Southern Appalachian Studies 1962 Regional Survey 1956-1962.

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Southern Appalachian Studies 1962 Regional Survey 1956-1962.

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The Southern Appalachian Studies Collection consists of administrative records that document the conception, planning, and execution of a comprehensive survey of regional social, cultural, and economic conditions. Formats include correspondence, research and raw survey data, clippings, financial records, audio recordings and transcriptions.

72 Linear ft. (159 manuscript boxes, 6 oversize boxes, and 205 audiotapes)

Berea College, Hutchins Library

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Berea College, Hutchins Library

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Ford, Thomas R., 1923-

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Southern Appalachian Studies, Berea, Ky.

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Creation of the Southern Appalachian Studies organization resulted from deliberations at a 1956 interdenominational conference of religious workers organized by Willis D. Weatherford, Sr. The conference focus was on the possibilities of cooperative programs in religious education and welfare in the Appalachian Region. It was determined that a survey was needed to examine: (1) changes since the 1935 United States Department of Agriculture study; (2) educational, religious, and social influences; ...