John C. Campbell Folk School, no. 3 (April 1927)

John C. Campbell Folk School, no. 3 (April 1927)

Adult education

John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School published a series of newsletters from 1926 to 1950. Written like a letter from the school's director, the newsletter is a source of information about the classes and activities at the Folk School and their impact on the surrounding community. In this issue, the first session, held the week of February 7th is described. Reportedly 20-40 people gathered in the living room of Farm House, the only existing building at this point. Talks included Dr. Frances Sage Bradley from Berea College speaking on improving public health, especially for local children; Leon Deschamps lectured on nature studies; Marguerite Butler reviewed geography of Scandinavia based on the trip from which the studies for the Folk School were made; county agents talked about raising poultry, marketing, and a new purchasing cooperative. Olive Dame Campbell spoke of local history and sang the ballad, Barbara Allen, which generated great interest in folk singing. Included are photographs of a neighboring home and construction of the Community House.

Bidstrup, Marguerite

Campbell, Olive D. (Olive Dame), 1882-1954

John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School Records

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

1927-04

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Cherokee County (N.C.)

Appalachian Region, Southern

11" x 6"(dimension)

Craft Revival