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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 120 [June 3, 1937 - July 2, 1937]

This diary tells the daily stories of Andrew Jackson Greene from June 3rd through July 2nd in the year of 1937. Included in this diary is information about the local communities of Cozy Nook, Vilas, Boone, and Mabel, accounts of personal conversations with locals such as Henry Brinkley, Gene Reese, and Jack Harmon, as well as firsthand accounts of the things that were happening in and around Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Administration Building, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Boone Room, Coach Watkins, Cottrell’s Lunch Counter, Cozy Nook, Dean Dotson, Demonstration Clubs, Emma Henson, Gene Reese, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, J.M. Miller, Jack Harmon, Lucinda Wilson, Mabel, Pearl Bingham, Professor G.P. Eggers, Professor J.A. Williams, Public Square, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend S.C. Gragg, Sue Horton, Sunday School, The Beaver Dam Club, Vilas, W.H. Dugger, Watauga River Settlement, Wiley Cole, Wilma Baird

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 124 [October 1, 1937 - October 30, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene during the month of October in 1937. Greene’s hobbies included reading, traveling to visit with friends and neighbors, listening to the radio, and going to listen in court. He wrote of many encounters with locals Mrs. Rachel Wilson Eller, and Reverend J.C. Camps, a former student, and pastor of Boone Baptist Church, to name a few. He also included weather reports and predictions along with information about the Appalachian State Teachers College and local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church.

Tags: Alumni Association, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bernard Dougherty, Bogle Cole, Cove Creek Church, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dwayne Thompson, Edwin Dougherty, Eugene Baird, Grace Greene, H.R. Eggers, Homecoming, J.B. Vance, J.L. Glenn, John T. Howell, Justice Block, Margaret Eury, Marvin Ward, Orville Hagaman, Professor J.M Downum, Rachel Wilson Eller, Reverend J.C. Camps, Reverend Wayne W. Williams, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, V.C. Howell, W. B. Austin, Willodale Baptist Church, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 127 [December 23, 1937 - January 16, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from December 23, 1937 through January 16, 1938. This diary is composed of personal memoirs and daily records from Andrew Jackson Greene. These records provide information about the local Watauga County Community, especially the areas of Cozy Nook, Boone, Vilas and Mabel. His writings also provide a unique look at Appalachian State Teachers College because he was a teacher there. Locals named in this diary include Smith Walker, Sara Katherine Trivett, Calvin Hicks, Jennie Warren, George Edminsten, Dwight Cable, and many more.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Calvin Hicks, Christmas, Cozy Nook, Dwight Cable, George Edminsten, H.G. Wells, Henry Brinkley, Jennie Warren, John Keith Greene, Juanita Glenn, Liberty Magazine, Mabel, Mollie Glenn, Roy Hicks, Sara Katherine Trivett, Smith Walker, Sunday School, Sunny Knowell, Vilas, W.J. Mast, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 134 [May 23, 1938 - June 14, 1938]

This diary was recorded from May 23 through June 14, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. In this diary, Greene recorded personal reflections and important details of each day. These writings are centered around places in and around Watauga County, such as Brushy Fork Valley, Cozy Nook, Elk Park, Boone, Rich Mountain, Vilas, and Cove Creek. He also focused many of these writings around Appalachian State Teachers College, and around other members of the community and conversations held with them.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Banner Elk, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Cove Creek, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Curb Market, Daisy Williams, Dayton Wilson, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Elk Park, Eugene Wike, Grace Smith, Grady Bradley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Hazel Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Ira Edminsten, John Henry Whittington, Johnnie Walker, O. J. Harmon, President Dougherty, Reverend L.C. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Russell Adkins, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 140 [September 24, 1938 - October 11, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from September 24 through October 11, 1938. Included in this diary are weather reports, record of Greene’s daily activities, and insight on the life of a local in Watauga County .Greene wrote frequently about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the churches he went to such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church, his students’ motivation, and the friends and family that he visited.

Tags: Alumni Banquet, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Bishop L.C. Maples, Bogle Cole, Book Room, Boone, Boone High School Board, Central Dining Hall, Charleston South Carolina, Charlotte, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cove Creek Church, Cozy Nook, Dr. Dennis Cook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Evelyn Brown, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, L.H. Church, Marion High School, P.L. Locket, Peabody College, Queen Choir College, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend O.L. Brown, T.B. Honeycutt, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Watauga River, Willowdale Baptist Church, Zeb Vance

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 144 [February 17, 1939 - April 7, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 17 through April 7, 1939. Greene wrote about many personal topics, including his favorite watch that he loved so much. He also included reports of his health every few days. He of course, wrote about the Appalachian State Teachers college, including stories about Dean Rankin, President Dougherty, and many of his colleagues. In addition Greene wrote about any local news and community events that were happening in the area.

Tags: A.C. Mast, Albert Wilson, Amanda Farthing, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Carolyn Price, Catawba College, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Wiley Smith, Edwin Dougherty, Emma Henson, Forrest Crisp, Frank Warren, Frankie Matheson, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Harry Hamilton, J.F. Eller, James Downum, John Horton, John Keith Greene, Katherine Stone, Mr. S.C. Eggers, Newland, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe Boone Baptist Church, Reverend R.C. Wilson, Russell Atkins, Sunday School, T.E. Holiday, The Home Economics Club, Union Church, Vilas, W.F. Reese, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 147 [July 29, 1939 - September 21, 1939]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from July 29 through September 21, 1939. His entries give insight into his church life at Willowdale, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and community and local events. Locals named in this diary include but aren’t limited to Ed Hollers, W.L. Henson, N.M. Greene, Ronda Norris, Clyde Baker, Thelma Perry, and Velma Combs.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Burton Church, Clyde Baker, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Ed Hollers, H.R. Eggers, Jacob Lewis, Meat Camp, Mollie Glenn, N.M. Greene, Ralph Church, Reverend N.M Greene, Ronda Norris, Sam Adkins, Sarah Smith, T.C. Baird, The Northwestern Bank, Thelma Perry, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.L. Henson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 153 [June 20, 1940-August 8, 1940]

This diary was written from June 20 through August 8, 1940 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Daily entries are composed of Greene’s personal reactions to the vents of the day. In it he shared the most intimate details of his day from what he had to eat, how long he slept, and conversations that he held with people. Frequently he wrote about his church, Willowdale and his place of work Appalachian State Teachers College. He also wrote about many different areas of the community, from Vilas to Cozy Nook, Boone, Brushy Fork, and Mabel.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brushy Fork, Carrie Smith, Clara Wayne, Cozy Nook, Evelyn Baker, Evelyn Miller, Grady Cole, Ira Edminsten, Isabelle Smith, John Keith Greene, John White, Laura Stone, Lois Dickson, Mabel, Reverend Paul Townsend, Rich Mountain, Russell Atkins, Ruth Bingham Mast, Sunday School, T.C. Baird, Vilas, W.M. Thomas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 156 [November 19, 1940-January 11, 1941]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 19, 1940 through January 11, 1941. Greene included information about the community and the weather in addition to personal reactions and reflections on the events of each day. He writes about his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, and his declining health in addition to providing information about local news and events in Watauga County.

Tags: A and P Store, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betsy Mae Johnson, Bill Greene, Bogle Cole, Boone, Brooks Cross Roads, Buffalo Presbyterian Church, Carolina Theatre, Carrie Smith, Charles Wright, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Dr. Len Wilson, Dr. Wiley Smith, E.Y. Edminsten, Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Gateway Café, Greene Inn, Homer Eggers, Janet Greene, Lucy Woodring, Ollie Jean Coffey, Patsy Jones, R.C. Rivers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Wilson Norris, Winston-Salem, Yadkinville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 162 [April 1, 1942-May 5, 1942]

In beginning this diary, Greene wriote that he would like to concentrate more on the philosophy of events and people that he came into contact with. He also wanted to make mention the customs of the people that he wrote about. This diary was recorded from April 1 through May 5, 1942. In this diary he wrote about his friends and neighbors, the community events, political issues, and religion.

Tags: “The Science of Eating”, Appalachian State Teachers College, Barker Ann Cole, Bettie Hicks, Bingham McGuire, Bogle Cole, Boone, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Charles Wilkinson, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, David C. Hill, George Trivett, Gordon Moody, H.R. Eggers, Henry Mast, J.P. Hughes, John Eggers, Lonnie Henson, Lucile Mast, Margaret Yarborough, Maxie Greene, Reverend J.C. Watts, South Carolina, Sugar Grove, T.C. Baird, Thomas Lawrence, Watauga Hospital, Wiley Cole, Winston Salem, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 163 [May 6, 1942-June 21, 1942]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 6 through June 21, 1942. Greene’s writings are mostly reflective, for example he reflected on what he did each day and on the political and social institutions of his society. He also reflected on certain individuals whom who came into contact with, their likes dislikes, and customs. Some locals named in this diary include but are not limited to Lowell Cable, Margaret Yarborough, Mollie Glenn, and Albert Hicks.

Tags: Albert Hicks, Baptist Hospital, Bogle Cole, Boone, Colonel Ronda Earp, Colonel W.C. Walker, Coy Bingham, Cozy Nook, Dallas Hodges, E.F. Sherwood, Harrison Church, Henry Mast, Henson Chapel, James Miller, John Isaacs, Judge John H. Bingham, Lowell Cable, Mabel, Margaret Yarborough, Mollie Glenn, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Vilas, Wiley Cole, William Henson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 164 [June 22, 1942-August 11, 1942]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from June 22 through August 11, 1942. Greene’s writings are a collection of weather records and travel records and personal reflections about each day. He recorded where he walked to each day and who he visited with. He reflected on his faith, community events, family, politics, and personal matters. He also wrote often about his health and how well he was able to sleep. In closing the diary, he wrote that he hoped that when his time was up, he hoped to leave his family in a good condition

Tags: Alleghany County N.C., Barbara Ann Cole, Billie Cole, Bogle Cole, Brushy Fork Valley, Clarence Cole, Claude Edminsten, Clyde Cole, Dorothy Greer, E.F. Sherwood, Ella Watkins, Everett Cole, Fred Blair, James Greene, James Miller, John Keith Greene, Lola Moretz, Lowell Cable. Joy Greene, Lura Greene, Ralph Greer, Reverend John Henry Morgan, Sam Houston, Sunny Knoll, T.C. Baird, Thomas Greene, Washington City, Watauga Hospital, Wilkes County, Zoe Greer

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