Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Ohio

Mapping the ecology of Appalachia’s hardwood forests

Dr. Lucy Braun contributed mightily to the fields of vascular plant taxonomy, plant geography, plant ecology, and land conservation.

Coshocton, OH has long been called the birthplace of specialty advertising. The first art-inspired ads were printed on trade cards in 1884.

History presenter Dr. Richard Dean explains how he came to portray the life of early SE Ohio frontier politician Ephraim Cutler.

These pieces are wonderful & fun in their own right, showing the perseverance & skill of the carver, and also what’s important to him.

I’d hear about how my aunt didn’t go to the dentist but tied her tooth to the door. This was a story of survival, and became a family staple.

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Appalachian Innovators: Untold Stories of Invention and Ingenuity
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The Historic Role and Contemporary Allure of Vintage Appalachian Farm Trucks
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Laura Kramer Salmans on Harry “Pop” Kramer: A Voice for Community
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David Doerr on Tapping Oil at the Roots of a Family Tree

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