Category: Appalachian Quarterly

The Appalachian Volume 14 No. 2 – October 2009

From the Desk of the Editor

It is with much sadness that we submit this (last) issue of the Appalachian; and a profound sense of pride in what The Appalachian and the Appalachian Quarterly has accomplished.
It began as a composite of historical events, people, places in five states; Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. We believe that we have achieved our goal of projecting a positive image of people and places in the Appalachian mountains. The heritage that has been handed down to the present generation is a great one and one for all of us to be proud of.

Special Focus

Ralph Stanley-VA Legend

Dr. Ralph M.Stanley

From the Desk of the Editor

It is with much sadness that we submit this (last) issue of the Appalachian; and a profound sense of pride in what The Appalachian and  the Appalachian Quarterly has accomplished.

It began as a composite of historical events, people, places in five states; Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.  We believe that we have achieved our goal of projecting a positive image of people and places in the Appalachian mountains.  The heritage that has been handed down to the present generation is a great one and one for all of us to be proud of.

We, at the Wise County Historical Society, have tried to, through this magazine, be able to elevate the stero typical ‘mountain person’ image, and preserve our heritage and history of the Appalachian Mountains.

Our first efforts passed ‘muster,’ however, over the fourteen years that we have worked on The Appalachian Quarterly and then The Appalachian, we have learned that LOTS of people were willing to help us along the way. We have found people who we thought were strangers,were not strangers, but friends we had yet to meet.

All in all, in looking at our first efforts, and then looking at the April 2009 issue of The Appalachian, we really had a lot to learn, and learn it we did. It is really amazing how well tht first effort looked, even though we didn’t know ANYTHING about publishing a magazine. Ben and Deborah Rose  and Jennifer Rose set us on the right path when they guided us in those first issues.  We want to give special thanks to Wanda Manicure and Mildred Hughes for their help with distribution. We are proud of the finished product-The Appalachian Quarterly – The Appalachian.

Historical Human Interest Stories

Blueberries and Snakes

The Bell Witch

Americans with Grit-Grandpa

The Breakup of a Family

The Journey Home

Jones Brothers at War

No Such Thing as Boredom

The Christmas Ring

Natures Gifts

Whiskey

A Tribute to Early American Mothers

Porter Violin Returns to VA


The Appalachian Volume 13 No. 3

Of all the books published by the Wise County Historical Society, “Between Brothers,” the biographic history of the Civil War soldiers from Wise and Dickenson Counties, Va., was instrumental in preserving not only their service records, but their photos as well. All counties in the U.S. should produce Civil War Biographical histories before all the stories and photos are gone.

The Appalachian Volume 13 No. 3 – October 2008

Dunkard Church, Antietam

  • Special Focus: The Dunkards
  • A Glimpse of Mary Jenison
  • Old Things considered
  • Children Made Their Own Fun
  • Quantrill’s Bones
  • Abraham Childers
  • Down By the Riverside
  • Esther Clark Short






From the Desk of the Editor

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our subscribers who responded so positively about our decision to reduce to two issues per year (April and October) rather than cease publication of the magazine.  It was a hard decision to make, but unfortunately a necessary one.  So, this issue is the last issue of 2008.

We have also received responses from our subscribers with stories they have written and submitted.  Jett Croy has shared a photo of her Civil War Grandfather and we would like to encourage all our readers to share the history of their ancestors, along with photos.

Of all the books published by the Wise County Historical Society, “Between Brothers,” the biographic history of the Civil War soldiers from Wise and Dickenson Counties, Va., was instrumental in preserving not only their service records, but their photos as well.  All counties in the U.S. should produce Civil War Biographical histories before all the stories and photos are gone.

We hope you enjoy this magazine as much as we have enjoyed preparing this issue.  Merry Christmas and We’ll see you next year.

Appalachian Quarterly Vol 1 Number 1

We have this issue Applachian Quarterly Volume 1, Number 1 in pdf digital files. The CD’s can be purchased for $18.00 which consists of 4 magazines.

Appalachian Quarterly Volume 1, Number 1

Appalachian Quarterly Volume 1, Number 1.  Premier Issue

Special Focus: Saltville, VA

Editorial: By Rhonda Robertson

Welcome to THE APPALACHIAN QUARTERLY!

This first issue is one of auspicious beginnings and with each issue we will continue to grow and change and provide you with information, hisory, records and genealogy. We welcome comments and suggestions. Our ongoing columns will be:

  • Comuputer Corner
  • Soldiers
  • Aging Gracefully in Appalachia

Table of Contents:

  • Saltville, VA
  • History of Middlesboro
  • Mt. Paran Church
  • Biltmore Village
  • Cherokee Indian Reservation
  • Jackson County Library
  • The Carson House
  • Tazewlll, Tn. Baptist Church
  • Greenville
  • Too-An-Tuh, the Naturalist
  • Tipton Haynes
  • Michie Tavern
  • Woodrow Wilson
  • Fields Penn 1860 House
  • Wise County Library
  • Little Stone Gap Primitive Baptist Church
  • Wise Co. Apple Harvest
  • Coal Heritage Trail
  • Bramwell
  • Dian-Lee House
  • Bluefield, VA – WV

Regular Features:

  • Bookshelf
  • Editorial
  • Calendar of Events
  • Computer Corner



Appalachian Quarterly Magazine

It is with much sadness that we had to submit our last issue of THE APPALACHIAN in October of 2009 due to circumstances beyond our control. However we are proud to offer all issues on portable digital file format-pdf. These files are available for purchase on cds. Each year’s cd will retail at $18.00 plus tax and shipping.

 

The Wise County Historical Society

Presents Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian

ALL 52 issues of  The Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian Is in portable digital file format- .pdf.

These files are available for purchase on cds. Each year’s cd will retail at $15.00 plus tax and shipping.

$150.00 for the whole set.

Appalachian Quarterly

1996 – 3 issues, 1997 – 4 issues,  1998 – 4 issues,  1999 – 4 issues, 2000 – 4 issues,  2001 – 4 issues,  2002 – 4 issues,  2003 – 4 issues,  2004 – 4 issues,  2005 – 4 issues,  2006 – 4 issues,  2007 – 4 issues,  2008 –  3 issues,  2009 – 2 issues, April and October.

One year (4 issues) $15 plus $5 shipping.

The Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian feature stories of the heritage and history of the Appalachian sections of the states of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. Stories such as the lineage of families of Daugherty, Wood, Lane, Porter, Lawson,  and many, many more.

Questions? Contact:  Wanda Rose: Subscription and Orders at  wandaatwise@yahoo.com or 276-328-6569

Send orders to:

Wise County Historical Society
P. O. Box 368, Wise, VA 24293

Rhonda S. Robertson

EDITOR

COVERING THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS

KENTUCKY, NORTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE,
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

112 page magazine of genealogy and history, published by The Wise County Historical Society See Order Form & Postage Chart

The Wise County Historical Society
P. O. Box 368 – Wise, VA 24293 Email: wchs_133@yahoo.com

Ganell Marshall

LAYOUT and SETUP and Co Editor

Contains: Family and Area HistoryRegular Features From the Hills of Appalachia Reaching Out Children of the Appalachians Regular Features Special Focus Melungeon On The Bookshelf

Wanda May Rose

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Wanda proof reads the magazine, prepares it for mailing and mails it with help from her husband Stuart, volunteers Bill Porter, Mildred Hughes and Wanda Manicure, who helps package  the magazine for mailing and Bill Gobble who keeps a database of names and addresses of subscribers to the magazine  There are  many elements of preparing the magazine for shipment.

 

Fannie Lane Steele

BOOK-REVIEWS      Fannie-Steele

On The Bookshelf: What’s new in book releases,  Articles on people, music, food, flora & fauna, culture, folklore, military and much more… anything pertaining to that which is uniquely Appalachian.

Nancy Clark Brown Hayes

SPECIAL FOCUS EDITOR

Special Focus: highlighting *Appalachian legends & mysteries, Ghost Towns, Historic towns, Counties, Treasure stories, etc. * Special Features: Soldiers, women in history, recipes, Native Americans, archaeology sites, etc.