Record #:

35683

Author(s):

Whittle, Richard

Abstract:

He was a living anachronism to many living in Banner Elk and Boone. For people regarding Appalachia as timelessly valuable, Edd Presnell was living testimony. As for how he contributed to this lifeway’s persistence, it could be perceived in the handmade dulcimers he sold during his visit to the State Fair and wood he burned when oil was too expensive.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 6 Issue 4, July/Aug 1978, p48-49

Subject(s):

Appalachian Region; Appalachian Region, Southern--Social life and customs--20th century; Dulcimer; Banner Elk--Description and travel; Boone--Description and travel