Carter Rupard talks about growing up on a farm in Cove Creek with his many siblings. He says that they "lived better than we can now" and that "we hardly ever went to buy anything unless it would be a poke of flour ever once in awhile." His family was totally self-sufficient with their farm, and they had to work very hard every day of the week.

This is a diary kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 7, 1924 through February 18, 1925. He includes information about special visitors for chapel, such as Dr. Johnson from Elon College, as well as information about his daily activities. For example, Greene frequently recorded visits with Ralph Bingham, John Dugger, and many more. He also writes about his work at Appalachian Training School. He teaches sociology, and Latin. In addition to writing about his classes, he frequently writes about the school’s basketball games.

Written from November 4, 1929 through February 6, 1930, this diary displays the details of daily life for Andrew Jackson Greene. He includes information about the weather, the community, his school, and his church. He writes about visiting A.C. Mast’s store, Dr. Hagaman’s office, and Greensboro. He also writes about the sports developing in the school. The boys play football against Belmont Abbey.

This diary was recorded daily from May 12 through July 9, 1931. Andrew Jackson Greene recorded the details of his day. He included information about his work and the college. He wrote that he had given the best years of his life to schoolwork. He also included information about the community, including his writing about the horseshoe epidemic spreading in Vilas.

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 14th through June 2nd, during the year of 1937. Each day he wrote a reflection of his actions and record of the weather, the meetings, and special events attended. He wrote often about his daily trip to the local stores, and the conversations he has, these typically include mention of Henry Brinkley. The most common writing topics include the weather, the Appalachian State Teachers College, the local courthouse, and the local churches.

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.

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from August 18 through September 4, 1938. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections and records. Greene recorded the daily weather, and his many travels. He also wrote each day about what he had done, observed, and heard. Through these writings one can find information about the many different areas of Watauga County from Vilas to Boone, including many landmarks such as Appalachian State Teachers College, and Willowdale Baptist Church.