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Interview with Carter Rupard [June 17, 1974]
Carter Rupard talks about growing up on a farm in Cove Creek with his many siblings. He says that they "lived better than we can now" and that "we hardly ever went to buy anything unless it would be a poke of flour ever once in awhile." His family…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 39 [November 25, 1920 - January 27, 1921]
This diary includes daily entries from November 25, 1920 through January 27, 1921. Greene wrote daily about the weather, the work at his school, and the workings of the church. Familiar places mentioned include Willowdale, Oak Grove, Boone, Mabel,…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 58 [April 25, 1926 - May 22, 1926]
In this diary, Greene wrote about the weather, the school (Appalachian Training School) and the community members. He recorded how much snow they received, how the students were doing with their work, and who he visited each day. Much of the diary is…
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…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 132 [April 4, 1938 - April 24, 1938]
This diary was recorded from the 4th through the 24th of April, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He was constantly traveling between Vilas, Mabel, Cozy Nook, and Boone. He was a local Watauga County resident. He was also a teacher at Appalachian State…
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,…
Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 145 [April 8, 1939 - June 3, 1939]
This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 8 through June 3, 1939. Beginning the new diary, Greene claimed that he ”hoped to leave on record that life is composed of the common things.” He believed that it is perfectly acceptable to…
