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Stories of Mountain Folk

Stories of Mountain Folk explore the nature and significance of oral history and storytelling to advance the understanding of the cultures of Western North Carolina. Featuring interviews, memories, di... Read more

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Roy Owenby - Always a Mountain Boy

Roy Owenby - Always a Mountain Boy

Born in 1940, Roy Owenby grew up in Nantahala, NC. With a childhood lived in the richness of the forest, Roy learned to ... Read more

30 Apr 2018

Ranked #2

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David Waldrop - Cutting Chestnut Trees

David Waldrop - Cutting Chestnut Trees

> A unique look at a boy’s childhood that shaped him into the man he is today. David Waldrop tells of growing up in... Read more

27 Sep 2017

Ranked #3

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Annie Lee Bryson, the Corn Husk Doll Lady 1921—2010

Annie Lee Bryson, the Corn Husk Doll Lady 1921—2010

Annie Lee Bryson, 2010 winner of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Award, was a legend in her own time.&gt... Read more

7 May 2018

Ranked #4

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Bessie Crawford

Bessie Crawford

Here is a touching rendition of old time memories of a family of 10, including mom and dad, who moved to Ellijay, NC by ... Read more

26 Dec 2017

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Nita Welsh Owenby

Nita Welsh Owenby

Listen to the soothing sounds of Nita’s voice as she shares precious memories of the life of a mountain girl who didn’t ... Read more

7 Jun 2018

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David Ammons - Chair Caner

David Ammons - Chair Caner

Here is David Ammons, chair caner, who tells the story of how as a child he learned chair caning while watching his gran... Read more

26 Mar 2018

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James Childress

James Childress

A pioneer in the broadcast radio industry, Uncle Jimmy tells the story of his successful career. In 1992 he was inducted... Read more

28 Nov 2017

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Stedman Mitchell

Stedman Mitchell

Stedman Mitchell, 98 years old in 2014, tells his history of working in the food business with Western Carolina Universi... Read more

24 Oct 2017

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Matthew Baker - My Mountain Heroes

Matthew Baker - My Mountain Heroes

> My Mountain Heroes Stories of Inspiration & Courage]]

18 Aug 2017

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Joy Philips Hoyle

Joy Philips Hoyle

>Joy Phillips Hoyle shares now how she first gets ready, and then advises how to pick blackberries in the mountains.]... Read more

26 Jul 2017

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Grandpa Told us Stories

Grandpa Told us Stories

>The three Ammons kids, Amy, Doreyl, and David relate their fond memories of the stories Tom Ammons, Grandpa, told th... Read more

28 Jun 2017

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The Rickman General Store

The Rickman General Store

>Rick Brogden from Cowee Mountain in Macon County. Rick’s grandfather, Tom Rickman, was the owner of the historic (18... Read more

24 May 2017

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Stories of the Cherokee

Stories of the Cherokee

>Story of Tobacco as told by Cherokee story teller Shawn Crowe]]

23 Apr 2017

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Stories of the Cherokee

Stories of the Cherokee

>Story of Selu and Kanati as told by Cherokee story teller Shawn Crowe]]

19 Mar 2017

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Stories From Within the Mountain Mist

Stories From Within the Mountain Mist

>Stories about my childhood fills me with visions of yesteryear, keeping alive within me the treasures of growing up ... Read more

24 Feb 2017

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