Ambrose Manning papers, 1955-1979.

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Ambrose Manning papers, 1955-1979.

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Papers resulting from Manning's interest in Appalachian literature and folklore and his participation in Appalachian organizations and events. The papers document the early years of the Appalachian Consortium and also include information on the East Tennessee State University folk festival and the Appalachian Girl Scout Council's "Mountain Magic" program. The materials date from 1955 to 1979 and contain correspondence, newsclippings, event programs, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, budgets, and project proposals. Research articles on Appalachian literature and materials from Manning's folklore collection project at East Tennessee State University are also included.

1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)Sound recording: 1 tape reel.

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East Tennessee State University, TET

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Appalachian Consortium

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Folk Festival (East Tennessee State University : Johnson City, Tenn.)

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Appalachian Girl Scout Council.

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Manning, Ambrose N.

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Professor of English at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn., until his retirement in 1983. Studied and collected Appalachian folklore and folksongs. In 1970, helped organize the Appalachian Consortium, "a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Southern Appalachia." From the description of Ambrose Manning papers, 1955-1979. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 37021987 ...