Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

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In October 1960, Dr. Bernice Eddy gave a talk to the NYC Cancer Society without warning her employer in advance. It cost Dr. Eddy her career.

In the 1970s Garret Mathews, columnist for Bluefield, WV’s ‘Daily Telegraph,’ traveled back into the hollows with photographer Wade Sprees.

Dr. Claudius Meade Capps organized the Knox County Medical Society, and was special surgeon of the staff of the Knoxville General Hospital.

The artistic meshing of rich heritage and exquisite hardship defining Appalachian culture is what Karen Vuranch has made her life’s work.

“I come from a long line of storytellers,” says Lisa King, “and will shamelessly exploit a family tree resplendent with colorful characters.”

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