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Cleudis Robbins Memorial Storytelling Contest Announced

The contest has been established by the family of Cleudis Robbins to celebrate both his life and the Appalachian storytelling tradition.

“From my youngest years,” says storyteller Adam Booth, “I watched, listened and absorbed the stories and life around me. I fondly remember.”

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

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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