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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 60 [August 27, 1926 - October 28, 1926]

Tags: Appalachian Normal School, Board of Trustees, Butler Tennessee, Charter members, Cove Creek, Cove Creek High School, Cozy Nook, Demonstration School, Duke University, Edenton Street Methodist Church, Friendship Baptist Church, Hayes, Hunter Brown, Jefferson, Jennings Walsh, Johnson J, Judge Henry P. Lane, Mollie Combs, Polly McBride, Republican County Convention, Reverend J.C. Cannipe, Reverend W.A. Stanbury, Roy Eggers, six day school, Sunday School, T.C. Bowie

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 75 [July 3, 1930 - September 14, 1930]

This diary was recorded from July 3, 1930 through September 14, 1930 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He wrote each day about the smallest details of his day. He recorded when people visited him, when he visited other people, when he traveled, what he taught, how his students were doing, how his family was, and the weather conditions that he faced that day.

Tags: Alice Cook, Boone, Calvin Hicks, Carolina Hotel, Chapel, Cozy Nook, Deaf and Dumb School of Morganton, Fiddlers Convention, Governor Doughton of Alleghany, J.W. Bailey, John C. Winston Publishing Company, Lawrence Wakefield of Caldwell County, Mabel, missionary education, Pete Murphy of Rowan County, Press Association of North Carolina, Professor C.M. Dixon, Proffit’s Grove Baptist Church, R.C Rivers, Revered R.C. Eggers, Reverend James Sherwood, Sunday School, Superintendent Coltraine of Salisbury City Schools, Vilas, W.H. Gragg, Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 78 [December 18, 1930 - February 28, 1931]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from December 18, 1930 through February 28, 1931. This diary sees Greene through Christmas, the start of a new semester, and the start of a new year. He resolved to, in the new year, ”be more cheerful and to see more good things in living.”

Tags: Abner Eggers, Assembly of North Carolina, Blowing Rock Road, Boone, Brushy Fork Baptist Church, Christmas, Council House, Cozy Nook, Doe Valley, Elizabethton Tennessee, G.P. Eggers, Hahn Building, J.L. Thomas, Jefferson, Johnson City Tennessee, King College, Lenoir Rhyne College, Mabel, Mountain City Tennessee, R.C. Eggers, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, T.L. Mast’s Store, Tammy Moody, Tennessee State College, Vilas, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Western Carolina State Teachers College, Willowdale Church, Wingate Junior College

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 85 [March 4, 1932 - May 4, 1932]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from March 4 through May 4, 1932. Greene recorded information about the weather, the falls on icy streets and the damage due to strong winds. He also included information about local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Baptist. In addition he wrote about the Appalachian State Teacher’s College and community members. Community members named in this diary include but are not limited to E.H. Sherwood, Wade Brown, Smith Hagaman, and C.M. Dixon.

Tags: Boone, C.M. Dixon, Calvin Coalbidge, Cozy Nook, Dr. J.H. Highsmith State Inspector of High School, E.H. Sherwood, G.P. Eggers, Gilbert Proctor, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.A. Williams, Johnson City, Lucile Lohr, Mabel, North Fork Creek, President Dougherty, Rich Mountain, Salvation Army, Smith Hagaman, Superintendent Hagaman, Vilas, Wade Brown

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 86 [May 5, 1932 - June 29, 1932]

Recorded from May 5 through June 29, 1932, this diary gives information on Appalachian State Teachers college, the weather, the community, and the daily social life of Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene wrote a record of his daily activities, this typically included a report of the weather, the places that he has traveled to, a record of the work that he accomplished, and what he read in his spare time. This also frequently included going to events at the college such as the senior play that he attended or daily chapel.

Tags: A.M. Norton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bible, Boone, Cabarrus County, Calvin Coollige, Cozy Nook, Frank Greene, Grant Hodges, Gurney Brinkley, Mabel, Mountain City, N.W. Walker, North Fork Road, Ohio, President Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, Radio, Ray Dotson, Senior play, Shulls Mills, Statesville, Sunday School, Tommy Greene, Willowdale

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 91 [June 10, 1933 - July 27, 1933]

Recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is from June 10 through July 27, 1933. In the pages of this diary, one will find Greene’s writings about the weather, the churches, the community members, and the details of his home life. One will find the most writing about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College. He wrote about his concern for the welfare of his students, the special events held on campus, his papers to grade, and the daily assembly.

Tags: Abraham Eggers, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blackberries, Boone, Boone Steam Laundry, Cabbarus County, Chappell Wilson, Clint Baird, Cozy Nook, G.P Eggers, General Will Henson, H.R. Eggers, Lilly Dale, Reverend Fred N Day, Reverend Fred N. Day, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Sunday School, The Chicago Fair, U.S. President Roosevelt, Vilas, Vilas Service Station, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 97 [May 16, 1934 - July 29, 1934]

In this diary, Greene includes the usual weather reports, writings about the college, and community information. Upon not feeling well, Greene took time to arrange his diaries. At this point he had “almost 100 composition books filled with current events and personal meditations.” Greene wrote that he may have recorded things that should be erased. He wrote that readers should remember he is human.

Tags: Appalachian State Teacher’s College, Babe Ruth, bible school, Carolina Stores, Christopher Marley, Clarence Cole, Claude Eastridege, Cozy Nook, Dr. W.T. Hunter, Ed Cullens, Gene Reece, Grandfather Mountain, Hardin Brown, Henry Brinkley, J.H. Westran, James Greene, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend P.A. Hicks, Rich Mountain, Sherwood’s Store, Valle Crucis, Vilas, Western Carolina State Teachers College, Wiley Cole, Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 98 [July 30, 1934 - October 8, 1934]

The letter included is from a diary reader who enjoyed reading Greene’s diaries. He believed that Greene had a great knack for analyzing major characteristics of people. This diary was recorded in 1934 by Andrew Jackson Greene from July 30th through October 8th. He included the usual current events and reflections. His common subjects were Sunday school, Appalachian State Teachers College, his neighbors, and the weather.

Tags: A.J. Maxwell, Appalachian State Teachers College, Attorney General, Banner Elk, Betty Johnson, Boone, Boone Methodist Church, Carolina Store, Carrie Smith, Claude Eastridge, Coy Presnell, Cozy Nook, Curriculum Committee, D.J. Cottrell, Elk Park, Globe in Caldwell County, J.A. Williams, John Barryman, Juanita McDougall, Lenoir North Carolina, Lower Creek Baptist Church, New Constitution of North Carolina, Physical Education Institute, Professor D.D. Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, Professor W.F. Marshall, Raleigh N. C., Reverend W.R. Barnes, Rich Mountain, Shirley Lee Waters, Thelma Moretz, Vilas, W.L. Henson, Walter Knight, Watauga County Bank, Will Rogers, Zeb Dickson

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 102 [May 13, 1935 - July 23, 1935]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from May 13 through July 23, 1935. Greene included information about his work, the farm, his family, and mostly of his travels. He frequently traveled to Cozy Nook, Boone, Vilas, and Brushy Fork.

Tags: Bob Newhall, Brushy Fork Valley, Claude Edminsten, Clint Cole, Cove Creek Baptist Church, Cozy Nook, Dr. W.A. Stanburry, Enock Swift, Gene Reese, Grace Pennell, Greene-Inn, Henry Brinkley, J.H. Brinkley, Jack Smith, John E. Davis, Mabel, Maxie Greene, Model T Ford, Mountain City Tennessee, President Rooseelt, Recorders Court, Reverend G.C. Graham, Sunday School, Vilas, W.L. Henson, Wiley Cole, Willowdale

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 103 [July 24, 1935 - October 3, 1935]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from July 24 through October 3, 1925. In this diary, Greene included information on community events, and the staff perspective of Appalachian State Teachers College. He also included information on the weather and churches as well as personal reflections on every situation he came to face.

Tags: American Red Cross, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Boone Baptist Church, Brushy Fork Valley, Clint Cole, Conly Glenn, Cove Creek, Cozy Nook, Critcher Hotel, Dr. A.D. Brown, Dr. Eugene Wilson, Dwight Edminsten, Edgar Edminsten, Emma Henson, Gene Smith, Greene-Inn, Harold Wilson, Henry Brinkley, J.L. Reese, Jordan Billings, Linney Greene, Mountain City Tennessee, Peabody College, Pearl Bingham, Pearl Watkins, Professor G.P. Eggers, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ray Hicks, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Robert L. Brown, Rich Mountain, Roan Creek, Ruth Smith, Sunday School, Vilas, W.L. Henson, Will Rogers, Willowdale

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 105 [December 15, 1936 - February 24, 1936]

This diary was recorded by A.J. Greene from December 15, 1935 through February 24, 1936. A.J. Greene kept record of important community events such as community celebrations of holidays, church information, such as the number at Sunday School and the topic discussed, and the inside scoop at Appalachian State Teachers College. He included personal reflections on most of his daily activities such as how his classes were going, and what he thought about the biblical topics discussed.

Tags: Alumni Association of the Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Boone, Claude Edminsten, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Greene Inn, Harmony Lane, Henry Brinkley, J.B. Smith, Maxie Greene, Mr. T.E. Blaire, Professor J.A. Williams, Ray Harmon, Reverend J.A. Yount, Ruth Epps, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 106 [February 25, 1936 - May 6, 1936]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 25 through May 6, 1936. In this diary Greene kept record of the weather, his daily activities such as church and school activities, and community events. People named in this diary include but aren’t limited to Alice Cook, Louise Abrams, President Dougherty, (president of Appalachian State Teachers College) Kate Huskins, Ed Cullens, and Hardin Dugger.

Tags: Alice Cook, Appalachian State Teachers College, assembly, Boone, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Ed Cullens, Henry Shannon, Kate Huskins, Katherine Harwell, Kites, Lawrence McLeod, Louise Abrams, My College Pin, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Reverend Raby Pointer, Ruth Epps, Ruth Huskins, S.C. Eggers, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 107 [May 7, 1936 - July 17, 1936]

Recorded from May 7 through July 17, 1936, by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary includes personal reflections from Greene, updates on events of the time, and valuable information about the communities in Watauga County and the Appalachian State Teachers College. Throughout the diary he mentions spending time with his grandson James, Henry Brinkley, Jack Harmon, Nancy Egger, and many more.

Tags: Annie Walker, Boone, Braile, Clyde Eggers, Cozy Nook, Ed Shipley, Everett Cole, George Edminsten, grandsons, Greene Inn, Henry Brinkley, Irene Sheffield, Jack Harmon, James Phillips, Lenoir NC, Nancy Egger, North Carolina, Phillip’s Branch, Professor H.R. Eggers, Ray Harmon, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, The Democrat, Vilas, W.H. Walker, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 109 [August 25,1936 - October 3,1936]

This diary was recorded by A.J. Greene from August 25 through October 3, 1936. Inside the diary one will find information about the community such as school events, happenings at the courthouse, or church events. One will also find information about specific community members that were a part of Greene’s life such as Jack Harmon, M.J. Williams, and the many reverends that frequently listened to.

Tags: Alex Greene, Appalachian State Teachers College, Asheville NC, Baptist Hospital at Winston Salem, Boone, C.J. Billings, Charles Dougherty, Cozy Nook, Henry Brinley, Howard’s Creek, I.G. Greer, Jerry Wilson, M.J. Williams, Reverend E.C. Hodges, Reverend J.C. Pipes, Reverend R.C. Eggers, Smith Hagaman, Stony Fork, Sunday School, Three Fork Baptist Association, Vilas, Zionville

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 110 [October 4, 1936 - October 15, 1936]

This diary is a daily recollection of events through the eyes of Andrew Jackson Greene. It was recorded from October 4 through October 15, 1936. He frequently wrote about the weather, the churches he went to, and his work at the Appalachian State Teachers College. Greene used language unique to the time period and personal reflection to provide insight as to what life in Watauga County was like in the early 1900s.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Carrie Greene, Clemson College, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dean Rankin, democratic rally, Demonstration School, Dr. George R. Sherrill, Great Samaritan, Janitor Ed Cullens, Lightning Express, Maude Greene, Opie Shelton, Physical Education, President Dougherty, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor H.R. Eggers, Sunday School, Vilas, Wade Brown, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 111 [October 16, 1936 - November 14, 1936]

This diary was recorded from October 16th through November 14th, 1936. Inside this diary one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of the day’s activities through his eyes. Greene wrote about the weather, his family, his church, and work. His writing provides insight on the early years of the current Appalachian State University and the transition from college to university through reflections on classwork, growing student numbers, the guest speakers and special events, information about President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and reports from faculty meetings.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Billie Harmon, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Carrie Smith, Cline Farthing, Colored Chorus of Hampton, Cozy Nook, Critcher Hotel, Daisy Williams, Dean Rankin, Demonstration School, English Major Club, Henry Brinkley, John Harwell, Johnson City Tennessee, Leonard Eury, Paul Coffey, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor J.A. Williams, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Will Cook, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 113 [December 15, 1936 - January 18, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from December 15, 1936 through January 18, 1937. This diary includes Greene’s personal reflections from events of each day, weather records, and details about events happening in the Watauga County community and Appalachian State Teachers College. Community members named in this diary includes but are not limited to Carrie Greene, Ed Cullens, C.C. Edminsten, Carrie Smith, Henry Brinkly, and Cecil Wood.

Tags: A.L. Eggers, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Boone Drug Store, C.C. Edminsten, Carrie Greene, Carrie Smith, Cecil Ward, Coach Brewer, Cozy Nook, Dorothy Farthing, Dottie Glenn, Duke University, English Major Club, Eva Elrod, G.P. Eggers, Henry Brinkley, Jimmie Billings, Joe Crawford, Johnson City Tennessee, Margaret Eury, mid-term examinations, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J.A. Yount, Sarah Smith, Sunday School, Sunny Knowl, V.C. Howell, Vilas, W.L. Henson, Walkers Jewelry Shop

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 114 [January 14, 1937 - February 2, 1937]

Recorded from January 14 through February 2, 1937 by Andrew Jackson Greene, this diary is a collection of records of daily activities and personal reflections on topics of the time period. Greene included weather information, sentiments about personal and family life, and information about Appalachian State Teachers College. He included information about events held in the auditorium and gymnasium, the speakers at chapel, and the general state of the college.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers College, Becky Grimes, Bettie Mae Johnson, Budget Commission, Carolina Store, Carson Newman, Columbus University, Cozy Nook, Cranberry School, Dean Rankin, Everett Cole, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, J.C. Smith, Johnson City Tennessee, Lucy Little, Nell Braswell, Opie Shelton, President Dougherty, R.L. Swift, Reverend J.A. Yount, Ruth Epps, Sarah Smith, State College, The Appalachian, The Athletic Club, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 115 [February 3, 1937 - February 22, 1937]

This diary was written by Andrew Jackson Greene from February 3 through February 22 1937. He included information about the cold winter weather, travel records to places such as Johnson City and Boone, current events such as the Roosevelt’s proposal to make changes in the Supreme Court, and the inner workings of Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Barber Bill Hodges, Boone, Boone Drug Store, Carrie Greene, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Elmo Brinkley, Grace Mast, Greene Inn, Johnson City Tennessee, Pansy Keys Taylor, President Dougherty, President Roosevelt, Shell Café, Sheriff Edministen, Sunday School, Vance Pressnell, Vilas, Walkers Store

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 119 [May 14, 1937 - June 2, 1937]

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.

Tags: A.C. Mast’s Store, Antioch Church, Appalachian State Teacher’s College, Banner Elk, Bewlah Farthing, Cecil Glenn, Clay Wiseman, Cozy Nook, Grace Smith, Henry Brinkley, Henson Creek, Jack Harmon, Martha Walker, O.J. Harmon, Phillip’s Branch, Robert Shipley, Spruce Pine, Sugar Grove, Toe River Valley, Vilas, W. E. Shipley, Ward Billings, Washington City, Watauga Fall, Yellow Mountain

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 122 [August 2, 1937 - August 31, 1937]

This diary was recorded from August 2 through August 31, 1937. It is filled with reflections, records, and ideas from Andrew Jackson Greene, written as he reflected on each day. He wrote about his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, his business trips to Cozy Nook, his studies, Sunday School at church, and the many locals he encounters daily such as Henry Brinkley or Clarence Cole.

Tags: Albert Bingham, Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Harmon, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Greene, Chloe Micheal, Clarence Cole, Conley Glenn, Council Henson, Cozy Nook, D.C. Mast, Ed Shipley, Greene Inn, Hardin Dugger, Henry Brinkley, Mae Bryant, Nora Warren, North Carolina Hills, President Dougherty, Professor V.C. Howell, Ralph Church, Ralph Greer, Sunday School, Tom Hicks, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist Church, Yadkin County

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 123 [September 1, 1937 - September 30, 1937]

This diary was recorded during the month of September, 1937 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He recorded his travels, the weather and his weather predictions. He also included personal reflections on his family life, and his involvement in Appalachian State Teachers College and the local churches.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bern Hodges, Bethel High School, Boone, Boone Drug Store, C.M. Dickson, Cozy Nook, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dr. R. M. Brown, Fort Pierce Florida, Gene Amos, Hardin Dugger, Henry Binkley, Howard’s Knob, Jack Amos, John Amos, Judge John H. Bingham, Paul Coffey, President Dougherty, Professor G.P. Eggers, Reverend J.C. Canipe, S.C. Eggers, Saratoga, Sunday School, T.C. Baird, Vilas, Willard Presnell, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 125 [October 31, 1937 - November 28, 1937]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 31 through November 28, 1937. This diary includes personal reflections and daily records. Greene recorded when he woke up, how he slept, and every detail of his day until the evening .He also kept detailed record of what the weather was like each day. His writing provides information about local churches such as Willowdale and Cove Creek Church. He also gave details about community happenings through accounts of what happened at the courthouse, who he saw in town, and what he may have read in the paper. One of the biggest topics in his writing is the Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Albert Wilson, Amos Ward, Boone, Cozy Nook, Daniel Boone Hotel, David Greene, Democrat Office, Ed Shipley, Edna Holloway, Football, Gene Smith, Greene Inn, Guilford College, Hardin Dugger, Herbert Adams, Ile Greene, International Relation Club, Jeff Matheson, Maude Moody Wheeler, Professor G.P. Eggers, Reverend R.L Pointer, Ruth Epps, Sam Adkins, Sunday School, Tina Harmon, V.C. Howell, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Willard Presnell, William Cullen Bryant, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 126 [November 29, 1937 - December 22, 1937]

This diary was recorded from November 29th through December 22nd, 1937. This diary has many of Greene’s thoughts on the local holiday festivities such as parades and decorations. In this diary Greene also makes note that he writes news for the paper. Some locals named in this diary include W.M. Thomas, Hattie Pogroms, H.R. Eggers, and many more. There is a wealth of information provided about Appalachian State Teacher College through the accounts of faculty meetings, assemblies, chapel hour, and Greene’s classroom. Some buildings named throughout this diary include the Administration building, Justice Hall, the gymnasium, Newland Hall, and Lovill Hall. Many of these buildings remain on the campus of Appalachian State University today.

Tags: A.R. Smith, American Association of College, Appalachian State Teachers College, Asheville Citizen Times, Billie Greene, Boone, Boone Lutheran Church, Christmas, Cozy Nook, H.R. Eggers, Hagaman Clinic, Hattie Pogroms, J.M. Downum, James Greene, Jane Bingham, John Keith Greene, Justice Hall, Lee Weaver, Lovill Hall, Newland Hall, Paul Bingham, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend P.P. Holland, Rich Mountain, Santa Clause, V.C. Howell, Valle Crucis, Vilas, W.M. Thomas

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 129 [February 7, 1938 - February 25, 1938]

This diary was recorded from February 7 through February 25, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included records of weather, community events, and his travels in addition to personal reflections for each day. He frequently mentioned Vilas, Boone, and Cozy Nook in addition to Watauga County as a whole. He also included information about the happenings at his workplace, Appalachian State Teachers College, frequently referring to Dean Rankin and President Dougherty. He also provided insight from conversations held with other locals such as W.H. Brown, G.P. Eggers, Louise Fisher, and V.C. Howell.

Tags: “The Democrat”, Appalachian State University, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Colonel Walker’s Store, Cozy Nook, Dalton Glenn, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Evelyn Adams, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Gordon Mast, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Home Economic Department, Louise Fisher, Lucile Hartley, Pauline Bunch, President Dougherty, Robert Farthing, Stella Dallas, The Charlotte Observer, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Virginia Bean, W.H. Brown, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Smith, Willow Valley

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 131 [March 17, 1938 - April 3, 1938]

This diary was recorded from March 17 through April 3, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are personal reflections, weather records, and details of conversations held long ago. These elements provide a unique look into the life of Greene as a Watauga County resident, a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College, a church member, and an involved citizen. Locals that are named in this include but are not limited to Tina Harmon, Jennie Todd, Colonel W.C. Walker, and Walter Cook.

Tags: Andy Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Chapel Hill, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Crossnore, Cullen Johnson, Dallas Hodges, Dwight Grubbs, Eugene Wike. Grady Potter, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, H.K. Compton, Iredell Bumgarner, Jennie Todd, Lena Cole, Margaret Greene Bumgarner, Spencer Fletcher, Teachers Assembly, Tina Harmon, Vilas, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 132 [April 4, 1938 - April 24, 1938]

This diary was recorded from the 4th through the 24th of April, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He was constantly traveling between Vilas, Mabel, Cozy Nook, and Boone. He was a local Watauga County resident. He was also a teacher at Appalachian State Teachers College. He provided insight on the college through his reflections on special programs, assemblies, chapel, faculty meetings, and his own classes.

Tags: Anne Hones, Appalachian State Teachers College, B.J. Council, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Drug Store, Central Dining Hall, Cozy Nook, Cullen Johnson, Dr. B.B. Dougherty, Dwayne Thompson, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, James Wall, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City, Junior-Senior Banquet, Katherine Harwell, Liberty Magazine, Lonnie Henson, Mabel, Pete Hagaman, Reverend J.A. Yount, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Paul Townsend, V.C. Howell, Vilas, Watauga County N.C.

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 137 [July 30, 1938 - August 17, 1938]

This diary was recorded from July 30 through August 17, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Greene recorded all of his innermost thoughts about the day. He recorded rare sightings, conversations that he recalled, how he slept, what he thought about the Bible lessons he heard, almost everything that happened to him during the day. He provided information to readers in a very real way. In this diary one can find information about the churches he attended, the culture of Appalachian State Teachers College at the time, some local news, and community events.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Aubrey Eggers, Billie Edminsten, Blowing Rock, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Brushy Fork Valley, Clay Greene, Clint Baird, Colonel Ed Williams, Coy Billings, Cozy Nook, Dayton Wilson, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Emma Henson, J.L. Reese, L.L. Morgan, Lola Rowe, Mollie Glenn, Reverend J.A. Wilson, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Sunday School Board, Tina Harmon, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., Wiley Cole

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 139 [September 5, 1938 - September 23, 1938]

This diary was recorded from September 5th through the 28th in the year of 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside this diary, one will find the most intimate details of Greene’s life from what he ate, how he slept, and what books he read. One will also find the inside scoop on life in Watauga County and the behind the scenes information about Appalachian State Teachers College where Greene was a teacher. Many other Watauga locals are named in this diary as well, including W.C. Walker, Walter Cook, and many more.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Billie Greene Cook, Boone, C.M. Dickson, Cabarrus County, Chapel Hill, Colonel Will C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Daniel Boone Hotel, Dean Rankin, Dr. Roy M. Brown, Elizabethton Tennessee, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, Homecoming, Hunter Horton, John Dugger, Johnson City Tennessee, Kenneth Mathis, Lenoir, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Sam Adkins, Sara Smith, Shelton Dugger, Shepard M. Dugger, Vilas, Vivian Holloway, Walter Cook, Watauga County N.C., Winston Salem

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 141 [October 12, 1938 - October 28, 1938]

This diary was recorded from October 12 through October 28, 1938 by A.J. Greene. He included the most intimate details of his personal life from what time he woke up , his travel to work , the weather they were experiencing, and his reflections on special events or realizations. He included community event information in addition to information about Appalachian State Teachers College, the local churches, and the general information about what was happening in the community at that time.

Tags: Ann Jones, Appalachian State Teachers College, Betty Mae Johnson, Boone, Boone High School Band, Colonel W.C. Walker, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Len Hagaman, Dwight Edminsten, E.Y. Edminsten, Edwin Dougherty, Elon College, G.P. Eggers, H.R. Eggers, Henry Glenn, Howards Creek Church, Howards Knob, John Dugger, Nashville Tennessee, Professor A.R. Smith, Professor Homer K. Compton, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Sunday School, Thelma Perry, Vilas, Walker’s Store, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 142 [October 29, 1938 - December 23, 1938]

This diary was written from October 29 through December 23, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Inside is a collection of records, stories, and personal reflections. Popular topics for the writings were football games, Appalachian State Teachers College, holiday celebrations and events, the Greene Inn, the weather, and daily chapel service. Some locals named in this diary are Polly Frances, Ed Shipley, Jerry Wilson, and many more.

Tags: Allen Greer, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Children’s Home of the Junior Order, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Ed Shipley, Edwin Dougherty, Evelyn Brown, Greene Inn, H.R. Eggers, Hagaman Clinic, International Relation Club, J.B. Farthing, Jerry Wilson, Johnson City Tennessee, Lessie Greene, Louise Hartley, North Wilkesboro, Sarah Katherine Trivett, Statesville, T.C. Baird, Vilas, W.C. Walker’s Store, W.D. Farthing, Watauga Falls, Western Carolina

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 143 [December 24, 1938 - February 16, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from December 24, 1938 through February 16, 1939. Greene included information about his family and their traditions, the local news, the daily weather report, his friends, Appalachian State Teachers College, church services, Cozy Nook, Boone, Mabel, and Vilas.

Tags: Albert Dotson, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird’s Creek, Bairds Creek, Beaver Dam, Boone, Christmas, Claude Eminsten, Cove Creek, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, George Hicks, Henry Brinkley, Mabel, Muriel Bumgarner, Pearle Cole, Peggy Ann Chappell, President Dougherty, Santa Claus, Stacy Clyde, Sunny Knoll, Vilas, W.L. Henson, W.T. Chappell, Willowdale Baptist Church

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 146 [June 4, 1939 - July 28, 1939]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from June 4 through July 28, 1939. Greene’s writings are mostly composed of his personal reactions to the many events that he comes into contact with. He wrote about his sleep habits, his work at Appalachian State Teachers College, the conversations he holds with friends and colleagues, and Willowdale Church.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Albert Wilson, Appalachian State Teachers College, Boone, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cecil Glenn, Clyde Baker, Clyde Thomas, Cove Creek Academy, Coy Billings, Coy Yates, Cozy Nook, Dixie Store, Dutch Creek Falls Conly Glenn, E.F. Sherwood, Edwin Dougherty, Elmo Brinkley, Frances Galloway, G.W. Trivett, George Edminsten, Greene Inn, J.B. Elliot, J.L. Reese, John Henry Whittington, L.C. Maples, Louise Thomas, Ommer Henson, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.M. Greene, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sarah Smith, Shelton Dugger, Thelma Osborne, Thomas Moore, Velma Combs, Vilas, W.M. Thomas, Watauga County N.C., Will Miller, Willowdale Church, 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 154 [August 9, 1940-September 28, 1940]

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.

Tags: Albert Wilson, Anna Mae Sherwood, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird Creek Road, Bingham McGuire, Boone, Brushy Fork Creek, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. Len Hagaman, E.F. Sherwood, Frances Galloway, G.P. Eggers, Isabel Miller, Jim Johnson, Julius Walker, Max Norris, Newland, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor J. T. Harwell, Reverend N.M. Greene, Sunday School, Superintendent C.A. Furr, The Watauga Democrat, Three Forks Baptist Association, Vilas, Wendell Wilkie, Wiley Smith

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 155 [September 29,1940-November 18, 1940]

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.

Tags: Alumni Association, Appalachian State Teachers College, Baird’s Creek, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Boone Methodist Church, Brushy Fork Valley, Carrie Smith, Cozy Nook, Cranberry High School, Dean Rankin, Dr. Eggers, Elon College, Eugene Byrd, Glade Springs, Highland Furniture Store, Hodges Building, Homecoming, Ira T. Johnston, Jack Greene, Joseph Boyd, Kelly Osborne, President Dougherty, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Reverend Paul Townsend, Reverend Reuben Shore, Ruby Hagaman, Sunday School, V.C. Howell, Vilas

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 158 [March 3, 1941-April 23, 1941]

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.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bill Hodges, Boone, Charles Wright, Clyde Edminsten, Colonel W.C. Walker, Colonel W.M. Thomas, Cozy Nook, D.M. Edminsten, Ed Shipley, Everett Tester, G.W. Trivett, Gateway Café, George Farthing, Greene Inn, Jerry Wilson’s Barbershop, Katherine Harwell, Lessie Greene, Lion’s Club, McDade’s Store, Professor H.R. Eggers, R.L. Pointer, Sam Adkins, Vilas, Wade E. Brown, Watauga County N.C., White Hall, Willowdale Baptist Church

Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 159 [April 24, 1941-July 12, 1941]

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.

Tags: Alice Anthony, Appalachian State Teachers College, Appalachian Street, Boone, Carrie Smith, Clint Cole, Colonel Ronda Earp, Cozy Nook, Dean Rankin, Dean Tester, Ed Shipley, G.P. Eggers, George Greene, Grady Cole, Hazel Moretz, High Point, J.H. Brendell, Jerry Wilson, Juanita Proffit, Mabel, Market Street, President Doughtery, Ralph Mast, Rich Mountain, T.C. Baird, Thomas Remond, Valle Crucis, Vilas, Zionville

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

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