Lewis, Helen Matthews.
Variant namesDr. Helen Matthews Lewis is considered to be one of the founders of Appalachian Studies. Participated in interracial civil rights activities in the 1940s. Lectured at several institutions of higher education in the Appalachian region. Worked as an assistant professor at East Tennessee State University, the Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center and as the interim director of Berea College's Appalachian Center. From 1977 to 1997, she worked at the Highlander Research and Educational Center.
From the description of Helen Matthews Lewis papers 1894-2000. (Western North Carolina Library Network). WorldCat record id: 46666205
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| creatorOf | Lewis, Helen Matthews. Helen Matthews Lewis papers 1894-2000. | Appalachian State University, ASU | |
| creatorOf | Lewis, Helen Matthews. Tradition and change : lessons from the 40s / Helen Matthews Lewis. | Appalachian State University, ASU | |
| referencedIn | Williamson, J. W. (Jerry Wayne), 1944-. Jerry Wayne Williamson papers 1913-2001. | Appalachian State University, ASU |
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| associatedWith | Appalachian State University. W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Archives. | corporateBody |
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| associatedWith | Highlander Research and Education Center (Knoxville, Tenn.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Williamson, J. W. (Jerry Wayne), 1944- | person |
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Birth 1934
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