This diary was recorded from November 11, 1928 through February 12, 1929 by Andrew Jackson Greene. This diary starts on a big day for the Greene family as Lester Doughton Greene turned 18 years old and the family held a celebratory dinner in his honor. A.J. Greene continues to teach at Appalachian State Normal School. He enjoys spending time with his colleagues. He continues to devote himself to regular church meetings, bible study, and Sunday school.

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.