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Appalachian Region.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Laura Thornburgh Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0195
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, articles, newsclippings, pamphlets, and books concerning author Laura Thornburgh and her book, The Great Smoky Mountains.

Dates: 1921-1960, undated

Norbert F. Riedl Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0954
Abstract

The Norbert F. Riedl Collection includes research files on such topics as architecture, clothing and costume, cockfighting, food and cooking, games and recreation, legends, medicines and remedies, music, quilting, snake handling, and customs pertaining to marriage, divorce, death and burial. There is also material about the mysterious Melungeons of Hancock and Hawkins Counties and there is a group of tape recordings which relate to many of the file topics.

Dates: 1965-1975