Record #:

2342

Author(s):

McGowan, Thomas

Abstract:

Willard Watson of Deep Gap in Watauga County, a world-renowned maker of wooden folk toys, died September 26, 1994. Watson, whose works are in the Smithsonian Institution, was also an accomplished storyteller and dancer.

Source:

Newsletter of the North Carolina Folklore Society (NoCar GR 110 N8 N59x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Jan 1995, p5, il

Subject(s):

Watson, Willard, 1905-1994; Toy making; Toymakers--Deep Gap; Storytellers--Deep Gap

Record #:

6546

Author(s):

Jackson, Annis Ward

Abstract:

Willard Watson was born on Wildcat Road in the town of Deep Gap in Watauga County. He has lived all his life just a few miles from there. Watson discusses his life and times as a moonshiner.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 8 Issue 3, Apr 1980, p22-24, il, por

Subject(s):

Watson, Willard, 1905-1994; Distilling, Illicit

Record #:

24502

Author(s):

Watson III, Williard C.

Abstract:

Williard Watson was a nationally known Appalachian craftsman who had a charming personality and was loved by Appalachian North Carolinians. His great grandson and namesake, Willard Cline Watson III, investigated Watson’s life during his college years. In this article, Williard C. Watson III presents his findings about both the public and private life of his great grandfather.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 62 Issue 1, Winter-Spring 2015, p43-64, il, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Watauga County--History; Watson, Willard, 1905-1994; Appalachian Region, Southern--Social life and customs--20th century; Artisans--North Carolina, Western