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.

This diary was recorded from August 9 through September 28, 1940 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Locals named in this diary include but are not limited to Albert Wilson, G.P. Eggers, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Frances Galloway, and Julius Walker.

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from September 29 through November 18, 1940. He began the new book by writing that he hoped to portray the common everyday events in an interesting way. He also wrote that he knew several stirring things in the country would be of interest for the future. This book is composed of his personal reactions to the people and places that he comes into contact with every day. He also included writings that provide information about local news and community events of the time.

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.

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded in this diary from January 12 through March 2, 1941. Almost each diary entry includes Greene’s personal information such as a report on his health, his feelings towards specific topics and people, and conversations that he held with family and friends. He also provided information about the weather, Watauga County, and Appalachian State Teachers College.

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 3rd through April 23rd, 1941. Inside are daily entries, full of weather records, travel records and personal reactions to events of the day. Greene often wrote about community events, the local churches, his faith, his family, his health, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, and the conversations that he held with friends and family. Local places named in this diary include but are not limited to White Hall (ASTC), Gateway Café, and Greene Inn.

This diary was written daily by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 24 through July 12, 1941. This diary is composed of entries full of weather records travel records, and personal reactions to events of the day. He also wrote daily about his declining health. He struggled to do many of the things he wanted because of his health. Walking longer distances became nearly impossible, and he was eventually in the hospital.

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.