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Sidewalk Discovered in Front of History Center!

by Anna Shearouse, Archivist on July 9, 2010

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The last few mornings in the History Center, I have been downstairs putting together our latest exhibit.  While I was absorbed in my thoughts of arranging textiles in glass display cases, I finally glanced up to notice Danny Wilson outside the window, on his hands and knees, busily working away.   It turns out, Danny was [...]

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A Monday Morning Message

by Jan Davidson, Director on April 13, 2009

in From the Archives,I Sing Behind the Plow,Jan writes ...

There are treasures in the Folk School archives that help us get perspective for understanding the days we live in. Anna Shearouse, who works in our archives, found this item. It is one of the “Monday Morning Messages” of William H. Danforth, who founded the Purina company.  He wrote these to his employees for forty [...]

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Whittlings

by Anna Shearouse, Archivist on January 17, 2009

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Carving, or “whittling” is one of the first crafts that comes to mind when one thinks of mountain crafts.  This might be because it doesn’t take a lot to get started.   The historic Brasstown Carvers used their pocket knives as tools.  They used wood that was available to them, such as walnut and buckeye, and [...]

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