Title: Appalachian Oral History Collection, 1972-1973
Primary Creator: Drake, Richard B. -- 1925-
Other Creators: Berea College
Extent: 1.0 MS boxes
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into two series:
Series 1: Interview / Event Recordings
Series 2: Recording Transcripts and Notes
Subjects: Appalachian Region, Southern -- Social life and customs., Berea College, Christian Appalachian Project., Christmas Country Dance School., Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) -- Camp 1518 (Hellier, Ky.)., Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)., John C. Campbell Folk School., Ledford, Homer -- 1927-2006, Oral history -- Appalachian region., Pike County (Ky.) -- History., Pine Mountain Settlement School (Pine Mountain, Ky.)., Ritchie, Jean.
Languages: English
This collection consists of twenty-one audio cassette recordings of interviews, informal discussions, musical performances, and commentary recorded by Berea College students under the direction of history professor, Richard B. Drake, during the 1973 fall semester.
Subject areas include Pine Mountain Settlement School, John C. Campbell Folk School, the Christian Appalachian Project, the Civilian Conservation Corps in Pike County, Kentucky, and Berea College's Christmas Country Dance School. The musical material includes singing, dulcimer music, and commentary by Eastern Kentucky folk singer, Jean Ritchie and musical instrument craftsman, Homer Ledford.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- Social life and customs.
Berea College
Christian Appalachian Project.
Christmas Country Dance School.
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.) -- Camp 1518 (Hellier, Ky.).
Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.).
John C. Campbell Folk School.
Ledford, Homer -- 1927-2006
Oral history -- Appalachian region.
Pike County (Ky.) -- History.
Pine Mountain Settlement School (Pine Mountain, Ky.).
Ritchie, Jean.
Repository: Berea College Special Collections and Archives Catalog
Access Restrictions: Follow links in the box list to listen to recorings and read transcripts. The collection can be directly accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.
Preferred Citation: [Object identification/Box], Appalachian Oral History Collection, 1972-1973, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Berea, KY.
Finding Aid Revision History: The finding aid was updated in July, 2015. Links to digital recordings added in 2018.
Other Note: Collection Number: BCA 0059 SAA 059
