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| Repository: | Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection |
| Creator: | Jack Guy |
| Title: | Collection 137. Jack Guy Papers, 1972 - 1973, undated |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Location: | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University. |
| Abstract: | The Jack Guy Papers contains audio, photographic, and three dimensional materials generated by folk artist and musician Jack Guy of Avery County, North Carolina. In the 1960s and 1970s, Guy was part of a Beech Creek movement, which included Gaither Carlton, Mack Presnell, Tab Ward, Arnold Watson, Willard Watson, and Ora Payne Watson, to spread Appalachian culture. |
| The 35 reel-to-reels and 20 corresponding audio-cassettes contain interviews and music of various Watauga County residents, including Gaither Carlton, Mack Presnell, Tab Ward, Arnold Watson, Willard Watson. The twenty-five black and white photographs feature Guy's folk toys. Three dimensional objects include Guy's folk toys. | |
| Extent: | 3 linear feet, 2 archival boxes |
An appointment for research is required. No Inter-Library Loan. Photographs are housed separately within a cold storage unit. Please allow additional time to allow the photograph to adjust to room temperature. Use of audiovisual materials requires the creation of a user copy, if none exists. The user copy will be maintained as part of the collection. Researchers desiring a user copy for their own use outside of the repository should consult the Application for Duplication of Closed Collection Materials information on the Special Collections website.
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[Identification of item], Collection 137. Jack Guy Papers, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA.
Jack Guy donated this material to the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection in 1972. This collection was opened to the public on 29 August 2002.
Processed by Kathryn Staley, 2002
Encoded by Kathryn Staley, May 2005, revised 2008
Jack Guy was born to Thomas Guy in the Beech Creek community of Avery County, North Carolina circa 1931. His company, Guy's Folk Toys Home Industries, made and marketed folk toys for sale. With over 600 employees, Guy's Folk Toys Home Industries sold 50 types of folk toys such as cornshuck dolls, gee-haws, and moonwinders. He was a member of the Beech Mountain Ramblers and recorded many northwestern North Carolina musicians.
This collection is divided into three series: Audio Series, Photograph Series, and Three Dimensional Series. The Audio Series contains an inventory list of the songs and participants. Photographs are stored within a temperature controlled chamber and requires additional time to acclimate to room temperature.
| Beech Mountain Ramblers (Musical group) |
| Folk songs, English -- Appalachian Region, Southern |
| Guy, Jack |
| Guy's Folk Toys Home Industries |
| Toys -- Appalachian Region, Southern |
| Ward, Tab |
