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Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 67 [April 30, 1928 - August 5, 1928]

Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from April 30th through August 5th during the year of 1928. He wrote daily entries about weather, community events, friends, and family visits. He also included many entries devoted to telling about his work in the classroom day. He found the end of the semesters to be very challenging in terms of his workload. He also wrote frequently about the different churches in the community including his own, Willowdale Baptist Church.

Tags: A.J. McBride, baseball, Cove Creek High School, Dr. A.T. Allen, Dr. B.B. Dougherty, Dr. Roy Butler, Grogan’s Store, Hardin Brown, James Warren, Lenoir Methodist Church, Mabel, Martha Ann Greer, Mast’s Store, Mrs. R.L. Clay, N.L. Mast, Professor A.R. Smith, R.C. Eggers, Reverend W.E. Poovey, Rich Mountain, Sam Atkins, Silverstone, Vance Presnell, W.H. Sherwood, Wellington Swift, Willowdale Baptist Church, Zionville

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 81 [July 10, 1931 - September 9, 1931]

From July 10 through September 9, 1931, Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary about his daily life. He wrote about the weather, the church and the community. At this point, his children were leaving home and he was realizing that it would be a struggle to keep his farm going. He was busy between the farm, the schoolwork, and being a minister. He knew he was aging and found it hard to finish work many days. He also wrote about the college. They reached the 700 mark. He wrote these things in addition to the smallest details of his everyday life.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, B.B. Dougherty, Black Bear Trail. Sam Atkins, Boone, Daniel Boone Trail, Depression, Elizabethton, Elk Park, farming, Football, H.R. Eggers, Mabel, Meat Camp, Mr. Hampton Rich, President Dougherty, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Vilas

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 89 [October 15, 1932 - February 10, 1933]

This diary was kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from October 15, 1932 through February 10, 1933. He wrote about the schoolwork he was doing, how his students were performing, their willingness to learn, the papers he needed to grade, even what happened at faculty meetings and who was in attendance. He also included information about the local churches such as Boone Baptist, Willowdale Baptist Church and Cove Creek Church. This regular information was also accompanied by records of visits with family and friends, holiday events, and weather information.

Tags: Boone, Boone Baptist, Cove Creek Church, election, Electoral College, H.R. Eggers, Isabella Ann Eggers, Miss Virginia Wary the Teacher of Public School Music, Mountain City Tennessee, Ogden Mills, Reverend J.A. Yount, Rich Mountain, Vilas, W.A. Ayers, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Baptist 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 99 [October 9, 1934 - December 19, 1934]

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.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Bettie Mae Johnson, Boone, Boone Baptist Church, Central Dining Hall, Daisy Williams, David Greene, Dr. A.T. Allen, Dr. J.M. Giller, Eastern Carolina Teachers College, Eddie Cantor, Elder A.C. Gibbs, F.N. Williams, H.R. Eggers, Louise Regan, Mary Williams, R.M. Greene, Reverend J.A. Yount, Rich Mountain, State College at Raleigh, Treasure Island, Western North Carolina at Greensboro, Will Rogers, yardsticks

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 117 [March 15, 1937 - April 3, 1937]

Andrew Jackson Greene recorded this diary from March 15 through April 3, 1937. Inside one will find personal reflections, records of special events and weather, and an account of daily activities according to Greene. He wrote about the weather, his family, the churches such as Willowdale Baptist and Cove Creek Church, and the Appalachian State Teachers College.

Tags: Appalachian State Teachers College, Belk’s Store, Boone Baptist Church, Boone Drug Store, Carolina Restaurant, Clarissa Duke, Cove Creek Church, Daisy Williams, Duke University, Ella Hall, Five and Ten Cent Store, G.P. Eggers, Greene Inn, John B. Morris, Margaret Eury, Phil Hudson, Professor H.R. Eggers, Professor V.C. Howell, Reverend J.C. Canipe, Rich Mountain, S.M. Dugger, Shell Café, 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 133 [April 25, 1938 - May 22, 1938]

This diary was recorded from April 25 through May 22, 1938 by Andrew Jackson Greene. Included in this diary are records of weather and observations of nature, as well as reflections that focus on Greene and other people in his life. On April 25th Greene expressed the intent of his diary was to write about people and places. People named in this diary include but are not limited to D.M. Edminsten, G.P. Eggers, Albert Wilson, and Henry Greene.

Tags: Abington Virginia, Albert Wilson, Boone, Cove Creek Valley, D.M. Edminsten, Effie Winebarger, Forest Crisp, G.P. Eggers, Gaynelle Stanley, George Williams, Henry Greene, James Greene, Jefferson Forest, John Keith Greene, Ralph Greene, Rich Mountain, Sunday School, Unaka Forest, Vilas, Watauga County N.C., West Virginia, Wiley Cole, Williamston Virginia

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 136 [July 7, 1938 - July 29, 1938]

This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene on July 7th through July 29th of 1938. Greene was a professor at Appalachian State Teachers College. He centered many of his writings around the school, including specific details about his classes, the assemblies, the chapel meetings, special programs, and faculty meetings. He frequently wrote about the people in his life, both people from the college such as President Dougherty and Dean Rankin, and about others in the community such as Bill Whittington, Reverend R.C. Pointer, G.P. Eggers, and Carrie Smith.

Tags: A.R. Smith, Appalachian State Teachers Colleg, Bill Whittington, Carrie Smith, Dean Rankin, e President Dougherty, E.F. Sherwood, Elmo Brinkley, Fred McEwen, G.P. Eggers, Georgia, Grace Smith, Greene Inn, J.A. Warren, James Dugger, Johnson City, L.D. Greene, Martha Lee Long, Nora Warren, Reverend Paul Townsend, Reverend R.C. Pointer, Reverend W.R. Davis, Rich Mountain, Roberson County, South Carolina, Summer School, T.C. Baird, W.M. Thomas

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 145 [April 8, 1939 - June 3, 1939]

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.

Tags: Administration Building, Alice Greer, Anne Jones, Annette Blanton, Appalachian State Teachers College, Avery County, Blowing Rock, Clyde Baker, Clyde R. Greene, Cove Creek High School, Crossnore, D.J. Cottrell, David Greene, Dean Rankin, Dixie Store, Dorothy Atkins, Dr. G.P. Eggers, Dr. M.E. Potter, Evelyn Brown, Frank Warren, Gene Wike, Gladys Terry, Greene Inn, Hagaman Clinic, Iredell Bumgarner, J.L Reese, Jennie Lee Bingham, Johnson City, Lela Clay, Mabel Bowman, Madge Williams, Mildred Horrill, Mills Home, President Dougherty, Professor H.R. Eggers, Reverend J. A. Mckaughan, Reverend R.L. Pointer, Rich Mountain, Sylvia Cashwell, T.C Baird, The Tennessee Ramblers, University of Kentucky, Vice-Dean Whitener, W.C. Field, W.L Trivette, W.L. Henson, Watauga County N.C., Willowdale Church, Winston-Salem

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 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 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

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