Record #:

2341

Author(s):

McGowan, Thomas

Abstract:

Louise Anderson, a nationally known African-American storyteller and a1993 winner of the N.C. Folk Heritage Award, died August 25, 1994. Anderson was also selected for the N.C. Arts Council's Artist-in-the-Schools and Visiting Artist programs.

Source:

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

Subject(s):

Anderson, Louise, 1921-1994; African Americans in the performing arts--Jacksonville; Storytellers--Jacksonville

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 #:

2364

Author(s):

Martin, Wayne

Abstract:

George Holt, director of the folklore programs in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources for 17 years, has stepped down. During his tenure, Holt produced films, festivals, and publications that documented the state's diverse cultural traditions.

Source:

Newsletter of the North Carolina Folklore Society (NoCar GR 110 N8 N59x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Jan 1995, p4, il

Subject(s):

Folklorists; Holt, George M.; North Carolina Arts Council--Folklife Section