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Entries for this diary begin on December 2, 1914, and end on July 31, 1915. These entries include information about Greene’s social life, and his work. He wrote daily about what he did the weather, and what his friends had to share with him that day. He mentions many local people and places including, but not limited to J. R. Garland, Reverend David Greene, Mabel, Vilas, and Boone.

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This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from January 25th through April 29th, during the year of 1928. Greene wrote each day an account of what he experienced that day. His typical day involved Willlowdale Baptist Church, Appalachian Training School, visits with neighbors, and a trip to Boone.

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This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 9th through December 19th during the year of 1934. Greene included a multitude of personal reflections, insight into the world of Appalachian State Teachers College, and information about what was happening in the community at that time. For instance, Greene wrote in this diary about the “yardstick epidemic” because a new business was using yardsticks for advertising, in addition to writing about the highlights of daily chapel.

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This diary is a collection of personal reflections, and records about the daily activities in Watauga County and Appalachian State Teachers College. In this diary Greene wrote often of Sunday School and worship services at local Watauga County Churches such as Willowdale, Oak Grove, and Cove Creek Church. Some of the locals named in this diary include Clyde Eggers, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Farthing, Grace Pennell, and Ed. Cullens. This diary was recorded from April 4 through May 13, 1937.

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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.

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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.

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This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from April 8 through June 3, 1939. Beginning the new diary, Greene claimed that he ”hoped to leave on record that life is composed of the common things.” He believed that it is perfectly acceptable to magnify them. He continued to write in this diary, as the previous volumes, his reactions to events and people that he came into contact with. Usual topics range from Willowdale Church, Appalachian State Teachers College, his family and friends, and Watauga County local news and events.

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