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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 44 [November 14, 1921 - April 13, 1922]

This diary includes daily entries from November 14, 1921 through April 13, 1922. Each day Greene recorded his daily activities including his duties as a teacher, his work as a preacher, and his visits with friends. He also included information about the weather, different churches in the community, and community events.

Tags: Baptist State Convention, Burlington, Churches, Community, Durham, Greensboro, Local, Newton, Pastor J.E. Hoyle, Preacher, President Dougherty, Professor B.B. Dougherty, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Snow, Statesville, teacher, Weather, Winston-Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 47 [November 11, 1922 - February 18, 1923]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary between the dates of November 11, 1922 through February 18, 1923. He wrote in this diary each day. He chose to record his daily activities including work at the school, preaching sermons, studying the Bible, working on the farm, going into town, traveling, and visiting with friends and neighbors. He also included information about the weather and community events. Community members named in this diary include but are not limited to Jeter Ramsay, Graydon Eggers, and President Dougherty. Dougherty was the president of the Appalachian Training School.

Tags: Appalachian Training School, B.S. Dugger, Bazaar at the Blackburn Hotel, Boone, Georges Gap, Gordon Hodges, Graydon Eggers, J.B. Elliot, J.W. Fletcher, Jeter Ramsay, Oak Hill, President Dougherty, Principal Dean Swift, Union Baptist Church, Watauga County Public Schools

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 64 [July 17, 1926 - October 19, 1927]

Andrew Jackson Green recorded this diary from July 17, 1926 through October 19, 1927. Greene wrote about church, the weather, the Appalachian Training School, and his family and friends. Places named throughout this diary include but are not limited to Friendship Baptist Church, Watauga County, Boone, Cove Creek, Willowdale Baptist Church, Lenoir, and Mabel.

Tags: Advent Church, Agnes Fisher, Ashe County, Baptist Church of Boone, Bethel, Blue Ridge, Clarence Garland, Daniel Boone Hotel, Elbert Farthing, Federation of Women’s Clubs in North Carolina, Friendship Baptist Church, Georges Gap, Gertrude McCorman, individual instruction, Jacob May, Johnson City Chronicle, Klondike Stock Farm, Miss Ollie Eller, Miss Gertrude Weil, Mitchell River, Mountain View Church, Mountain View Institute, New River Bridge, Normal School, North Wilkesboro, President Dougherty, R.L. Isbel, Reverend P.A. Hicks, State of Wilkes, Sugar Grove, Summer School, Sunday School, Surry County, Todd, Vilas, W.J. Mast, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 66 [January 25, 1928 - April 29, 1928]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from January 25th through April 29th, during the year of 1928. Greene wrote each day an account of what he experienced that day. His typical day involved Willlowdale Baptist Church, Appalachian Training School, visits with neighbors, and a trip to Boone.

Tags: Administration Building, basketball, Boone, Central Dining Room, Chapel, Cleveland County, court, Cove Creek, David Greene, educational standards, Fifth Sunday Meeting, Greer Café, Justice Hall, Lonnie Henson, Miss Margaret Eury, Miss Maude Greene, Mitchell College, Normal School, Paul Henson, President Dougherty, R.M. Brooks, Reverend J.M. Denton, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Ruth Tugman, Teachers College, The four year college, Trap Hill, Union County, Valle Crucis, Vilas, W.J. Sherwood, W.R. Lovill, W.Y. Perry, Watauga Hospital

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 68 [August 6, 1928 - November 10, 1928]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from August 6th through November 10th, during the year of 1928. Each day, Greene recorded entries about the weather, community events, friends and family visits. He also included entries devoted to Appalachian Training School, he even names some of the buildings still found on the Appalachian State University campus today such as Justice Hall and White Hall.

Tags: Appalachian State Normal School, Avery County, Boone, Bristol, Caldwell County, court, Dr. W.A. Stanburym Raleigh NC, Edwin Dougherty, Elk Park, faculty meeting, Hardie Lyons, J.H. Highsmith, Justice Hall, Leroy Martin, Middle Fork Church, Miss Mary Hale, Miss Ruth Rankin, Mitchell County N.C., President Dougherty, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., West Jefferson, Wilkes County, Yancey County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 72 [July 31, 1929 - November 3, 1929]

This diary was written from July 31 through November 3, 1929. Each Day Andrew Jackson Greene recorded he thoughts on every detail of his day. He typically started entries with weather information, and then moved into discussing the events at the school, then church, and his evenings spent with friends and colleagues.

Tags: Alexander Graham High School, Alfred Thomas, Appalachian State Normal School, Appalachian State Teachers College, Beaver Dam, Boone Methodist Church, Bristol Tennessee, Cove Creek Church, Cove Creek High School, Dr. Allen State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. M.L. Kestler, Dr. Will O. Gordon, Elk Park, faculty meeting, Georgia State College, Greene Inn, Hill Billies Music, I.G. Greer, J.H. Brinkley, J.J. Moore, J.K. Perry, John C. Winston Publishing Company, Johnnie Johnson, Lincolnton, Mabel, Mountain City, North Fork, President Dougherty, Reverend C.H. Maser, Shulls Mills, Stanford Maxtin, Sunday School, The Mills Home, Vilas, W.Y. Perry, Willowdale Church

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 77 [November 29, 1930 - December 17, 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 teachers, or someone that he knew on a deep level.

Tags: “Up to Now” by Alfred E. Smith, Boone, Chapel, Charles Hagaman, Christianity, Conly Glenn, J.H. Brinkley, President Dougherty, Vance Presnell, Vilas

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 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 86 [May 5, 1932 - June 29, 1932]

Recorded from May 5 through June 29, 1932, this diary gives information on Appalachian State Teachers college, the weather, the community, and the daily social life of Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene wrote a record of his daily activities, this typically included a report of the weather, the places that he has traveled to, a record of the work that he accomplished, and what he read in his spare time. This also frequently included going to events at the college such as the senior play that he attended or daily chapel.

Tags: A.M. Norton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bible, Boone, Cabarrus County, Calvin Coollige, Cozy Nook, Frank Greene, Grant Hodges, Gurney Brinkley, Mabel, Mountain City, N.W. Walker, North Fork Road, Ohio, President Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, Radio, Ray Dotson, Senior play, Shulls Mills, Statesville, Sunday School, Tommy Greene, Willowdale

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 90 [February 11, 1932 - June 9, 2013]

Andrew Jackson Greene wrote this diary from February 11 through June 9, 1933. Greene uses this diary to write about the weather, the community, and especially his work. During this period, the college is going through a big time of growth and sports are taking a big chunk of the attention. Greene wrote that he believed there were times that sports took too much attention time, whereas the academics do not get enough. He includes information about what he is doing in his classes, what he thinks could benefit certain students, and the faculty meetings. He even mentions Lovill hall, a building currently on campus at Appalachian State University. In addition, Greene turned 50 years old on March 2nd.

Tags: Baptist Church Boone, Basketball tournament, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cove Creek, Critcher Hotel, Greene Inn, Jack Smith, John E. Brown, Kelly Osborne, Lenoir-Rhyne, Lovill Hall, President Dougherty, Professor Guy Hill, Ruth Rankin, Sarah Catherine Trivett, Smith Hagaman, Sunday School, Vilas, Watauga County Courthouse, Watauga County N.C., Weaverville College, Welfare Board meeting, Willowdale, Wrestling, Zeb Dickerson

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 101 [March 2, 1935 - May 12, 1935]

This diary was recorded from March 2nd through May 12th during the year of 1953 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene used this diary to write about the weather, the community, and especially his work. On his birthday, March 2nd, Greene included many personal reflections. He wrote that when he was busy he was happy. He reflected on his friends, his work, and his older age.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bethel School, Boone, Boone Methodist Church, Cottrell’s Lunch Room, Council of State, Cozy Nook Farm, Dorothy Patterson, Dr. J.C. Owen, Dr. W.S. Rankin, East Tennessee Teachers College, Greene-Inn, J.H. Brinkley, J.L. Reese, jack rocks, John E. Brown, Judge Bingham, Lewis Reese, Librarian Leonard Eury, Milligan College, President Dougherty, Recorders Court, Reverend J.C. Canipe, S.C. Eggers, T.L. Mast’s Store, V.M. Presnell, Vilas, W.F. Reese, W.R. Davis, Will Rogers

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 106 [February 25, 1936 - May 6, 1936]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 25 through May 6, 1936. In this diary Greene kept record of the weather, his daily activities such as church and school activities, and community events. People named in this diary include but aren’t limited to Alice Cook, Louise Abrams, President Dougherty, (president of Appalachian State Teachers College) Kate Huskins, Ed Cullens, and Hardin Dugger.

Tags: Alice Cook, Appalachian State Teachers College, assembly, Boone, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Ed Cullens, Henry Shannon, Kate Huskins, Katherine Harwell, Kites, Lawrence McLeod, Louise Abrams, My College Pin, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Reverend Raby Pointer, Ruth Epps, Ruth Huskins, S.C. Eggers, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 108 [July 18, 1936 - August 24, 1936]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from July 18th through August 24th during the year of 1936. Inside are personal reflections from Greene about his family, his health, his schoolwork, and his reactions to church sermons or Sunday School lessons. He also chose to record information about community events and happening in and around Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Archie Warren, B.S. Duggar, Billy Harmon, Carrie Smith, D.F. C. Brown, Dean Rankin, Don Isaacs, Dr. L.L. Vaughn, Duke University, Elk Park, G.H. Thomas, Henry Brinkley, J.H. Isaacs, Joe Moody, John A. Lomax, Pearl Bingham, President Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, R.A. Thomas, Reverend R.C. Pointer, State College, T.C. Baird, T.H. Williams, The Living Jefferson, The Romance of the Siamese Twins, Vilas, Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 110 [October 4, 1936 - October 15, 1936]

This diary is a daily recollection of events through the eyes of Andrew Jackson Greene. It was recorded from October 4 through October 15, 1936. He frequently wrote about the weather, the churches he went to, and his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. Greene used language unique to the time period and personal reflection to provide insight as to what life in Watauga County was like in the early 1900s.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Carrie Greene, Clemson College, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dean Rankin, democratic rally, Demonstration School, Dr. George R. Sherrill, Great Samaritan, Janitor Ed Cullens, Lightning Express, Maude Greene, Opie Shelton, Physical Education, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Sunday School, Vilas, Wade Brown, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 111 [October 16, 1936 - November 14, 1936]

This diary was recorded from October 16th through November 14th, 1936. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of the day’s activities through his eyes. Greene wrote about the weather, his family, his church, and work. His writing provides insight on the early years of the current Appalachian State University and the transition from college to university through reflections on classwork, growing student numbers, the guest speakers and special events, information about President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and reports from faculty meetings.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Billie Harmon, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Carrie Smith, Cline Farthing, Colored Chorus of Hampton, Cozy Nook, Critcher Hotel, Daisy Williams, Dean Rankin, Demonstration School, English Major Club, Henry Brinkley, John Harwell, Johnson City Tennessee, Leonard Eury, Paul Coffey, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor J.A. Williams, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Will Cook, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 112 [November 15, 1936 - December 14, 1936]

This diary was recorded from November 15 through December 14, 1936. Greene wrote personal reflections and recorded his activities for each day. He provided information about the weather, the community at the time, and about specific people through his writings. He included information about local landmarks and locations, including Greene Inn, Boone Baptist Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, Cozy Nook, Vilas and Boone and many more.

Tags: Alice Cook, Allie Austin, Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Chloe Eggers, Dean Rankin, Elizabethton Tennessee, Greene Inn, Greyhound Bus, Henry Brinkley, Herbert Adams, J.B. Crow, Johnnie Walker, Johnson City Tennessee, Margret Eury, Margret Miller, Phil Hudson, President Dougherty, Shell Café, Sunday School, The Ministerial Alliance, Virginia Weary, W.H. Duggar, W.M. Thomas, Will Walker

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 115 [February 3, 1937 - February 22, 1937]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 3 through February 22 1937. He included information about the cold winter weather, travel records to places such as Johnson City and Boone, current events such as the Roosevelt’s proposal to make changes in the Supreme Court, and the inner workings of Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Barber Bill Hodges, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Elmo Brinkley, Grace Mast, Greene Inn, Johnson City Tennessee, Pansy Keys Taylor, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Shell Café, Sheriff Edministen, Sunday School, Vance Pressnell, Vilas, Walkers Store

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 122 [August 2, 1937 - August 31, 1937]

This diary was recorded from August 2 through August 31, 1937. It is filled with reflections, records, and ideas from Andrew Jackson Greene, written as he reflected on each day. He wrote about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his business trips to Cozy Nook, his studies, Sunday School at church, and the many locals he encounters daily such as Henry Brinkley or Clarence Cole.

Tags: Albert Bingham, Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Harmon, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Greene, Chloe Micheal, Clarence Cole, Conley Glenn, Council Henson, Cozy Nook, D.C. Mast, Ed Shipley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Henry Brinkley, Mae Bryant, Nora Warren, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Professor V.C. Howell, Ralph Church, Ralph Greer, Sunday School, Tom Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yadkin County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 123 [September 1, 1937 - September 30, 1937]

This diary was recorded during the month of September, 1937 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He recorded his travels, the weather and his weather predictions. He also included personal reflections on his family life, and his involvement in Appalachian State Teachers College and the local churches.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bern Hodges, Bethel High School, Boone, Boone Drug Store, C.M. Dickson, Cozy Nook, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dr. R. M. Brown, Fort Pierce Florida, Gene Amos, Hardin Dugger, Henry Binkley, Howard’s Knob, Jack Amos, John Amos, Judge John H. Bingham, Paul Coffey, President Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, Reverend J.C. Canipe, S.C. Eggers, Saratoga, Sunday School, T.C. Baird, Vilas, Willard Presnell, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 128 [January 17, 1938 - February 6, 1938]

This diary was recorded from January 17 through February 6, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He began nearly all of his diary entries by reporting the weather that was experienced that day. Greene also recorded his morning routine, when he woke up, when he ate breakfast, and what time he began traveling to Boone to work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. His writings provide insight on community life in Watauga County through his writing on the churches, the happenings at the courthouse, and interaction with other community members.

Tags: Anne James, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Carrie Smith, Charlotte North Carolina, Col. W. M. Thomas, Daisy Williams, East Tennessee Teachers College, Evelyn Brown, Grady Cole, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson, John Greer, John Keith Greene, Liberty Magazine, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Maude Greene, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend J.C. Wooten, Ruth Epps, Watauga County N.C.

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 130 [February 25, 1938 - March 16, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 25 through March 16, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He provided insight on the life of a Watauga County resident, church member, and teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College. Greene included weather records, travel records and personal reflections for each day. He wrote about the bus stations, the local stores, the Greene Inn, and of course the college.

Tags: Allen Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Beaver Dam, Carrie Greene, Colonel Bill Cornell, Conly Glenn, Daisy Williams, Dean Rankin, Forest Grove Baptist Church, Fork Ridge, Glee Club, J.F. Eller, J.L. Reese, Margaret Eury Agle, President Dougherty, Professor J.A. Williams, Ralph Mast, Reverend E.Y. Edminsten, Ruth Epps, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, Trade Tennessee, Union Baptist Church, Valle Crucis, Watauga County N.C., West Jefferson, William Eller, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 134 [May 23, 1938 - June 14, 1938]

This diary was recorded from May 23 through June 14, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. In this diary, Greene recorded personal reflections and important details of each day. These writings are centered around places in and around Watauga County, such as Brushy Fork Valley, Cozy Nook, Elk Park, Boone, Rich Mountain, Vilas, and Cove Creek. He also focused many of these writings around Appalachian State Teachers College, and around other members of the community and conversations held with them.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Banner Elk, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Cove Creek, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Curb Market, Daisy Williams, Dayton Wilson, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Elk Park, Eugene Wike, Grace Smith, Grady Bradley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Hazel Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Ira Edminsten, John Henry Whittington, Johnnie Walker, O. J. Harmon, President Dougherty, Reverend L.C. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Russell Adkins, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

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 143 [December 24, 1938 - February 16, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from December 24, 1938 through February 16, 1939. Greene included information about his family and their traditions, the local news, the daily weather report, his friends, Appalachian State Teachers College, church services, Cozy Nook, Boone, Mabel, and Vilas.

Tags: Albert Dotson, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird’s Creek, Bairds Creek, Beaver Dam, Boone, Christmas, Claude Eminsten, Cove Creek, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, George Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Mabel, Muriel Bumgarner, Pearle Cole, Peggy Ann Chappell, President Dougherty, Santa Claus, Stacy Clyde, Sunny Knoll, Vilas, W.L. Henson, W.T. Chappell, Willowdale Baptist Church

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 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 magnify them. He continued to write in this diary, as the previous volumes, his reactions to events and people that he came into contact with. Usual topics range from Willowdale Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, his family and friends, and Watauga County local news and events.

Tags: Administration Building, Alice Greer, Anne Jones, Annette Blanton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blowing Rock, Clyde Baker, Clyde R. Greene, Cove Creek High School, Crossnore, D.J. Cottrell, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Dorothy Atkins, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. M.E. Potter, Evelyn Brown, Frank Warren, Gene Wike, Gladys Terry, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Iredell Bumgarner, J.L Reese, Jennie Lee Bingham, Johnson City, Lela Clay, Mabel Bowman, Madge Williams, Mildred Horrill, Mills Home, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J. A. Mckaughan, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sylvia Cashwell, T.C Baird, The Tennessee Ramblers, University of Kentucky, Vice-Dean Whitener, W.C. Field, W.L Trivette, W.L. Henson, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Winston-Salem

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 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 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.

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