Category: Archives

Berea College Archives preserve the stories, black and white, man and woman

Berea College archivist Rachel Vagts is ‘proud to do what we are able to preserve the story and history of all peoples of Appalachia.’

Edna Fugate, Archivist/Reference Librarian at University of Pikeville in Pikeville, KY, explains the intricacies of preserving a collection.

When I came to work here, my only prior experience working in the archives was limited to a few months as a student.

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Appalachian Innovators: Untold Stories of Invention and Ingenuity
July 16, 2024
Heavy Rainfall Events and Their Impacts in Appalachian History
February 27, 2024
From Root Cellars to Larders to Modern Pantries: The Evolution of Food Storage in Appalachian Homesteads
January 12, 2024
A Journey Through Appalachian Winemaking History
November 9, 2023
The Historic Role and Contemporary Allure of Vintage Appalachian Farm Trucks
September 7, 2023

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