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An aerial view of Appalachian State University’s campus
An aerial view of Appalachian State University’s campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Photo by Marie Freeman
Highlander Folk School Center - Historic Marker Back
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2E 75 HIGHLANDER FOLK SCHOOL 1932-1962
In 1932, Myles Horton and Don West founded Highlander Folk School, located ½ mile north of this site. It quickly became one of the few schools in the South committed to the cause of organized labor,…
2E 75 HIGHLANDER FOLK SCHOOL 1932-1962
In 1932, Myles Horton and Don West founded Highlander Folk School, located ½ mile north of this site. It quickly became one of the few schools in the South committed to the cause of organized labor,…
Tennessee historic marker - Highlander folk school
Highlander Folk School historic marker; located on US Hwy 41 just east of Monteagle, Tennessee.
Highlander Folk School Main Building
Picture from the beginning of Highlander Folk School, in front of main office before addition was added. From left to right: Delmus Horton (brother of Myles Horton), Malcom Chisholm (killed in Spanish Civil War), John Layton (killed in International…
Who Owns Watauga's Land?
This is a pamphlet that was given to the citizens of Watauga County that attended the meeting. The meeting was to discuss who the land owners actually were of the lands of Watauga County. This meeting took place on April 30, 1981.
Mountain Top Removal- Sheep Knob, West Virginia
Mountain top removal is an issue that effects the Appalachian mountain region.