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| Repository: | Appalachian State University W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection |
| Creator: | Rogers V. Whitener (1919- ) |
| Title: | Collection 172. Rogers V. Whitener Papers, 1973 - 1991 |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Location: | For current information on the location of these materials, please consult Appalachian State University. |
| Abstract: | The Rogers V. Whitener Papers consist of typescript versions of his column, "Folkways and Folklore". "Folk-Ways and Folk-Speech" appeared weekly in the Watauga Democrat from 1973 to 1991. Whitener encouraged readers to mail in stories to be included in his column. |
| This collection provides insight into the folk culture of Watauga County, North Carolina during the late twentieth century. | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet, 2 archival boxes |
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[Identification of item], Collection 172. Rogers V. Whitener Papers, W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, NC, USA.
Provenance is unknown. The accession number is MFW. This collection was opened to the public on 15 October 2002.
Processed by Deborah Bell, 1994; Kathryn Staley, 15 October 2002.
Encoded by Kathryn Staley, 24 June 2005
Rogers Whitener was born in McDowell County, North Carolina in 1919. He graduated from University of Florida with a Masters in English. He served during World War II in the Army Air Force. He and his wife Janice had two daughters. Whitener worked as an English professor at Appalachian State University from 1959 to 1989. He specialized in 18th century literature and Milton. He also assisted the development of the Appalachian Collection. "Folk-Ways and Folk-Speech" appeared weekly in the Watauga Democrat from 1973 to 1991. Whitener encouraged readers to mail in stories to be included in his column.
| Appalachian Region, Southern -- Social life and customs |
| Appalachian State University |
| English language -- Dialects -- Appalachian Region, Southern |
| English language -- Spoken English -- Appalachian Region, Southern |
| Watauga County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs |
