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Folk Life Archive
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John C. Campbell
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsIn a time of turbulent change in Appalachia, John C. Campbell helped define America’s understanding of this great mountain region. Campbell was born in Indiana in 1867 and studied theology at Union Theological Seminary. -
Allen Eaton
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsFor over forty years Allen Eaton was an important figure in the arts and crafts movement in Appalachia. In 1919 the Oregon native met Olive Campbell who was beginning her work as founder of the John C. Campbell Folk School. -
Earl Lanning
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsEarl Lanning of Waynesville, North Carolina is a master gunsmith who has contributed enormously to the revival of American flintlock rifle building.