Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from September 30 through December 18, 1925. He wrote on September 30th, that he wanted to record experiences that will give pleasure and information to others. His goal was to both amuse and to inform. In the diary he wrote about his visit with friends, daily chapel, and his work at Appalachian Training School. He also included information about the weather and community events.

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.