This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 18 through July 30, 1929. This was a period of gloom for Greene. He found life’s burdens to be much too heavy. He used his diary as a place to dump his burdens so that he could continue. He wrote about the things that bothered him, and the things that brought him joy. He typically included information about the weather, his friends and family, the school, and church.

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.

This diary is a collection of personal reflections, and records about the daily activities in Watauga County and Appalachian State Teachers College. In this diary Greene wrote often of Sunday School and worship services at local Watauga County Churches such as Willowdale, Oak Grove, and Cove Creek Church. Some of the locals named in this diary include Clyde Eggers, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Farthing, Grace Pennell, and Ed. Cullens. This diary was recorded from April 4 through May 13, 1937.