LibGuides: Appalachian Resources: Online Resources

Databases

Appalachian studies takes many directions and can be found in many different databases. Below are a few general databases to start your research; from here, we suggest you choose from the many available subject specific databases. Try using Appalachi* (by replacing the last letter(s) with the *asterisk symbol, you are actually searching for Appalachian as well as Appalachia) as one of your search terms to focus your searching.

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General Web Sites

Appalachian Studies Association
The Appalachian Studies Association was formed in 1977 by a group of scholars, teachers, and regional activists who believed that shared community has been and will continue to be important to those writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia.
Archives of Appalachia
The Archives of Appalachia is a keeper of memories—the written words, images and sounds that document life in Appalachia. Our collections span from the 1700s to the present and offer insights into the past from the perspectives of people from all walks
Center for Appalachian Studies and Services
East Tennessee State University's Center for Appalachian Studies and Services
documents and showcases Appalachia's past, celebrates its cultural heritage, and promotes an understanding of the influences that shape its identity. Based at East Tennessee State University, the Center fosters educational, scholarly, artistic, and public service opportunities that address the needs and interests of the Appalachian region.
Digital Library of Appalachia
The Digital Library of Appalachia seeks to provide online access to archival and historical materials related to the culture of the southern and central Appalachian region. The thirty-three member libraries, archives, and museums associated with the Appa
Foxfire
Foxfire is a not-for-profit, educational and literary organization based in Rabun County, Georgia. Founded in 1966, Foxfire’s learner-centered, community-based educational approach is advocated through both a regional demonstration site grounded in the

Art, Music & Dance

Looking at Appalachia
In an attempt to explore the diversity of Appalachia and establish a visual counter point, this project will look at Appalachia fifty years after the declaration of the War on Poverty. Drawing from a diverse population of photographers within the region, this new crowdsourced image archive will serve as a reference that is defined by its people as opposed to political legislation. (http://lookingatappalachia.org/overview)
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG)
The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG) is an organization of artisans and craftsmen from several states, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina, brought together to promote the business and professional development of its member artists.
Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina
This website is your guide to finding great musical & dancing experiences in the mountains and foothills of North Carolina.

You can find many video examples of Appalachian Dancing on You Tube just search Appalachian Dancing, step dancing, clogging etc.

A Short History of Appalachian Traditional Music - Musical Traditions
ALLMusic - Folk » Traditional Folk » Appalachian
Find Appalachian Albums, Artists and Songs, and Hand-Picked Top Appalachian Music on AllMusic.
NC Arboretum - Discovering the Roots of Appalachian Music