Hope Brown to Murrial Martin, 1947

Hope Brown to Murrial Martin, 1947

Artisans

Brasstown Carvers

John C. Campbell Folk School

Wood-carving -- Appalachian Region, Southern

This letter was written by woodcarver Hope Caler Brown to Murrial Martin, known as Murray Martin, who was the carving instructor of the John C. Campbell Folk School from 1935 to 1973. Martin also managed the school's woodcarving cooperative which became known as the Brasstown Carvers. Apparently in 1947, there was an effort among the carvers to write letters to Martin describing the effect that carving has had on their life. Brown's letter expresses the manner in which woodcarving brought financial gain, aesthetic pleasure, and shared work activities to Brown and her husband Glen Brown. In particular, the letter details how carving provided employment and an income for the family, especially during World War II.

Brown, Hope Caler

John C. Campbell Folk School Records

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1947-11-18

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2006-12-15

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Clay County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

11"x8.5(dimension)

Craft Revival