Appalachian Studies, concert, photo 1

This image shows an African-American folk group performing at an Appalachian folk concert held at the Horn of the West Theater in Boone, NC, in the mid-1970s. The photograph was taken by the Center for Appalachian Studies. Part of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University (1967-current) was started in 1978 by Chancellor Herbert Wey (1969-1979) and Appalachian scholar and folklorist Cratis Williams, who taught at Appalachian State since 1940 and served as dean of the Graduate School. It focuses on promoting regional education, research, and outreach efforts.

Performing Arts

Williams, Cratis D.

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, 2004.040, Box 8, Appalachian Studies, C14.2.2.2.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

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Photographs

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Appalachian State University. Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Center for Appalachian Studies

1970-1979. 1980-1989

Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

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The Appalachian State University Historical Photographs Digitization Project is supported with federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) funds made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources through the North Carolina ECHO, 'Exploring Cultural Heritage Online' Digitization Grant Program.

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