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Appalachian Land Ownership Task Force, Volume IV, North Carolina Final Report

These two files contain the final report on land ownership for the twelve Appalachian counties in the state of North Carolina which were part of a larger Appalachian Land Ownership Survey conducted in 1979. There are profiles for each county and three case studies—on Henderson, Swain, and Watauga Counties—in the report.

Tags: Alleghany County N.C., Appalachian Land Ownership Survey, Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian Studies, Ashe County N.C., Avery County N.C., Burke County N.C., Clay County N.C., Haywood County N.C., Henderson County N.C., Jackson County N.C., Madison County N.C., Mitchell County N.C., North Carolina, Swain County N.C., Watauga County N.C.

North Carolina: Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Swain, and Watauga Counties - Land Ownership Survey, 1979

This document contains additional entries to the land ownership surveys of Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Swain, and Watauga Counties in North Carolina. The surveys were conducted in 1979 as part of a larger Appalachian Land Ownership Survey. To interpret the survey codes, use the Key to the Appalachian Land Ownership Survey.

Tags: Appalachian Land Ownership Survey, Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian Studies, Haywood County N.C., Henderson County N.C., Jackson County N.C., Madison County N.C., North Carolina, Swain County N.C., Watauga County N.C.

North Carolina: Watauga County - Land Ownership Survey, 1979

This land ownership survey of Watauga County, North Carolina was conducted in 1979 as part of a larger Appalachian Land Ownership Survey. To interpret the survey codes, use the Key to the Appalachian Land Ownership Survey.

Tags: Appalachian Land Ownership Survey, Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian Studies, North Carolina, Watauga County N.C.

Virginia: Bland, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe Counties - Land Ownership Survey, 1979 <br />
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North Carolina: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Watauga Counties - Land Ownership Survey, 1979

Virginia: Bland, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe Counties - Land Ownership Survey, 1979 North Carolina: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Clay, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Mitchell, Swain, Watauga Counties - Land Ownership Survey, 1979

These two files correspond to land ownership surveys of multiple counties in Virginia and North Carolina which was conducted in 1979 as part of a larger Appalachian Land Ownership Survey. To interpret the survey codes, use the Key to the Appalachian Land Ownership Survey.

Tags: Alleghany County N.C., Appalachian Land Ownership Survey, Appalachian Mountains, Appalachian Studies, Ashe County N.C., Avery County N.C., Bland County Va., Burke County N.C., Clay County N.C., Dickenson County Va., Grayson County Va., Haywood County N.C., Henderson County N.C., Jackson County N.C., Lee County Va., Madison County N.C., Mitchell County N.C., North Carolina, Scott County Va., Smyth County Va., Swain County N.C., Tazewell County Va., Virginia, Washington County Va., Watauga County N.C., Wise County Va., Wythe County Va.

Appalachian State University Campus Guide: Welcome to Boone, Watauga County, and Appalachian State University [1991]

A 5-page pamphlet and guide to the high country with information, including a school index, and a detailed road map of Watauga County.

Tags: ASU, Beaver Dam, Boone, community information, laurel creek, road map, Watauga County N.C.

Interview with Robert Proffit [October 3, 1980]

Robert Proffit talks about Meat Camp's early history from the first settler John Green in 1788. Over the next few decades, people began to trickle in to Western North Carolina. He talks about the first churches in the area: Hopewell Methodist Church and Meat Camp Church. He also describes the civil war, how many members of the community enlisted with the confederate army, but after the war there wasn't much difference in Meat Camp. Proffit explains Meat Camp well with this statement: "there was never anything here to begin with except just natural things."

Tags: Ashe County, Avery County, Big Hill, blacksmith, Boone, David Miller, Early Settlers, H&T Chair, herbs, herbs and roots, Hopewell Methodist Church, John Green, Meat Camp, Meat Camp Church, Proffit's Grove Church, Riddles Fork, Robert Proffit, roots, Spencer Blackburn, tobacco warehouse, Watauga County N.C., Wilkes County

Interview with Carter Rupard [June 17, 1974]

Carter Rupard talks about growing up on a farm in Cove Creek with his many siblings. He says that they "lived better than we can now" and that "we hardly ever went to buy anything unless it would be a poke of flour ever once in awhile." His family was totally self-sufficient with their farm, and they had to work very hard every day of the week.

Tags: Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone Fork Lumber Company, butcher, Carter Rupard, courting, Cove Creek, Doctor Fybes, Doctor Perry, farming, Irdell County, Johnson City, Judge Wagner, liquor business, logging, Matney, North Carolina, sawmill, Shull's Mill, Watauga County N.C.

Interview with Loura Edmisten, June 9, 1973

Loura Edminstin was born in Beech Creek, NC in 1894 and had 13 siblings in her family. She lived in Watauga and Avery County throughout her life.

Ms. Edminstin discusses her childhood including the topics of politics, school, and church. She also discusses the traditions in raising a family.

Tags: Avery County, Baptist Church, Beech Creek, buggy, church, hack, Loura Edmisten, Mt Gilead, Politics, schoolhouse, Watauga County N.C.

Interview with L.E. Tuckwiller, April 10, 1973

L.E. Tuckwiller was born September 16, 1908 in West Virginia. He graduated from Berea College in 1934 and was the Watauga County extension agent for the past 30 years.

Mr. Tuckwiller talks mostly about his career as an extension agent throughout the interview. He explains his academic career and what lead him to the job. Mr. Tuckwiller was born and raised in West Virginia, so he describes the history of that area and compares the land to Boone. He also talks about his childhood on the farm and stories he heard of the Native Americans and the Civil War. For a large portion of the interview, Mr. Tuckwiller talks about farming in Boone and how he has worked with farmers. He also discusses the loss of farming land to development.

Tags: 1940 flood, Appalachian State University, Atlanta, Berea College, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Cooperative, Brasstown, Cherokee County N.C., Civil War, Clay County N.C., Columbia Vegetable Market, Cooperative Feed Store, country extension, Department of Agriculture, Farmer's Cooperative, Farmers Home Administration, farming, Fort Donneley, Georgia, Goodnight Brothers, Great Depression, Greenberry County, Hollar's Produce, L.E. Tuckwiller, livestock, Mountain City, Mountain Valley Cooperative, Native Americans, North Carolina, North Carolina State University, sawmill, subsistence farming, superstitions, Tennessee, Watauga County N.C., Watauga Kraut Factory, West Virginia

Interview with Mr. & Mrs. Lee Greene, June 11, 1973

Lee Greene was born in Watauga County, North Carolina in 1904 and farmed all his life. Mrs. Greene was born in Meat Camp, North Carolina.

Mr. and Mrs. Greene talk about their education in a one-room schoolhouse. Mr. Greene talks about farming and the changes he has seen in the community, specifically in politics. Mrs. Greene explains how to make soap and homemade remedies. Both recall their methods of transportation as children and the transition of using cars. Mr. and Mrs. Greene also recollect memories of the Great Depression.

Tags: Boone, cars, Chestnut Grove, Great Depression, homemade remedies, Lee Greene, Lenoir, Maple Springs, Meat Camp, Perkinsville, Politics, railroad, Sassafras Tea, schoolhouse, soap, Watauga County N.C.

Interview with Hade Smith, April 1, 1973

Hade Smith was born in Valle Crucis, North Carolina in 1920 where he was raised on a farm. Mr. Smith joined the armed service at 18 years of age and when he returned he did some odd jobs including building houses. He then became the chief magistrate of Watauga County.

Mr. Smith goes into detail about his career and tells stories about local crimes he had to deal with as magistrate. Mr. Smith also talks about the changes in the area and the incoming of new community members, changing its dynamics. He then goes into great detail about his hobby of woodworking and points out a specific game he made.

Tags: magistrate, Watauga County N.C., woodworking

New River Light & Power History Scrapbook

This scrapbook documents the history of New River Light & Power (NRLP) through historical documents and photos.

Blanford Barnard and Dauphin Disco Dougherty established the New River Light and Power Company in 1915 to provide hydroelectric power to Appalachian Training School and the local community. On March 23, 1923, a fire destroyed the power plant and machinery. The structure was repaired and resumed operation on July 12, 1923. On October 30, 1924 a new power plant with a 26 foot concrete dam located on the Middle Fork of the New River began operation. The complex was located three miles outside of Boone near the Old Blowing Rock Road at Devil's Gate. This power plant remained in operation through 1972. In 1972, NRLP stopped generating power and started bringing in electricity exclusively from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation.

Tags: Appalachian Training School, Blanford Barnard, Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, Boone, dam, Dauphin Disco Dougherty, Hydroelectric power plants, New River, New River Power & Light, North Carolina, scrapbook, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 27 [September 1, 1917 - November 14, 1917]

This diary includes entries from September 1-November 14, 1917. Greene wrote each day about his work, the weather, and events within the community, especially church events. People mentioned in this diary include Mr. Walker Tatum, B.B. Daugherty John Morgan, Rev. Mr. Adams, and Rev. Mr. Clark. Places mentioned through this diary include Asheville, Blowing Rock, Boone, Watauga County, Camp Jackson in Columbia SC, and many more.

Tags: Appalachian Training School, Asheville, B.B. Daugherty, Blowing Rock, Boone, Camp Jackson, Columbia SC, John Morgan, Mr. Walker Tatum, Rev. Mr. Adams, Rev. Mr. Clark, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 53 [February 19, 1925 - June 12, 1925]

This is an Andrew Jackson Greene diary recorded from February 19 through June 12, 1925. In this diary Greene wrote his daily activities such as cutting wood, visiting with neighbors, or spending a day studying. He also included information about his work at Appalachian Training School. He wrote about the students, the weather, and current events in education.

Tags: Avery County, basketball, Beaver Dam, Boone, Brinkley Place, Clyde Mast, Commencement, Communion day, Cove Creek High School, Davenport College, Fifth Sunday Meeting, Justice of the Peace, Lyceum Festival, Mabel, Mast’s Store at Sugar Grove, New River, Peabody College for Teachers, Smith Harmon, Sunday School, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Wilkesboro

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 61 [October 29, 1926 - January 30, 1927]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from October 29, 1926 through January 30, 1927. In this diary, Greene recorded his visits with family members and friends such as W.J. Mast and John Dugger. He also recorded the details of the daily weather that they were experiencing, whether they had fog, or rain, or snow, the temperature, and clear skies. In addition to recording the weather details, he also recorded much information about life as a teacher at Appalachian Training School. He named speakers that came to daily chapel, important events that took place, important faculty members, and the daily classroom activities.

Tags: Blan-dolph Literary Society, Boone, Boone Junior High, Chapel, Clarence Garland, Cove Creek High School, Dr. W.O. Bingham, election day, Elizabethton Tennessee, Foscoe, Friendship Church, Graydon P. Eggers, Greene Inn, Herbert Wagner, J.C. Farthing, Martha Washington College, Maxie Mae Greene, Miss Elsie Mae Chappell, Morganton NC, Newland Hall, Normal College, politicians, Reception of the Rankin Wilson Literary Society, Reverend F.M. Huggins, Reverend J.R. Owen, Ruth Proffit, Shouns Tennessee, Sunday School, Superintendent Smith Hagaman, Thomas Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County Examination, Watauga County N.C., Wilkesboro NC, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 68 [August 6, 1928 - November 10, 1928]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from August 6th through November 10th, during the year of 1928. Each day, Greene recorded entries about the weather, community events, friends and family visits. He also included entries devoted to Appalachian Training School, he even names some of the buildings still found on the Appalachian State University campus today such as Justice Hall and White Hall.

Tags: Appalachian State Normal School, Avery County, Boone, Bristol, Caldwell County, court, Dr. W.A. Stanburym Raleigh NC, Edwin Dougherty, Elk Park, faculty meeting, Hardie Lyons, J.H. Highsmith, Justice Hall, Leroy Martin, Middle Fork Church, Miss Mary Hale, Miss Ruth Rankin, Mitchell County N.C., President Dougherty, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., West Jefferson, Wilkes County, Yancey County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 78 [December 18, 1930 - February 28, 1931]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from December 18, 1930 through February 28, 1931. This diary sees Greene through Christmas, the start of a new semester, and the start of a new year. He resolved to, in the new year, ”be more cheerful and to see more good things in living.”

Tags: Abner Eggers, Assembly of North Carolina, Blowing Rock Road, Boone, Brushy Fork Baptist Church, Christmas, Council House, Cozy Nook, Doe Valley, Elizabethton Tennessee, G.P. Eggers, Hahn Building, J.L. Thomas, Jefferson, Johnson City Tennessee, King College, Lenoir Rhyne College, Mabel, Mountain City Tennessee, R.C. Eggers, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, T.L. Mast’s Store, Tammy Moody, Tennessee State College, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Western Carolina State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, Wingate Junior College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 89 [October 15, 1932 - February 10, 1933]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 15, 1932 through February 10, 1933. He wrote about the schoolwork he was doing, how his students were performing, their willingness to learn, the papers he needed to grade, even what happened at faculty meetings and who was in attendance. He also included information about the local churches such as Boone Baptist, Willowdale Baptist Church and Cove Creek Church. This regular information was also accompanied by records of visits with family and friends, holiday events, and weather information.

Tags: Boone, Boone Baptist, Cove Creek Church, election, Electoral College, H.R. Eggers, Isabella Ann Eggers, Miss Virginia Wary the Teacher of Public School Music, Mountain City Tennessee, Ogden Mills, Reverend J.A. Yount, Rich Mountain, Vilas, W.A. Ayers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 90 [February 11, 1932 - June 9, 2013]

Andrew Jackson Greene wrote this diary from February 11 through June 9, 1933. Greene uses this diary to write about the weather, the community, and especially his work. During this period, the college is going through a big time of growth and sports are taking a big chunk of the attention. Greene wrote that he believed there were times that sports took too much attention time, whereas the academics do not get enough. He includes information about what he is doing in his classes, what he thinks could benefit certain students, and the faculty meetings. He even mentions Lovill hall, a building currently on campus at Appalachian State University. In addition, Greene turned 50 years old on March 2nd.

Tags: Baptist Church Boone, Basketball tournament, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cove Creek, Critcher Hotel, Greene Inn, Jack Smith, John E. Brown, Kelly Osborne, Lenoir-Rhyne, Lovill Hall, President Dougherty, Professor Guy Hill, Ruth Rankin, Sarah Catherine Trivett, Smith Hagaman, Sunday School, Vilas, Watauga County Courthouse, Watauga County N.C., Weaverville College, Welfare Board meeting, Willowdale, Wrestling, Zeb Dickerson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 91 [June 10, 1933 - July 27, 1933]

Recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is from June 10 through July 27, 1933. In the pages of this diary, one will find Greene’s writings about the weather, the churches, the community members, and the details of his home life. One will find the most writing about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about his concern for the welfare of his students, the special events held on campus, his papers to grade, and the daily assembly.

Tags: Abraham Eggers, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blackberries, Boone, Boone Steam Laundry, Cabbarus County, Chappell Wilson, Clint Baird, Cozy Nook, G.P Eggers, General Will Henson, H.R. Eggers, Lilly Dale, Reverend Fred N Day, Reverend Fred N. Day, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Sunday School, The Chicago Fair, U.S. President Roosevelt, Vilas, Vilas Service Station, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 107 [May 7, 1936 - July 17, 1936]

Recorded from May 7 through July 17, 1936, by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary includes personal reflections from Greene, updates on events of the time, and valuable information about the communities in Watauga County and the Appalachian State Teachers College. Throughout the diary he mentions spending time with his grandson James, Henry Brinkley, Jack Harmon, Nancy Egger, and many more.

Tags: Annie Walker, Boone, Braile, Clyde Eggers, Cozy Nook, Ed Shipley, Everett Cole, George Edminsten, grandsons, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, Irene Sheffield, Jack Harmon, James Phillips, Lenoir NC, Nancy Egger, North Carolina, Phillip’s Branch, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ray Harmon, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, The Democrat, Vilas, W.H. Walker, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 110 [October 4, 1936 - October 15, 1936]

This diary is a daily recollection of events through the eyes of Andrew Jackson Greene. It was recorded from October 4 through October 15, 1936. He frequently wrote about the weather, the churches he went to, and his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. Greene used language unique to the time period and personal reflection to provide insight as to what life in Watauga County was like in the early 1900s.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Carrie Greene, Clemson College, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dean Rankin, democratic rally, Demonstration School, Dr. George R. Sherrill, Great Samaritan, Janitor Ed Cullens, Lightning Express, Maude Greene, Opie Shelton, Physical Education, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Sunday School, Vilas, Wade Brown, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 111 [October 16, 1936 - November 14, 1936]

This diary was recorded from October 16th through November 14th, 1936. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of the day’s activities through his eyes. Greene wrote about the weather, his family, his church, and work. His writing provides insight on the early years of the current Appalachian State University and the transition from college to university through reflections on classwork, growing student numbers, the guest speakers and special events, information about President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and reports from faculty meetings.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Billie Harmon, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Carrie Smith, Cline Farthing, Colored Chorus of Hampton, Cozy Nook, Critcher Hotel, Daisy Williams, Dean Rankin, Demonstration School, English Major Club, Henry Brinkley, John Harwell, Johnson City Tennessee, Leonard Eury, Paul Coffey, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor J.A. Williams, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Will Cook, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 118 [April 4, 1937 - May 13, 1937]

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.

Tags: American Red Cross, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone High School, Carrie Edminsten, Cottrell’s Quick Lunch, Cove Creek Church, David Greene, Ed. Cullens, Grace Pennell, Greene Inn, H.G. Wells, Henry Brinkley, J.J. Reese, Johnson City Tennessee, Junior- Senior Banquet, Martha Butner, Mary Alice Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Farthing, Neil Hartley, Oak Grove, Paul Coffey, S. M. Dugger, Stacy Clyde Eggers, Sunday School, The Home Economics Club, Walker’s Store, Watauga County N.C., Willard Beach, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 122 [August 2, 1937 - August 31, 1937]

This diary was recorded from August 2 through August 31, 1937. It is filled with reflections, records, and ideas from Andrew Jackson Greene, written as he reflected on each day. He wrote about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his business trips to Cozy Nook, his studies, Sunday School at church, and the many locals he encounters daily such as Henry Brinkley or Clarence Cole.

Tags: Albert Bingham, Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Harmon, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Greene, Chloe Micheal, Clarence Cole, Conley Glenn, Council Henson, Cozy Nook, D.C. Mast, Ed Shipley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Henry Brinkley, Mae Bryant, Nora Warren, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Professor V.C. Howell, Ralph Church, Ralph Greer, Sunday School, Tom Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yadkin County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 127 [December 23, 1937 - January 16, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from December 23, 1937 through January 16, 1938. This diary is composed of personal memoirs and daily records from Andrew Jackson Greene. These records provide information about the local Watauga County Community, especially the areas of Cozy Nook, Boone, Vilas and Mabel. His writings also provide a unique look at Appalachian State Teachers College because he was a teacher there. Locals named in this diary include Smith Walker, Sara Katherine Trivett, Calvin Hicks, Jennie Warren, George Edminsten, Dwight Cable, and many more.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Calvin Hicks, Christmas, Cozy Nook, Dwight Cable, George Edminsten, H.G. Wells, Henry Brinkley, Jennie Warren, John Keith Greene, Juanita Glenn, Liberty Magazine, Mabel, Mollie Glenn, Roy Hicks, Sara Katherine Trivett, Smith Walker, Sunday School, Sunny Knowell, Vilas, W.J. Mast, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 128 [January 17, 1938 - February 6, 1938]

This diary was recorded from January 17 through February 6, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He began nearly all of his diary entries by reporting the weather that was experienced that day. Greene also recorded his morning routine, when he woke up, when he ate breakfast, and what time he began traveling to Boone to work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. His writings provide insight on community life in Watauga County through his writing on the churches, the happenings at the courthouse, and interaction with other community members.

Tags: Anne James, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Carrie Smith, Charlotte North Carolina, Col. W. M. Thomas, Daisy Williams, East Tennessee Teachers College, Evelyn Brown, Grady Cole, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson, John Greer, John Keith Greene, Liberty Magazine, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Maude Greene, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend J.C. Wooten, Ruth Epps, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 129 [February 7, 1938 - February 25, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 7 through February 25, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included records of weather, community events, and his travels in addition to personal reflections for each day. He frequently mentioned Vilas, Boone, and Cozy Nook in addition to Watauga County as a whole. He also included information about the happenings at his workplace, Appalachian State Teachers College, frequently referring to Dean Rankin and President Dougherty. He also provided insight from conversations held with other locals such as W.H. Brown, G.P. Eggers, Louise Fisher, and V.C. Howell.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Appalachian State University, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Colonel Walker’s Store, Cozy Nook, Dalton Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Evelyn Adams, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Gordon Mast, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Home Economic Department, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Pauline Bunch, President Dougherty, Robert Farthing, Stella Dallas, The Charlotte Observer, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Virginia Bean, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Smith, Willow Valley

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 130 [February 25, 1938 - March 16, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 25 through March 16, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He provided insight on the life of a Watauga County resident, church member, and teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College. Greene included weather records, travel records and personal reflections for each day. He wrote about the bus stations, the local stores, the Greene Inn, and of course the college.

Tags: Allen Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Beaver Dam, Carrie Greene, Colonel Bill Cornell, Conly Glenn, Daisy Williams, Dean Rankin, Forest Grove Baptist Church, Fork Ridge, Glee Club, J.F. Eller, J.L. Reese, Margaret Eury Agle, President Dougherty, Professor J.A. Williams, Ralph Mast, Reverend E.Y. Edminsten, Ruth Epps, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, Trade Tennessee, Union Baptist Church, Valle Crucis, Watauga County N.C., West Jefferson, William Eller, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 131 [March 17, 1938 - April 3, 1938]

This diary was recorded from March 17 through April 3, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are personal reflections, weather records, and details of conversations held long ago. These elements provide a unique look into the life of Greene as a Watauga County resident, a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College, a church member, and an involved citizen. Locals that are named in this include but are not limited to Tina Harmon, Jennie Todd, Colonel W.C. Walker, and Walter Cook.

Tags: Andy Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Chapel Hill, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Crossnore, Cullen Johnson, Dallas Hodges, Dwight Grubbs, Eugene Wike. Grady Potter, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, H.K. Compton, Iredell Bumgarner, Jennie Todd, Lena Cole, Margaret Greene Bumgarner, Spencer Fletcher, Teachers Assembly, Tina Harmon, Vilas, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 132 [April 4, 1938 - April 24, 1938]

This diary was recorded from the 4th through the 24th of April, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He was constantly traveling between Vilas, Mabel, Cozy Nook, and Boone. He was a local Watauga County resident. He was also a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College. He provided insight on the college through his reflections on special programs, assemblies, chapel, faculty meetings, and his own classes.

Tags: Anne Hones, Appalachian State Teachers College, B.J. Council, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Central Dining Hall, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dr. B.B. Dougherty, Dwayne Thompson, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, James Wall, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City, Junior-Senior Banquet, Katherine Harwell, Liberty Magazine, Lonnie Henson, Mabel, Pete Hagaman, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Paul Townsend, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 133 [April 25, 1938 - May 22, 1938]

This diary was recorded from April 25 through May 22, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are records of weather and observations of nature, as well as reflections that focus on Greene and other people in his life. On April 25th Greene expressed the intent of his diary was to write about people and places. People named in this diary include but are not limited to D.M. Edminsten, G.P. Eggers, Albert Wilson, and Henry Greene.

Tags: Abington Virginia, Albert Wilson, Boone, Cove Creek Valley, D.M. Edminsten, Effie Winebarger, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, Gaynelle Stanley, George Williams, Henry Greene, James Greene, Jefferson Forest, John Keith Greene, Ralph Greene, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Unaka Forest, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., West Virginia, Wiley Cole, Williamston Virginia

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 134 [May 23, 1938 - June 14, 1938]

This diary was recorded from May 23 through June 14, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. In this diary, Greene recorded personal reflections and important details of each day. These writings are centered around places in and around Watauga County, such as Brushy Fork Valley, Cozy Nook, Elk Park, Boone, Rich Mountain, Vilas, and Cove Creek. He also focused many of these writings around Appalachian State Teachers College, and around other members of the community and conversations held with them.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Banner Elk, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Cove Creek, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Curb Market, Daisy Williams, Dayton Wilson, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Elk Park, Eugene Wike, Grace Smith, Grady Bradley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Hazel Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Ira Edminsten, John Henry Whittington, Johnnie Walker, O. J. Harmon, President Dougherty, Reverend L.C. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Russell Adkins, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 137 [July 30, 1938 - August 17, 1938]

This diary was recorded from July 30 through August 17, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene recorded all of his innermost thoughts about the day. He recorded rare sightings, conversations that he recalled, how he slept, what he thought about the Bible lessons he heard, almost everything that happened to him during the day. He provided information to readers in a very real way. In this diary one can find information about the churches he attended, the culture of Appalachian State Teachers College at the time, some local news, and community events.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Edminsten, Blowing Rock, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Brushy Fork Valley, Clay Greene, Clint Baird, Colonel Ed Williams, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Dayton Wilson, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Emma Henson, J.L. Reese, L.L. Morgan, Lola Rowe, Mollie Glenn, Reverend J.A. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Sunday School Board, Tina Harmon, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 138 [August 18, 1938 - September 4, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from August 18 through September 4, 1938. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections and records. Greene recorded the daily weather, and his many travels. He also wrote each day about what he had done, observed, and heard. Through these writings one can find information about the many different areas of Watauga County from Vilas to Boone, including many landmarks such as Appalachian State Teachers College, and Willowdale Baptist Church.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Ann Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Ashe County, Attorney T.E. Bingham, Avery County, Banner Elk, Bethel, Blowing Rock, Boone, Boone High School Orchestra, Brushy Fork Valley, Caldwell County, Conly Glenn, Cove Creek High School, Dorothy Wiseman, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Ed Hodge, Farthing Reunion, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, H.R. Eggers, Henry Brinkley, J.P. Hughes, Mitchell County N.C., Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oscar Whittington, Shelton Dugger, Sunday School, Sunny Knoll, T.C. Baird, Valle Crucis, Vilas, Vilas Service Station, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yellow Mountain

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 139 [September 5, 1938 - September 23, 1938]

This diary was recorded from September 5th through the 28th in the year of 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside this diary, one will find the most intimate details of Greene’s life from what he ate, how he slept, and what books he read. One will also find the inside scoop on life in Watauga County and the behind the scenes information about Appalachian State Teachers College where Greene was a teacher. Many other Watauga locals are named in this diary as well, including W.C. Walker, Walter Cook, and many more.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Billie Greene Cook, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Cabarrus County, Chapel Hill, Colonel Will C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Daniel Boone Hotel, Dean Rankin, Dr. Roy M. Brown, Elizabethton Tennessee, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, Homecoming, Hunter Horton, John Dugger, Johnson City Tennessee, Kenneth Mathis, Lenoir, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Sam Adkins, Sara Smith, Shelton Dugger, Shepard M. Dugger, Vilas, Vivian Holloway, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 140 [September 24, 1938 - October 11, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from September 24 through October 11, 1938. Included in this diary are weather reports, record of Greene’s daily activities, and insight on the life of a local in Watauga County .Greene wrote frequently about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the churches he went to such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church, his students’ motivation, and the friends and family that he visited.

Tags: Alumni Banquet, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Bishop L.C. Maples, Bogle Cole, Book Room, Boone, Boone High School Board, Central Dining Hall, Charleston South Carolina, Charlotte, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cove Creek Church, Cozy Nook, Dr. Dennis Cook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Evelyn Brown, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, L.H. Church, Marion High School, P.L. Locket, Peabody College, Queen Choir College, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend O.L. Brown, T.B. Honeycutt, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Watauga River, Willowdale Baptist Church, Zeb Vance

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 145 [April 8, 1939 - June 3, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 8 through June 3, 1939. Beginning the new diary, Greene claimed that he ”hoped to leave on record that life is composed of the common things.” He believed that it is perfectly acceptable to magnify them. He continued to write in this diary, as the previous volumes, his reactions to events and people that he came into contact with. Usual topics range from Willowdale Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, his family and friends, and Watauga County local news and events.

Tags: Administration Building, Alice Greer, Anne Jones, Annette Blanton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blowing Rock, Clyde Baker, Clyde R. Greene, Cove Creek High School, Crossnore, D.J. Cottrell, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Dorothy Atkins, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. M.E. Potter, Evelyn Brown, Frank Warren, Gene Wike, Gladys Terry, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Iredell Bumgarner, J.L Reese, Jennie Lee Bingham, Johnson City, Lela Clay, Mabel Bowman, Madge Williams, Mildred Horrill, Mills Home, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J. A. Mckaughan, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sylvia Cashwell, T.C Baird, The Tennessee Ramblers, University of Kentucky, Vice-Dean Whitener, W.C. Field, W.L Trivette, W.L. Henson, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Winston-Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 146 [June 4, 1939 - July 28, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from June 4 through July 28, 1939. Greene’s writings are mostly composed of his personal reactions to the many events that he comes into contact with. He wrote about his sleep habits, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the conversations he holds with friends and colleagues, and Willowdale Church.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Clyde Baker, Clyde Thomas, Cove Creek Academy, Coy Billings, Coy Yates, Cozy Nook, Dixie Store, Dutch Creek Falls Conly Glenn, E.F. Sherwood, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Frances Galloway, G.W. Trivett, George Edminsten, Greene Inn, J.B. Elliot, J.L. Reese, John Henry Whittington, L.C. Maples, Louise Thomas, Ommer Henson, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.M. Greene, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sarah Smith, Shelton Dugger, Thelma Osborne, Thomas Moore, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Watauga County N.C., Will Miller, Willowdale Church, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 156 [November 19, 1940-January 11, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 19, 1940 through January 11, 1941. Greene included information about the community and the weather in addition to personal reactions and reflections on the events of each day. He writes about his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, and his declining health in addition to providing information about local news and events in Watauga County.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betsy Mae Johnson, Bill Greene, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brooks Cross Roads, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Carolina Theatre, Carrie Smith, Charles Wright, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Dr. Len Wilson, Dr. Wiley Smith, E.Y. Edminsten, Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Gateway Café, Greene Inn, Homer Eggers, Janet Greene, Lucy Woodring, Ollie Jean Coffey, Patsy Jones, R.C. Rivers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Wilson Norris, Winston-Salem, Yadkinville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 157 [January 12, 1941-March 2, 1941]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded in this diary from January 12 through March 2, 1941. Almost each diary entry includes Greene’s personal information such as a report on his health, his feelings towards specific topics and people, and conversations that he held with family and friends. He also provided information about the weather, Watauga County, and Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Coffey, Bonnie Greer, Boone Drug Store, Clint Cole, Clyde Thomas, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Crawford’s Barbershop, Cullen Johnson, Daniel Boone Shoeshop, Dean Rankin, Edith Joyner, Fred McDode, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Hodges Store, Leonard Eury, Lovill Hall, Newland, Polly Edwards, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ralph Mast, Reverend Reuben Shore, Rex Bumgarner, Roy Greene, The Watauga Democrat, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 158 [March 3, 1941-April 23, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 3rd through April 23rd, 1941. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his health, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Local places named in this diary include but are not limited to White Hall (ASTC), Gateway Café, and Greene Inn.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Boone, Charles Wright, Clyde Edminsten, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, D.M. Edminsten, Ed Shipley, Everett Tester, G.W. Trivett, Gateway Café, George Farthing, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, Katherine Harwell, Lessie Greene, Lion’s Club, McDade’s Store, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.L. Pointer, Sam Adkins, Vilas, Wade E. Brown, Watauga County N.C., White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 161 [December 29, 1941-March 31, 1942]

Included is an unaddressed postcard from Hotel Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, and Andrew Jackson Greene’s diary. This diary was recorded from December 29, 1941 through March 31, 1942. Greene reflected on his day and what was going on in the community, everything from weather, to events. He recorded all those who came to visit him and the important conversations that they held.

Tags: Bernard Dougherty, Big Boss Max, Boone, Cleveland Ohio, College Park Baptist Church, David Grayson, E.M. Shepherd, Elizabeth Clay, Eller McNeil, Gilbert Caldwell, Greensboro, Helen Holt, Hotel Auditorium, Howard Street, Joe Chappel, John Keith Greene, Kate Smith, King Cotton, Margaret Culler, Maxie Greene, O’ Henry Hotels, Rose Bowl, Solomon Grogan, Watauga County N.C., Zionville

Scenes of Boone, 1936

This 1936 H. Lee Waters film of Boone, NC includes scenes from downtown Boone, Appalachian State University, and Watauga County. Featured are many historical buildings including the old Boone post office, courthouse, Farmer's Hardware, and Cove Creek High School. Many Boone and Watauga County residents are on the film as well as Appalachian State University faculty, staff, and students. If you know any of the residents or buildings on the film, please send us a comment, and we will add the items to our description.

Tags: Appalachian State University, Boone, Boone courthouse, Boone post office, Boone residents, Cove Creek High School, Farmer's Hardware, film, H. Lee Waters, North Carolina, Watauga County N.C.