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This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from June 30th through August 16th during the year of 1932. Greene’s health was declining throughout this diary. He worked to get in better shape. He continued to work at the college and record his daily activities such as going to chapel, giving exams, and studying in his room.

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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.

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This diary was recorded from January 14 through February 23, 1934 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included community information such as the measles developing in Vilas. He reported the daily weather, the church events, the Sunday school lessons, and of course the daily activities at the college. Many days his writing is nearly all about the work at the college.

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The letter included is from a diary reader who enjoyed reading Greene’s diaries. He believed that Greene had a great knack for analyzing major characteristics of people. This diary was recorded in 1934 by Andrew Jackson Greene from July 30th through October 8th. He included the usual current events and reflections. His common subjects were Sunday school, Appalachian State Teachers College, his neighbors, and the weather.

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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.

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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.

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