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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.

Highlander Folk School historic marker; located on US Hwy 41 just east of Monteagle, Tennessee.

President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson, standing on the ground, speaking to the Fletchers, who are standing on the house's long front porch.

Mountain top removal is an issue that effects the Appalachian mountain region.

This land ownership survey of Martin County, Kentucky was conducted in 1979 as part of a larger Appalachian Land Ownership Survey. The regions where the largest mineral wealth was concentrated had the poorest schools, worst county services, and…

This sign shows a historical marker outside Appalachian State University. It reads, "Appalachian State University: Founded as Watauga Academy. State-supported since 1903. A part of The University of North Carolina since 1972."

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…

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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,…