baptist, Cove Creek Church, election, Electoral College, H.R. Eggers, Isabella Ann Eggers, Miss Virginia Wary the Teacher of Public School Music, Mountain City Tennessee, Ogden Mills, Reverend J.A. Yount, Rich Mountain, Vilas, W.A. Ayers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 91 [June 10, 1933 - July 27, 1933]

Recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is from June 10 through July 27, 1933. In the pages of this diary, one will find Greene’s writings about the weather, the churches, the community members, and the details of his home life. One will find the most writing about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about his concern for the welfare of his students, the special events held on campus, his papers to grade, and the daily assembly.

Tags: Abraham Eggers, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blackberries, Boone, Boone Steam Laundry, Cabbarus County, Chappell Wilson, Clint Baird, Cozy Nook, G.P Eggers, General Will Henson, H.R. Eggers, Lilly Dale, Reverend Fred N Day, Reverend Fred N. Day, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Sunday School, The Chicago Fair, U.S. President Roosevelt, Vilas, Vilas Service Station, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 93 [September 29, 1933 - November 15, 1933]

This diary was recoded from September 29th through November 15th during the year of 1933, by Andrew Jackson Greene. 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 included daily weather updates, information about the local churches, and details of all of his travels. He also included community information such as information from the meeting about a new law enforcement plan for the town.

Tags: “Golden Bells”, American Red Cross, Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Bert Cook, Boone Methodist Church, Brushy Fork, Cleo Mitchell, Glee Club, H.R. Eggers, Homecoming Day, Homer Eggers, J.D. Rankin, J.H. Brinkley, Law enforcement plan, Lucile Miller, Mary Grace Bradford, North Wilkesboro High School, Reverend J.H. Brendal, Reverend L.F. Kent, Roy Dotson, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, Will Walker, Winnie Richett, Zeb Dixon

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 99 [October 9, 1934 - December 19, 1934]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 9th through December 19th during the year of 1934. Greene included a multitude of personal reflections, insight into the world of Appalachian State Teachers College, and information about what was happening in the community at that time. For instance, Greene wrote in this diary about the “yardstick epidemic” because a new business was using yardsticks for advertising, in addition to writing about the highlights of daily chapel.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Central Dining Hall, Daisy Williams, David Greene, Dr. A.T. Allen, Dr. J.M. Giller, Eastern Carolina Teachers College, Eddie Cantor, Elder A.C. Gibbs, F.N. Williams, H.R. Eggers, Louise Regan, Mary Williams, R.M. Greene, Reverend J.A. Yount, Rich Mountain, State College at Raleigh, Treasure Island, Western North Carolina at Greensboro, Will Rogers, yardsticks

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 114 [January 14, 1937 - February 2, 1937]

Recorded from January 14 through February 2, 1937 by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is a collection of records of daily activities and personal reflections on topics of the time period. Greene included weather information, sentiments about personal and family life, and information about Appalachian State Teachers College. He included information about events held in the auditorium and gymnasium, the speakers at chapel, and the general state of the college.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers College, Becky Grimes, Bettie Mae Johnson, Budget Commission, Carolina Store, Carson Newman, Columbus University, Cozy Nook, Cranberry School, Dean Rankin, Everett Cole, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.C. Smith, Johnson City Tennessee, Lucy Little, Nell Braswell, Opie Shelton, President Dougherty, R.L. Swift, Reverend J.A. Yount, Ruth Epps, Sarah Smith, State College, The Appalachian, The Athletic Club, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 124 [October 1, 1937 - October 30, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene during the month of October in 1937. Greene’s hobbies included reading, traveling to visit with friends and neighbors, listening to the radio, and going to listen in court. He wrote of many encounters with locals Mrs. Rachel Wilson Eller, and Reverend J.C. Camps, a former student, and pastor of Boone Baptist Church, to name a few. He also included weather reports and predictions along with information about the Appalachian State Teachers College and local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church.

Tags: Alumni Association, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bernard Dougherty, Bogle Cole, Cove Creek Church, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dwayne Thompson, Edwin Dougherty, Eugene Baird, Grace Greene, H.R. Eggers, Homecoming, J.B. Vance, J.L. Glenn, John T. Howell, Justice Block, Margaret Eury, Marvin Ward, Orville Hagaman, Professor J.M Downum, Rachel Wilson Eller, Reverend J.C. Camps, Reverend Wayne W. Williams, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, V.C. Howell, W. B. Austin, Willodale Baptist Church, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 126 [November 29, 1937 - December 22, 1937]

This diary was recorded from November 29th through December 22nd, 1937. This diary has many of Greene’s thoughts on the local holiday festivities such as parades and decorations. In this diary Greene also makes note that he writes news for the paper. Some locals named in this diary include W.M. Thomas, Hattie Pogroms, H.R. Eggers, and many more. There is a wealth of information provided about Appalachian State Teacher College through the accounts of faculty meetings, assemblies, chapel hour, and Greene’s classroom. Some buildings named throughout this diary include the Administration building, Justice Hall, the gymnasium, Newland Hall, and Lovill Hall. Many of these buildings remain on the campus of Appalachian State University today.

Tags: A.R. Smith, American Association of College, Appalachian State Teachers College, Asheville Citizen Times, Billie Greene, Boone, Boone Lutheran Church, Christmas, Cozy Nook, H.R. Eggers, Hagaman Clinic, Hattie Pogroms, J.M. Downum, James Greene, Jane Bingham, John Keith Greene, Justice Hall, Lee Weaver, Lovill Hall, Newland Hall, Paul Bingham, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend P.P. Holland, Rich Mountain, Santa Clause, V.C. Howell, Valle Crucis, Vilas, W.M. Thomas

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 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 139 [September 5, 1938 - September 23, 1938]

This diary was recorded from September 5th through the 28th in the year of 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside this diary, one will find the most intimate details of Greene’s life from what he ate, how he slept, and what books he read. One will also find the inside scoop on life in Watauga County and the behind the scenes information about Appalachian State Teachers College where Greene was a teacher. Many other Watauga locals are named in this diary as well, including W.C. Walker, Walter Cook, and many more.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Billie Greene Cook, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Cabarrus County, Chapel Hill, Colonel Will C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Daniel Boone Hotel, Dean Rankin, Dr. Roy M. Brown, Elizabethton Tennessee, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, Homecoming, Hunter Horton, John Dugger, Johnson City Tennessee, Kenneth Mathis, Lenoir, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Sam Adkins, Sara Smith, Shelton Dugger, Shepard M. Dugger, Vilas, Vivian Holloway, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 140 [September 24, 1938 - October 11, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from September 24 through October 11, 1938. Included in this diary are weather reports, record of Greene’s daily activities, and insight on the life of a local in Watauga County .Greene wrote frequently about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the churches he went to such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church, his students’ motivation, and the friends and family that he visited.

Tags: Alumni Banquet, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Bishop L.C. Maples, Bogle Cole, Book Room, Boone, Boone High School Board, Central Dining Hall, Charleston South Carolina, Charlotte, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cove Creek Church, Cozy Nook, Dr. Dennis Cook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Evelyn Brown, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, L.H. Church, Marion High School, P.L. Locket, Peabody College, Queen Choir College, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend O.L. Brown, T.B. Honeycutt, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Watauga River, Willowdale Baptist Church, Zeb Vance

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 142 [October 29, 1938 - December 23, 1938]

This diary was written from October 29 through December 23, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside is a collection of records, stories, and personal reflections. Popular topics for the writings were football games, Appalachian State Teachers College, holiday celebrations and events, the Greene Inn, the weather, and daily chapel service. Some locals named in this diary are Polly Frances, Ed Shipley, Jerry Wilson, and many more.

Tags: Allen Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Children’s Home of the Junior Order, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Ed Shipley, Edwin Dougherty, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Hagaman Clinic, International Relation Club, J.B. Farthing, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City Tennessee, Lessie Greene, Louise Hartley, North Wilkesboro, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Statesville, T.C. Baird, Vilas, W.C. Walker’s Store, W.D. Farthing, Watauga Falls, Western Carolina

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 144 [February 17, 1939 - April 7, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 17 through April 7, 1939. Greene wrote about many personal topics, including his favorite watch that he loved so much. He also included reports of his health every few days. He of course, wrote about the Appalachian State Teachers college, including stories about Dean Rankin, President Dougherty, and many of his colleagues. In addition Greene wrote about any local news and community events that were happening in the area.

Tags: A.C. Mast, Albert Wilson, Amanda Farthing, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Carolyn Price, Catawba College, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Wiley Smith, Edwin Dougherty, Emma Henson, Forrest Crisp, Frank Warren, Frankie Matheson, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Harry Hamilton, J.F. Eller, James Downum, John Horton, John Keith Greene, Katherine Stone, Mr. S.C. Eggers, Newland, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe Boone Baptist Church, Reverend R.C. Wilson, Russell Atkins, Sunday School, T.E. Holiday, The Home Economics Club, Union Church, Vilas, W.F. Reese, 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 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

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