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In the afternoon I go home on the Jitney. Almost all the passengers are light girls. They delight in going with the jitney-man. In my home I find Mrs. Greene a very sick woman . It is not often that she finds it necessary to take her bed. All the others are in good condition. Nov. 9.-- This is one day that we have remain[ed] at home. I have the doctor to come and see Mrs. Greene. I find it necessary for her to have some treatment. It is a rare thing that we miss church service. In the morning we have some time to read and rest. In the afternoon we have too many visitors for rest and reading. Sometimes I think it would be a good thing for us if people would stay away. We have a certain old crowd all the time. Nov. 10.-- The good weather is a thing of the past. Signs tell us that winter is near at hand. The heavy overcast, the chilly wind, and the pierceing [sic] mist tell us that bad weather is on the border. I remain at home until noon. I read some, work a little and enjoy a quiet hour. I love to remain 940 �A J Greene Diaries at home until noon. I long to have a good hour at home. At noon I start to Boone. I have four rides and five walks. I am not long in going. I do not remain long in the town. I soon go to my room for study. I love t get even in my work. I have so many papers to read. I am not able to give them all the attention that they ought to have. Nov. 11.-- This morning the fog is dense and it appears that bad weather is at hand. By noon it is one of the finest days that we have had in a long time. The weather may be good for a long time. Today I have been busy. There has not been an idle moment. I finished reading the New Testament the fourth time since July. I try to read some every day. I get even with my paper work. At chapel we have a program. Prof. Wilson makes a talk. At times he is a little spicy. We have some music. The male quartette [sic] delights us much. All will listen to music. Nov. 12.-- At chapel today a man from Winston-Salem gave a reading. He declaims as it was done in the old school. We are sure that it is an effective way of teaching English. The weather has never been finer. We think that each day will be the last. Grim winter will be upon us one of these days. I am in the Library one period. I am sure that I should like this work. It is an interesting place for a lover of books. In the afternoon Mr. Rupe and I drive to my home. We find that Mrs. Greene is much better. We have a pleasant hour. Just after dark we return to Boone and do some work. Nov.13.-- Examinations are on hand. This is a hard time for a teacher. We read papers until we are almost exhausted. We believe in short papers. The best thing that I can see in this part of school work is that it gives an opportunity for a good review. One serious thought comes to me. Our home life is loose. Small boys and girls wish to have their way. Some parents are so weak and careless that they do not offer restraint. What is to be the result? I fear to think about the consequences. Modem conditions are such that it is difficult to hold the home together. Perhaps we can stem the tide. Nov. 14.-- The day is gloomy. This morning there is a dense fog. At times during the day mist has fallen . In the west dark wintery clouds hang low. Winter is likely to be upon us at any hour. The heavy air has been depressing. A time like this is hard on a man who has to work with a crowd of young people. Conditions make life miserable. The examinations are concluded. It has been a long hard pull for us. In the main I have come through it as easily as any. There is no class of work that is so trying on a teacher as reading examination papers. Nov.15.-- This is a gloomy day. The fog is dense. There is some rain. A stiff breeze is blowing. From all appearances we may expect winter at any time. This is a hard day in the school room. These damp days have a bad affect [sic]. The denseness of the atmosphere has a depressing affect upon teachers and pupils. It does not take much to disturb 941 �a man. In the afternoon I start for home. I do not find any way to ride, so I start home walking. It looks as if I am in for a long hard tramp. Just after I leave town Carl Henson picks me up and carries me to Adams. Here I get with Ralph Bingham and go in home. This is the best part of any journey. A good fire and a cozy comer greets me. Nov. 16.-- Today is cool. On the mountain there is frost on the timber. The wind howls. This reminds us that winter is corning. At Sunday School we have a good crowd. I am somewhat encouraged with our people. There may be a better day for us. In the afternoon I go to Mabel. First I visit my father. I spend some time with him. He seems to have many visitors. From here I go to my old home. I spend the night here. It seems a little like home. There are many associations connected with the place. Nov. 17.-- This morning I am out early. In fact we are out much earlier that [sic] we figured on. I go to Mabel and catch the mail for home. I must confess that I love my home better than I thought. I remain at home until noon. I start to Boone walking, but Carter Farthing takes me in his truck and carries me to Boone. Court is in session. Judge Harding, of Charlotte, is presiding. This is for the trial of civil actions. It has been a long time since we have had a court of this kind. My next stop is at the Baptist Church. Rev . W . R. Bradshaw, of Hickory, makes an address. He talks on the 1925 program of the Baptist[s]. After corning to the Hall I move from room 31 to room 25 . I am delighted with my new quarters. A man usually likes a new change. Nov. 18.-- The first snow of the season greets us this morning. It is a light skiff. This is a reminder that more is corning. I must confess that I have felt well today. For a long time I have not enjoyed life so much. During the night I rested well. Sleep puts us in a conditio for work. At chapel we have Dr. A. W. Dula, of Lenoir. He lectures on the eye. I suppose that this is one of his ways of advertising. In fact he says some interesting things . In the afternoon I hand in my report for the quarter. This is a hard job. It is the hardest thing that I have to do. Nov. 19.-- The weather is ideal for winter. It is cool, but the sun shines. In many respects we have never had more delightful days. In school it has been a little hard on me. Things have not gone so smoothly as I wish. We have a few students who do not have any ambition to work. I work all the afternoon. I take a part of the time to read papers. A man must keep on the heels of many student[ s] , or there will be no work done. The most of people work under compulsion. We do not work from the love of it. 942 �A J Greene Diaries Nov. 20.-- This is one of the finest days that we have had this autumn . It is the opinion of many that it has been a long time since we have had such fine weather in the autumn. To-day has been warn [sic]. The sun has shone all day. In reality it is a glorious time to live. We have had a fine day in school. There are many students who are trying to do some fine work. This makes school work worth while. Among the many good ones we find a few who are sorry and useless. The greatest thing for me is the study of Social Problems. The origin and development of the family captivates my attention. There is no doubt but what the family life holds the key to the situation in all modem problems. Laxness here is felt all along the line. Nov. 21.-- The bout of good weather is a thing of the past. The rain pours in abundance. The dry weather is over. For the next six months it will be cling to overshoes and wraps. Today has been a busy one for me. I work from early dawn until a late hour at night. It seems that I have never had so much to do. The social problems in our county is something that concerns us much. One of the most serious is the laxness in our homes. Children of tender age are allowed to go when they please and where they please. Another problem is the sale and drinking of intoxicants. The drink evil has too many friends . Still another serious question is the limitation of amusements. It seems that many of our people are mad over trivial amusements. All these and others are a menance 128 to our social welfare and religious culture. Nov. 22.-- The second snow of the season came today. There was not enough to cover the ground. Also, there was some sleet and some rain . The wind is rather strong. . In school we have much to do. At the end of a week both the teachers and the students are tired. We have so many students who do not take their work seriously. In the afternoon I start for home. I do not get farther than town until I catch a way to ride. At three o'clock I am at home. After a rest I go to see Paul Bingham, who is suffering from a shock in a car wreck. Nov. 23.-- I have many things on hand. In fact Sunday is my busy day. First I visit a neighbor. Upon my return I prepare for Sunday School. We have a good number present. From here I go home. I work until it is time to return to the church. I practice some of the children for a program that we are to render on the Fifth Sunday. By night I am tired enough to rest. I am giving all my time for others. I do not get time to visit the neighbors. Nov. 24.-- Today we have had many kinds of weather. There is a dark overcast during the morning; in the afternoon it is clear and cool. I arrive in Boone early. I spend some time in town. I see many things that amuse and interest 128 Menace? 943 �me. I come to my room and commence work. I have many things that need my attention. In the afternoon I visit Mr. Ward's and Mrs. Cook's. I have a pleasant time. I return to my boarding place for supper., and then I am in my room for study. Nov. 25.-- This is real winter. It is the coldest day that we have had this season. The truth of the matter is that we enjoy our winter wraps. In some of our rooms we do not have any too much heat. I have been a very busy man. The classes have done some very good work. The most annoying thing that we have to contend with is students coming in late. At night I make out the county examinations. This is a job that ought to be done with the greatest care. It seems that I have more than I can do. Nov. 26.-- The day is cool. We do not look for much more good weather. Winter is likely to close in any time. I do my work in school. It goes on well. I find so many things to do. There is no time for me to rest. In the afternoon I go home for Thanksgiving. We have just one day off. I start home walking. Thos. Hopkins, of Newland, gives me a ride in his car. At night Mrs. Greene and I visit Mrs. John Dugger, a sick lady. We remain with her for more than one hour. Nov. 27.-- This is a day full of activity. The first job that I have is drilling the children on some pieces for next Sunday. We have a fine time at home. Mrs. Alice Cook, Annie Cook, and Arthur Rupe come from Boone and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn , of Sugar Grove. We have a fine time. Mrs. Greene has a good dinner. Late in the day I start for Boone. I walk a part of the way. I arrive at my room just a little after dark. Mr. Howell ande I have a pleasant hour. In due time I am in the bed for rest. Nov. 28.-- This is a fine day. I long for it to remain this way. We think every day that winter will soon be on hand. Our work in our classes has been all right. We have enjoyed it real well. In the afternoon I grad[ e] papers for more than two hours. This is the hardest job that a teacher has. At night I work. A job is always waiting for me. In enjoy reading some in good papers and books. Nov. 29.-- The weather is cold today. The wind is stiff. The howling winds of winter are upon us. After the work of the day I start for home. I stop in town. I start home walking. I do not go far until I catch a truck and it is not long before I am at home. At night the children come and we practice for our program at the church on Sunday. This is the kind of work that we love to do. Really it is the most encouraging. The young folks are the ones to 944 �A J Greene Diaries train. Note: Dec. 1 and Nov. 30 are reversed in Greene's journal. Nov. 30.-- This is a day long to be remembered. The air is cutting. The dust flies. It is real winter. At Willowdale Baptist Church we have a Thanksgiving program. The program is rendered by the children. They did well. M. J. Willians [sic] delivers a short address. On every hand we hear the remark that the children did well. In the afternoon we visit some. Uncle John Smith has a little cold. He still knows how to become blue. Late in the day we visit J. H. Brinkley. He is enjoying a new house. In the whole this has been a fine day. Much pleasure has come my way. I can see that there is much good in life. DECEMBER Dec. 1.-- The sun shines today, but there is a heavy breeze. In fact it has been too cold for a man to travel much. I come to Boone. I take the oath as Justice of the Peace. The new county officers are sworn in. It is a big day for some. L. M. Farthing is the new sheriff. He is the second Democrat that has been · elected in thirty years. In the afternoon I come to my room and try to work some. The heat is not heavy enough. I soon have to go for my supper. At night we put in much time in studying. Dec. 2.-- This is a real cold day. The wind has been something fierce. In school many of the rooms have been cold. We have so many folks who are always wanting to complain or shirk. At night I attend a musical at the new theater. It is given by a trio from Chicago. The program has great variety. A program of this kind is restful to a man who has to work all the time. A man can not do his best without some rest. Dec. 3.-- When I awake, the train is going out. This is the latest that I have slept for many years. I wish that I could sleep more. The weather is fierce, although it is much calmer than it was yesterday. It seems that winter is upon us. At chapel we have the Rev. Mr. Wooseley, of the Methodist Church. He makes some timely remarks. At night I prepare a lesson on Social Problems. This a subject that I am much interested in. Dec. 4.-- The weather is much warmer. We may look for some rain soon. In school we have made a good honest effort. We have so many people who do not care a snap 945 �whether they learn any thing or not. The school has three distinguish[ ed] visitors--Dr. Hillman, Dr. Alexander and Dr. Hunter. They come to see our school. I put in some time in studying conditins. There is no field in which I am more enthused about. Dec. 5.-- This morning we had rain, and it continued to pour until afternoon. The sky is seen and it looks as if we might have some fair weather. At chapel we have Dr. Hunter, President of Cullowhee Normal. 129 He addresses the student body. In the afternoon Dr. Alexander, of Columbia University, delivers an address. He talks to the student body about our bad teaching. It is one of the most thoughtful addresses that we have heard in a long time. At night we have a basketball game with Crossnore. It is one of the most interesting games that we have had in· a long time. The game goes to the visitors 28 and 26. The spirit of the game is good. Dec. 6.-- The day gives us a great variety of weather. This morning it is clear, just afternoon it is cloudy, and at night there is much rain. After doing my work in the schoolroom, I try a law suit in town. The case is continued until Monday. I catch a car and am soon at home. At night we have a box supper at Cove Creek High School. The weather is so bad that the crowd is small, but the crowd is lively and the supper is a great success. The fun continues until late at night. Dec. 7.-- I attend Sunday School at Willowdale. We have a good crowd present. We have some interest in this kind of work. Just afternoon I walk to Dr. W. 0 . Bingham's. I spend several hours with him. It is interesting to see the shop of a doctor. It is a great science. Upon my return I stop at Attorney John H. Bingham's. We have a pleasant hour with him. It is late when I arrive home. It seems that I have had no time to study and rest on this trip. Dec. 8.-- This is one of the worst days that we have had in a long time. The rain has fallen all day. At times it comes in torrents. Several times during the day there was electric storms. The old people say that this is the sign of cold weather. I have been engaged in the law. I have had the honor of having two cases. Just afternoon I have my eyes examined by Dr. English, of Johnson City. He gives me every test that a man needs. When he finishes with me, I am almost blind. During the afternoon I visit Mrs. Cook's. I have a pleasant hour with her. It seems that I have returned home. I stayed here for more than two years. I certainly feel that I am among those that I 129 Now Western Carolina University. 946 �A J Greene Diaries know. Dec. 9.-- The weather is much cooler. A man feels best in his winter clothes. Thus far I have been wearing summer clothes. Today I have not done much book work. My eyes have not been in shape for reading. I have put in much time in talking and lecturing to my classes. At night I rest a short time and then I go to bed. At a close distance I am not able to do work. I can read a few lines at once. Dec. 10.-- The weather remains cool. It is the kind of weather for vigorous thinking. At this time of year we do the best work when it is cool. In school we get on well. We are able to read and we do several things. We read the paper, continue our Bible reading and write some letters. At night we follow our work as usual. We have a fine supper of fried parsnips, but that has no ill effect on us. After all it is a fine day. Dec. 11.-- This is one of the finest days that I have had in a long time. During the night I rest well. I have felt my best all day. The world is a good place in which to live. The people are good. In fact I do no[t] see much wrong. The biggest job that we have is putting deportment on the report. This is a matter of form. Perhaps it is worth something for a student to be checked occasionally. Doubtless we grade in a careless way. Dec. 12.-- This is a day full of work. It seems that every minute is full. I have no time to rest. Some one or some duty calls for each moment. In the Gymnasium at night there is a game of basket ball between A. T. S. And Cove Creek. It is one of the most exciting as well as the fastest that we have seen this season. The score stood 22 to 15 in favor of the home team. The game gave room for much laughter. Dec. 13.-- This is a day of high wind. It is cutting. The chill goes through and through. In many [places?] the dust is fierce. Our work in school goes well. It is pleasant all the time. Some of the students do not work, but it is a congenial crowd to deal with. In the afternoon I start for home. I do not leave town before I catch a ride. It is not long until I am at home. By some means I do not feel as well as a man ought. Dec. 14.-- This is another cold day. The sun shines, but the frost flies. The wind is something dreadful. It is a very disagreeable time to be out. At Sunday School we have a good crowd. Not all of our people have lost interest in the best things of life. After Sunday School Elder G. W . Trivett preaches. After dinner I rest a short time and then I start for Boone. I arrive in a short time. I indulge in 947 �reading and preparing for tomorrow. · Dec. 15.-- We are having school today in order that we may close Friday for the holidays. The first event of the day is the janitor does not know about the great event and we do not have any heat. We find, in the second place, that the student body ~sin good shape for a pleasant day. The day is much warmer. In fact the weather has not been finer in a long time. I enjoy the gentle rays and the cool, healthful breezes. Dec. 16.-- The weather is a little bad. There has been a little rain. The air is cutting. A damp time is oppressive. This is a hard day on me. I have not felt well. A man cannot do good work unless he is felling [sic] his best. Today I have been reading an oration by Burke. He is one of the best that I have ever read. His argument is a fine specimen of eloquence. His great endeavor is to convince his associates that he is right. Dec. 17.-- The weather continues cold. It is ideal weather for health and enjoyment of life. It is a fact that no one has any complaint to make about the weather this autumn. In the school room we have had some hard work. It is difficult to get students to work this near Christmas. By some means we fill up on enthusiasm and we let our work hang lightly on our shoulders. In fact very few have appetites for work. Dec. 18.-- Great and stirring events come our way. Some of our boys have the spirit of the season and enjoy noise very much. We have enough today to last the remainder of the year. The event of the day is a game of basketball between our girls and the girls from the Crossnore School. The game is well-contested, but the visitors are a little strong for our team. During the game we have enough noise to last a whole year. Dec. 19.-- This is a hard day for all of us. We close with examinations. I conduct five. It is difficult to hold students in line at this season. So many of the students want to go horne. There are all kinds of demands made on a man. In the afternoon I start for horne. I walk almost three miles, before I catch a car for horne. I must confess that I was a little tired. How good it does seem that I am to have a rest. I have so many things planned that I may not rest much after all. Dec. 20.-- Our work today is light. We do not plan any thing elaborate. During the day we make two trips to the store. It has been a long time since we spent much time at the store. I like to make this trip occasionally in order to hear the community gossip. It is a wonderful place to hear all the trash of the countryside. The weather has been fierce. It has been almost too cold for any one to be out. The wind has been terrible. 948 �A J Greene Diaries Dec. 21.-- The first job that I have on hand is building fires in the church so that we may have Sunday School. This is no easy job. I must state that we have comfortable room when it is time for school. How much our people do enjoy a good comfortable place to hold our school! In the afternoon I am at home. By some means I am not able to rest as I ought. There are so many things to disturb a man from real rest and work. Dec. 22.-- This ought to be called cold Monday. It has been close to zero all day. I go out to Boone on business. It is so cold that I do not remain long. The wind is sweeping the streets. I attend to affairs and return with the mail. I am glad to return home. In the afternoon I look at some land. I love to travel over the hills and look at real estate. There is a joy in being alone. Dec. 23.-- There is great variation in the weather. It is cold enough to snow, there is some sleet, a little rain and some sunshine. With the boys we have some wood hauled. It does not take long for me to work all that I can stand. I regret that I am not able to stand work. I do not have wind enough to endure for only a short time. In the afternoon I remain in. I put some wood in the house. Dec. 24.-- We have stirring times today. Many are preparing for Christmas. We think that we must do great things at this season of the year. All our spending must be compassed within a few days. Late in the day I go to Sherwood's store. It is a good trip. I am tired enough to rest when I return. At night we have a large crowd in our home. We have a jolly time. Santa Claus and his wife comes to see us. Dec. 25.-- This is Christmas Day. It is a great time for the young folks . In fact many of the older ones enjoy it. Mrs. Greene and I are invited to the home of J. J. Glenn's for dinner. We go early and return about the middle of the afternoon. We have a splendid time and a good dinner. At home we have several young people. I am too tired to enjoy much. I have had too many things to eat. Dec. 26.-- I remain at home until almost noon. I ride in a car to Mabel with Mrs. Jenkins, of Bristol. From here I go to Walter Fletcher's for dinner. I do not stay long. I go to my place on the North Fork. I do some business. There is a sad feeling about the old ground. I wish that that I could get away from it never to return. There are so many sad things in our lives. Old memories come trooping back. Dec. 27.-- This morning I make an early start for home. I leave with the ideal of not returning for a long time. I catch the mail at Mabel, and in a short time I am at my home. After all the best 949 �of any trip is getting home. Mr. and Mrs W. M. Thomas and little daughter take dinner with us. We have a splendid time. Noah Church comes to see us on business. I do not get much time for study. I must talk wisely. Dec. 28.-- The first job that I have is making fires at the Church. We have every thing in good shape for Sunday School. We have a fine session. The number is good and the interest is intense. After Sunday School we go to John Dugger's for dinner. We have a great spread. A part of the afternoon is spent here. Upon our return home we try to read some, but we are in no condition for this. We just while away the time in an idle manner. Dec. 29.-- Today is full of activity. I go to Vilas early. I have a long wait for the Elk Park jitney. At a late hour it comes and I am on my journey. At noon we arrive at Grace Hospital at Banner Elk. We remain here for two hours. This is a desirable place for a sick person. I look over the buildings, grounds and town. I love to come in contact with new places and people. It is almost night when I start for home. It is after night when I arrive home. I am tired enough to rest. Dec. 30.-- This is a real bad day. It has rained the most of the time. We have every kind of weather at this season in this part of the country. A part of the day is spent in the bed. I am unable to sleep much. I am too nervous. I have been eating too many rich things. At night we have some fine music. All of us are musicians in the making. Some day we hope to do things on a grand and noble scale . . Dec. 31.-- Today I am at home until almost noon. It rains so hard that I am not able to do much on the outside. It seems that I am not able to get much rest. At noon I start to Mabel. I go to my old home on business. I do not remain long. I start home walking. I walk almost all the way. The rain pours. I am in much of it. Mr. Will Payne picks me up and gives me a short life. It is late when I return home. 950 �CHAPTER 20: 1925 JANUARY This year has been good to me. I have had many good things. The greatest regret that I have is that I have allowed little things to rob me of much in life. Qan.l.-- The New Year finds me at home. !remain here all the day. Misses Julie Parker and lstJ Velma Hodges visit us. I am delighted to see them. They are visiting in the community. At night we have a prayer meeting. Asa Greene is leader. A number of our people come out. This is the season of the near for forming New resolutions. By some means I am afraid to make one fear that I shall not be able to carry it to a conclusion. I am resolved that I am going to read more in the Bible than has been my custom. Jan. 2.-- I have a hard day before me. -1 read the examination papers for the county. I do this nearly all day. This is a job that I do not like. It is a hard matter to be just in every respect. There are so many angles from which to look at things. At night we have some company. In order to please them we make some music. We have two violins and a banjo. Perhaps there is no better music than that made on stringed instruments. Jan. 3.-- The weather is much better, It seems to me that the winter is going to be light. This has not been much snow. The cold has been dry. I make some trips. I go to the store with Mrs. Greene. It is almost noon when I return. In the afternoon I plant some trees. We are planning to have some shade at our home. Of course it will take some years to do it. At night I go to Mr. E . F. Sherwood's and hear the radio. This is the most wonderful thing that I have ever come in contact. Without wire we hear for more than a thousand miles. This invention will give us the latest in amusement. Jan. 4.-- This is a fine day. Perhaps we never have a finer one at this season of the year. At Sunday School we have a fine session. It seems that we have some interest in the better things of life. 951 �Mrs. Greene and I take dinner at Mr. Mast's. We have a splendid time. I have had too much to eat during the holidays. Some of our people go to the revival at Henson's Chapel. It has been running for two weeks. The interest is wide and intense. There are about one hundred seventy-five convertions [sic] and reclamations. Rev. R. A. Taylor is doing the preaching. ]an. 5.-- This morning is the time for me to leave my home and return to my work. I have not been able to rest much. There has been something for me to look after all the time. I come to Boone before noon. I have many things to do. I have my glasses fitted in the Hospital. People come freom all sides to be treated. I have many things to do in the town. In the afternoon I go to the school buildings and assist in the work. I soon come to my room and do some work. It seems that we are getting ready for business. Many of us are anxious to start and complete the year's work. ]an. 6.-- Today finds us at our old job. There are many new students. Almost all are on the job. There are a few who must drag along. After all I believe that we have more pleasure when we have much to do. An idle person never tastes the real good things of life. The busy folks do the work of the world. The more that I see of life, the more that I am convinced that there is merit in work. ]an. 7.-- This is a real fine winter day. The sun shines and the wind is stirring. After school I cross the ridge and buy some apples from Mr. Hayes. This trip gives me some good exercise. By night I am tired enough to rest well. After supper I go to Supt. Hagaman's on business. I find out some new things about the school business. Upon my return I do some work in my books. I have all that I can do. ]an. 8.-- This is a dark, damp day. There is some rain. The mud is something frightful. At chapel Prof. Williams makes a talk on his trip to Florida. Many items have an interest for us. At night I attend the Lyceum course. The program consists mostly of impersinations [sic]. By some means I do not think highly of this kind of entertainment. It seems to be exaggerated. ]an. 9.-- Today we have had some real winter. Early there is some sleet, but soon it turns to a snow. By noon the earth is wrapped in white. This is much more pleasant than so much mud. In the afternoon I go to town on business. I see that the small boys are having some fun riding on sleds. It seems that a boy can see no danger in his doings. ]an. 10.-- This is a gloomy day. This morning is difficult to go from place to place. There is a fog that hangs closely to the earth. The day is a little hard on me. By some means I become very tired at the close of a week. It is one steady grind. In the afternoon I go home. I arrive long before night. I read some before supper. At night we have a teachers ' meeting at John Dubbers. Rev. Dan Wheeler is with us. 952 �A J Greene Diaries Jan. 11.-- This is a day filled with activities. In fact it is one of the hardest days that I have had in a long time. The first thing that we have is Sunday School. At eleven o'clock I preach from the theme, "No Room". This is the first time that I have ever spoken in the new church. At three o'clock I lead in a prayer meeting. We make a brief study of the Eight great Covenants in the Bible. This is enjoyable work. Jan. 12.-- This is another day of activity. I have some business to transact. It seems that there is no rest for me. Roy Eggers, of Cincinnati, took dinner with me. There are many things for us to talk about. In the afternoon we go to Boone on business. We manage to see several parties. At night I do much work. It seems that I have more school work than I can do. I am pressed to the limit all the time. ]an. 13.-- There is a change in the weather today. The temperature falls rapidly. There is a brisk wind. The heat is at a low ebb and we suffer from cold. Sometimes we are inclined to boast. I have done much work. In truth I have not lost any time. All my waking hours have been in toil. I suppose that this is about the time that we can have. There is joy in work. Jan. 14.-- The day is a little cool. In fact it is one of the coldest days that we have had in a long time. The ground does not thaw much during the day. The news comes today that Dr. J. W . Jones, of this town is dead in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has practiced medicine in this town for more than twenty years. In many respects he was a very brilliant man. Jan. 15.-- In school this has been an easy day. I have been in good shape for work. More depends upon a man's physical condition how he gets along than any other one thing. In the afternoon I put in some time at the law business. I think that I am full to the brim. A man cannot afford to fool with the job for what there is in it. My time is worth more at something more valuable. Jan. 16.-- This is a real bad day. There has been some rain. The ground is real slick. It is difficult to go from one place to another. The weather is much warmer. In the afternoon I go to town for a lawsuit. We do not have any trial. This law business is getting on my nerves. It takes too much of my time. There is some one who always want to have some kind of a suit. ]an. 17.-- This is a damp and gloomy day. There has been some sleet on the ground. The fog has been low and heavy. In the afternoon I go to town and attend to some business. At a late hour I start for home. It is almost night when I arrive. 953 �The work of the day is concluded by having a meeting of the Sunday School teachers. We have a fine discussion of the lesson. There are a few who wish to succeed in our work. ]an. 18.-- This is another dreary day. The air has been oppressive. It seems that we have never had a more gloomy period of weather. At Sunday School we have a good crowd. It seems that only a few of us have the burden of day to bear. In the afternoon I climb the mountain. I do this in order to rest. I have a nervous spell. I long to be away from a crowd. In fact I cannot rest unless I am. ]an. 19.-- This is one of our worst days. There is a heavy sleet on hand. The fog is close to the earth and is freezing to the timber. I come from home to Boone. There is much difference in the temperature. I come to my room and work. I grade papers almost all day. At night we have a game of ball with the East Tennessee Normal. The visitors are too strong for our boys. The visitors have had superior training. ]an. 20.-- A heavy sleet covers the earth. It is a real dangerous time for a person to travel from one place to another. In school we have a good day. Our work goes on well. I do much hard work reading papers. I work at the job until almost night. In the evening the Literary Societies have their annual reception. This is a great day for some of them. The social hour delights all. It gives the keenest pleasures. ]an. 21.-- The sun is shining. What a beautiful sight when it shines upon the sleet that covers all the trees! Its description is left to the poet. By Noon the ice has melted and there is mud in abundance. In school we move along well. There are days that move smoothly. This is one of them. In the afternoon I go to town on business. I do not spend much time in the town. I have too many things to do. On every hand I find work to do. Jan. 22.-- The weather continues fine. The sun dries some of the mud. It is a tough time to go from one place to another. I have many papers to read. In order to do the best work I find that a man must keep on the track of student. It seems to be our nature to do only what we are compelled to do. On every hand duties are calling us. There is no time for rest. I have no time for idleness. It is push forward. ]an. 23.-- This is a fine day. During the night we had a terrific wind storm. Perhaps it has not blow[n] so hard in Boone in a long time. It ceases sometime during the day. I am having a hard time to keep my classes at work. Some of the individuals are very indolent. All they want is a good time. 954 �A J Greene Diaries At night the Klu Klux Klan [sic] bum a cross near the town. It is pretty. To many people it ts a mystery. ]an. 24.-- This is a great day. One of our greatest events is recorder [sic] today. The sun is in eclipse. It is total in the northern part of the United States. At Boone It is about four-fifths. All the students tried to get a good look at the great event. In the afternoon I go to my home. I find that all are coming on in good style. By some means I am not able to rest as I ought. There are so many things that claim my attention. ]an. 25.-- This is a fine winter day. In truth it is extra fine for this season. By some means we do not have much snow. There is no season for driving. At Sunday School we have a fine session. There seems a growing interest in our work. Our people love the best things. I do not think that we have gone to the bad and that there are no good people in the world. The best people do not go through a great wave of emotionalism. Jan. 26.-- This is the great day. The following gentlemen come from Boone in order to hunt rabbits: J. T. C. Wright, A. R. Smith, A. K. Moore, Worth Speas and Guss Peterson. We go below Sugar Grove. The result is ten races and four rabbits. In the afternoon the result is three rabbits and seven races. This has been a great day for some. Hunting is a cruel sport, but we have enough savage in us to enjoy. Late in the afternoon we start for Boone. I am tired enough to rest. By the time that I get to my room I am almost too tired to read. I realize that I must do just a little work. I manage to keep awake until nine o'clock. ]an. 27.-- This morning we have splendid weather. It looks as if we might have a few fine days. To our sorrow it is raining and threatens to get cold. At this season of the year we can never tell what a day will bring us. In school we have so many people that do have no ambition for progress in their work. In the afternoon I join a class in physical education. I soon realize how much that I need it. Just a little work makes me very tired. At night I spend some time in studying family problems. In many respects it is a gloomy time. Family life is not as intact as it ought to be. We need checking. ]an. 28.-- This is a great day at the chapel. Dr. McNairy, of the Caswell Training School, spoke on Heredity. This is one of the most thoughtful addresses that I have ever heard. He is trying to correct one of the weakest spots in our civilization. We hardly know how weak that we are. On every hand I see things for me to do. I see much that I must leave for the present. It is wonderful how things do multiply as age comes on us. ]an. 29.-- Today we have a variety of weather. This morning there is a light sleet. Soon it becomes heavier. On the timber it presents a wonderful spectacle. By night we have high winds and 955 �__________________........ a little snow. At chapel we have a Mr. Shaw. He represents the F. A. Owen Publishing Company. He presents his claims in a modest way. Today I take a lesson in physical education. A man feels good after taking it. Jan. 30.-- This is a cold day. There is not much thawing even in the sunshine. The air is raw and piercing. The most depressing work that I have to do is grading papers. I read almost one hundred in the afternoon. I must confess that it is the hardest work that I have to do. At night I study social problems. This is one among my delightful tasks. I think that we ought to know conditions as they are about us. We are blind to many things. Jan. 31.-- The day is fine. It seems that we are going to have some weather for farming. In school we have much to do. Duty is calling us on every hand. We have many interesting things. After all school work is more or less of a grind. In the afternoon I go home. I must confess that I am tir~d. A week of labor about does a man. At night we have a teachers' meeting. We discuss the prospects for the future. Our people look upon it lightly. FEBRUARY Feb. 1.-- This is a fine day. It seems that the spring of year is here. We are able to sit on the front porch and enjoy the sunshine. At Sunday School we have a fine time. There seems to be much interest in our work. I see no reason why we should not succeed. At night we hear Rev. G. W. Sebastian preach at our church. He is a great talker. In fact he is a great preacher. His subject is handled with skill. He is commencing a revival. Feb. 2.-- This is Groundhog day. He sees his shadow, therefore we are doomed for another period of bad weather. At least this is what the prophets of evil tell us. Before noon I come to Boone on the mail. We came very near having a serious wreck. I help get some electric fixtures for our Church. It seems that we need so many things. In the afternoon and at night I work on my books and lessons. I am busy all the day. I do not find time to rest. Feb. 3.-- This is a close day. The fog is dense. This is one of our real damp day[s]. On every hand it is depressing. The school adjourns to attend the funeral of little Kathl yn Hartzog. It is one of the most touching that I have attended in a long time. 956 �A J Greene Diaries In the afternoon I find many things waiting for me. I use all my time for study, except a short period for exercise. I find that I can do more when I engage in exercise. Feb. 4.-- This is a fine day for winter. It seems that spring of the year has come. In fact it is too good to remain so very long. We have done much work today. We took a little time for exercise. This enables me to do more and better work. The hardest task that I have is reading papers. It takes about two hours of my time. At night I work until a late hour. There is something for me to do all the time. Feb. 5.-- The weather continues almost ideal. In a few days the mud will be gone. How pleasant it is for the mud to be gone! Today has been one of pleasure for me. My classes have been a delight. On every hand pleasure has come my way. After supper I visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hartzog. Just recently they lost their only child. They are immersed in grief. Our hearts go out to them in their distress. It is hard to comfort them. Feb. 6.-- We must record another fine day. It seems that summer is near at hand. In a short time the buds will begin to swell. Our work has been interesting. We drive on the best that we can. My most delightful hour is reading in a Latin Testament. It makes a book vivid to read it in another language. At night I attend a basket ball game between the Freshmen and the Sophmores [sic]. To say the least it is a battle between giants. Many great deeds are done on both sides. The final outcome is 12 to 6 in favor of the Freshmen. Edwin Dougherty brought a hom. He did not fail to use it. A boy loves a noise beyond measure. Feb. 7.-- This is a fine day. In fact it is too good to last long. It is fine for this season of the year. We do not need to wear our wraps. In our school work we do well. Our classes seem to do good work. At times we find them a little weak. In the afternoon we go home. It does not take me long to make the trip. I am glad to get home. It is a long time until night. I have several things to do. At night I attend service at the Church. Rev. Mr. Sebastian is conducting a revival. There is a large crowd present. By the time that this is over, I am tired enough to rest. Uncle W. S. Farthing is with us. He is a welcome visitor with us. There is no better company to have in a home. Feb. 8.-- This is an active day for me. There is no time for rest. I am in Sunday School. We have a large number. There is much interest. From this we have the preaching service. By the time this is through I am tired enough to rest. I must look after company until it is time to return for night service. The crowd is immense. There are more than can be seated. I am glad when it closes. I am 957 �too tired to rest well. I wish that I could get away from the crowd. Feb. 9.-- This is a bad day. On every hand the bad weather greets us. It is rain, wind and fog. It seems that we are in for a bad time. I wonder what is in store for us. I come to Boone. I do some business and then I come to my room. I remain here all day. I try to do much work, but I am too nervous to do the best. By some means I pull through the day and work some at night. On every hand there is a job waiting for me. Feb.10.-- The weather is much better than I expected. It has been a warm day. This temperature will soon bring the fruit into danger. In the schoolroom we have come on well. Our classes have done some work. I love to meet my classes. I am hungry to help them. On every hand I find something to do. I do not have a minute to idle. At night I visit some of the boys in their rooms . I find many of them engaged in work. After all the boys are excellent. There are not many rough necks. Of course boys are full of mischief, but they are full of the best things of life. We must not forget that we were boys once. Feb. 11.-- There are many things for us to record. The first is the rain that was falling when I awoke. Just before no[o]n we have a severe hailstorm. The ground is covered. During the storm there is thunder and lightning. The clouds break away and it seems that we are going to have some pretty weather. By night another storm is on and soon we are having some snow. The wind is going at a terrific speed. The work of the day is over. On every hand there is work to do. We never get even. Something is calling to us all the time. Mr. Rupe and I go to my home. At night we attend service at Willowdale Baptist Church. This is the concluding service of the revival. Rev. Mr. Sebastian has "The Last 130 Day for a theme. Seventeen people united with the church. After the service we return to Boone. The wind is driving the snow at a terrific rate. We go to Mrs. Alice Cook's and spend the night. We are glad that the return trip has been made. Feb. 12.-- This is the roughest day of the season. There has been a terrible storm of wind with some snow. Because the weather has been so warm, it is a little pinching. The sun shines. This is a severe type of cold. It is a bad time to go from place to place. I am out early. I dress and come to my boarding place. After a good breakfast I go to my room to work. We have a very pleasant time. It is desirable to remain indoors. A man can take on more work than he can do. It seems that I can get no relief in any way. Tonight I am in my room striving to get even with my work. Feb. 13.-- The weather is so much better today. The wind has ceased; the sun shines; the day 958 �A J Greene Diaries is fine. There is one thing that we can look for; and, that is, bad weather. Examinations commence today. This is a trying time for us . There are many thing[s] to be looked into. On every ha[n]d I find some things that call for my attention. I do not get time to do much general reading. In the afternoon the cooking class gives the faculty a dinner. This is a very happy occasion. I believe that they call it a Valentine Party. We had much fun. In fact all who are present have a gay time. By some means we desire more occasions like this one. Feb. 14.-- The weather is much better today. The worst thing that we have is mud. On every hand we have plenty of that. The examinations are completed. This has been a long hard grind. I dread to have so many papers on hand at once. This is the toughest part of a student's as well as the teacher's life. In the afternoon I go home. I stop on the way and fix some legal papers. I certainly do enjoy coming home once in a while. Feb. 15.-- This is a bad day. The rain pours the greater part of the day. In fact it is too bad for many to travel. We have a good crowd at Sunday School. By some means our people are coming to the front. We are having some interesting work in our community. In the afternoon I visit some and read some. In fact it is one among the best Sundays that I have had in a long time. I have managed to rest some. Feb. 16.-- This is a busy day. I catch the mail and arrive in Boone before noon. I transact some business. I come to my room and work the entire afternoon. I have many papers on my hands. It is a difficult job to do all this paper work. There is at night a game of basket ball between First Year High School and First Year College. There seems to be much applause. It seems that we are giving too much attention to athletics and not enough to real work. Feb. 17.-- We have had several kinds of weather during the day. In the morning it is damp and foggy. Next we have some rain. By night it is clear and cooler. We start a new term of school. The interest is good. There are so many things for us to do. Some new things are coming up all the time. 0. V. Wooseley, a Sunday School man, of the Methodist Church, makes a fine address at chapel. In the afternoon I attend a meeting of the faculty. This is the first one that I have attended this year. By some means these meetings bring us into closer touch with things. At night we attend a Sunday school lecture at the Methodist Church. It was full of good common sense. To say the least it was a fine presentation of the subject of Sunday School. The best thing is the period of worship. We can make a botch of it, or we can use it for the highest good. 959 �Feb. 18.-- The weather is very fine. The sun shines. The air is cool enough to be pleasant. In fact it is an ideal winter day. There have been many things on hand. The most urgent matter is the reports. It seems that all have an incentive to finish the job at the earliest possible moment. We have been very careless in regard to being prompt in making reports. The most interesting thing that I have observed recently is the variations in a person' s moods in a single day. On every angle something new comes to us. During the first part of the day I am at peace with all the world. In the afternoon I am nervous and am not able to stand the jar. There is such a thing as a man working to the limit. A man's physical condition has much to do with his disposition. The sick man is not able to advance the world. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 52 [November 7, 1924 - February 18, 1925] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924-1925 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 47.8 MB 65 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_052_1924_1107_1925_0218 Description An account of the resource This is a diary kept by Andrew Jackson Greene from November 7, 1924 through February 18, 1925. He includes information about special visitors for chapel, such as Dr. Johnson from Elon College, as well as information about his daily activities. For example, Greene frequently recorded visits with Ralph Bingham, John Dugger, and many more. He also writes about his work at Appalachian Training School. He teaches sociology, and Latin. In addition to writing about his classes, he frequently writes about the school’s basketball games. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1920s Alice Cook Annie Cook Appalachian Training School Banner Elk basketball Boone Carter Farthing Cove Creek Dr. Hunter President of Cullowhee Normal Dr. J.W. Jones Dr. McNairy of the Caswell Training School Dr. W.O. Bingham Edwin Dougherty Elon College G.W. Trivett J.J. Glenn J.W. Brinkley John Bingham L.M. Farthing Latin Mabel Newland high school Paul Bingham R. Bradshaw Reverend W sociology Willowdale Baptist Church https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/6d6416be0c4961f04feb6efeae68bfb3.pdf 28498ca1004634c431816e2e7f171ee1 PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������� https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/fbb4a62637684f962f9cd3b3c9986bed.pdf 38a11ab66227a03fa28e262906b33e15 PDF Text Text Feb. 18.-- The weather is very fine. The sun shines. The air is cool enough to be pleasant. In fact it is an ideal winter day. There have been many things on hand. The most urgent matter is the reports. It seems that all have an incentive to finish the job at the earliest possible moment. We have been very careless in regard to being prompt in making reports. The most interesting thing that I have observed recently is the variations in a person' s moods in a single day. On every angle something new comes to us. During the first part of the day I am at peace with all the world. In the afternoon I am nervous and am not able to stand the jar. There is such a thing as a man working to the limit. A man's physical condition has much to do with his disposition. The sick man is not able to advance the world. Feb. 19.-- The day is fine. It is spring weather in the winter. The mud is going rapidly. On every hand glad surprises meets. The thought that winter is coming to an end pleases us. In the afternoon I make a study of unemployment. It is appalling how expensive it is. It is not only costly in dollars and cents, but it is very expensive as to morals. From every viewpoint it is destructive to the country. There is one thing that I am bent upon, and, that is, to become a great scholar. Each day I am sriving to get something that is good for me. I am trying to learn the things that will be good for my spiritual nature as well as my intellectual. Feb. 20.-- This is one of the best days that I have had in a long time. In body I have not had a pain. I have not felt so well in a long time. This is due to food and exercise. The thing that I have given thought today is the Negro Problem. It is one that we are not apt to approach with a free mind. We must not censured [sic] the man of color with too much severity. Do we know just why he can't avoid many of the things that he does? He come[s] from an ancestry that has been in drakness [sic] for ages. He does not have the background for the highest development. It will take time for him to develop. Feb. 21.-- Many things come our way. It is a day full of history for our school. We have a committee from the Legislature to visit us. There are four senators and two representi ves [sic] . They come at noon and have dinner with us . At two o'clock they address the student body in the Auditorium. They show their good sense by making their remarks brief. The student body gives them a hearty response. At night the Junior reception for the Seniors comes off. This is one among the most swelled affairs of the year. There is not any occasion that affords more excitement or give[s] a better oppportunity for display of dignity. Much work is put forth on these occasions. I question whether they are worth all the effort put forth. I escape all the above thrill and go to my home at Vilas. After a rest and a good supper I go to a play at the Cove Creek High School. The play is fine . I enjoy it immensely. The crowd is lively and full of good life. Such occasions as this are good for the community. 960 �A J Greene Diaries Feb. 22.-- This is a fine day. We never see any better weather than we are having. It is as good as we ever have in the spring and early summer. At Sunday School we have a fine crowd. Without doubt we have a very fine spirit. I see nothing to keep us from going onward and upward. We have an invitation to Uncle John Smith's for dinner. I must confess that I want another real soon. We had a real fine time. Uncle John is a little stubborn at times, but he has many fine qualities. Late in the day I engage in letter writing. At one time in life I enjoyed this real well, but I have allowed the press of duties to rob me of this pleasure. Feb. 23.-- At an early hour the rain commences to fall. Much of it falls during the day. Just at dark we have a thunder shower. Before noon I go to Clyde Mast's store and conduct a law suit. A young man is in court for dealing in liquor. It seems that it is hard for some people to refrain from committing crime. At noon I start to Boone walking. I do not go far until I catch a truck. It is not long before I am in Boone. I remain in town a short time. I come to my room. I have some work that needs doing. I never am even. The older that I get, the more I have on me. I suppose that a man would be in misery if he had nothing to demand his attention. The busy man is the happy man. Feb. 24.-- There has been a variety of weather. There has been some rain, some wind, and much fog. This is a kind that keeps us guessing what is going to come next. In school we have had many interesting things. In our history class we use much time in talking Geography. This is a fine basis for history. All of it has a beautiful geographical background. We have a fine faculty meeting. All are not present. Some forget and come late. I am sure that meetings of this kind are good for the teaching force. We can understand each other much better. Mr. Downum is real happy. Feb. 25.-- The weather is so fine that we can afford to write about it. Just a few day[s] like thgis one will bring forth the buds. The frogs are already making spring melody. One of these days they will look through ice windows. At chapel today Mr. Rankin talks on using time. The trouble with so many students is that they do not use their time to a good advantage. Many students do not make any serious effort to prepare their lessons. In the afternoon I take an examination on Education Sociology. This is one among the hardest subjects that I have ever tried. The reason for this is that I have had only a little preparation for this course. It is a new field, but it is exceedingly interesting. On every hand I meet with things to do. A teacher must develop some culture on the side. Some good book must be near for use. I want to use all my time for improvement. A man has no time to waste. I want to be in the harness all the time. Feb. 26.-- The day is rough. There is a high wind. The temperature falls. The frogs that have 961 �been singing are in winter quarters again. The weather has been so warm that a little cold wind almost pierces us through. This is a winter that has had very little snow. Last night and today I have been sick. I did not sleep much. I have been in a very nervous state. A man can get in a bad condition in a very short time. At this season of the year I am prone to have some sickness. This is one day in which I have not done much book work. I have done what I think is essential and let the remainder alone. Our work does not amount to much unless our bodies are in good condition. Feb. 27.-- The greatest event in school is a game of basketball and Davenport College. The visitrs won easily. The cause may be assigned to superior training. There is much psychology in playing ball. Success arouses our spirits, but defeat puts a gloom over us. On the sight of defeat we are depressed. I have come to the conclusion that games during study hours are too expensive. We have an element that does not want to work. Players expect to be put through whether they do any work or not. At noon I go to town. There is something new here all the time. New people are coming and going. New business is going up. In all Boone is a moving little town. Her streets are in a bad condition. Cars stall in the public square. There [is?] mud on every hand. Feb. 28.-- The day is fine. The air is some cooler. It seems that we are to have some winter late in the season. This has been one of our tough day[s]. I have hardly been able to do my work. It seems that I must be troubled on every hand. All the day I am in distress. In the afternoon I go home. I am not long on the way. I love to catch a car on the way. Mrs. Greene and I go to the store. We do not do much trading. We want the trip more than any thing else. By night I am tired enough to rest. I am too restless to get much done. I try to rest the best that I can. By some means I am in bad condition. MARCH Mar. 1.-- Today we have several kinds of weather. A man can never tell about March. There is likely to be several changes in one day. After studying the lesson I go to Sunday School. We have a good crowd present. It is a pleasure for us to work when we realize how well we are getting on. I think that we are moving on in good style. In the afternoon I go to J. J. Mast's and spend a part ofthe afternoon. We have much fun. There are a number of subjects up for discussion. Some are serious; others are light. On every hand pleasure comes to us. 962 �A ] Greene Diaries Mar. 2.-- This is a great event for me. I pass my forty-second year. I am not able to say how fast the time does go. In just a few days and another year has passed. Time does fly with the busy man. The Lord has been good to me. All the year His blessings have been upon me. For all this I have not showed the gratitude that I am due. For the next year I have one resolution that I want to carry out. Here it is: I want to be more spiritual rnind[ed]. Unto this I may add that I want to read more good books and to study the Word. Today we have had some snow. It has been light. The wind sifted it in the air and drove it from place to place. I think that it has been one of the roughest days that we have had this winter. I come to Boone on the mail. I visit an educational meeting at the court house. There seemed to be many people interested in the consolidation movement, but the most of them are against a forward step. In the afternoon I come to my room and work. I have several jobs on hand. I drive away until a late hour at night. I find much pleasure in searching for new things to think about. Mar. 3.-- I have had a splendid day in school. There seems to be a spirit of work among some of the students. We live in hope of getting rid of some of the rubbish, but I suppose that we shall always have it with us. The finest thing that I have read today is extracts from the writings of Benjamin Franklin. By some means I believe that he is the most practical of the writers. He endeavors to be practical on all subjects. The one thing that I have studied is the causes of poverty. Why is it that some men have too much and others not enough? By nature some men are not able to cope with the situation. On the one hand it is poverty; on the other it is luxury. Some men have the ability to bring things together. Mar. 4.-- It seems that we have had unusual March weather. This morning the sun shines. It appears that good weather has come to stay. By night we have the deepest snow of the season. It is one of these warm snows. The trees and buildings are wrapped in it. The earth has a splendid blanket. Today I have been in the best fix for work that I have in a: long time. I can move along smoothly and without any friction. I feel like working. There are many fine things that occur in a school. At chapel we have some singing by six young ladies. All of us love for a program of this kind to be given. We have to hear so many dry speeches. It is awful to be dignified on all occasions. A man needs to relax at times. Every day at noon I make a trip to town for my mail. All of us are fools about our mail. We are not satisfied unless the postmaster chums the bottom of the box for us. If I wanted to have trouble, I should interfear [sic] with the mail of some one. Mar. 5.-- This is one of the whitest days of the season. Some of the snow has melted. It is too late in the season for it to be on the ground long. By some means the lessons are poor. Some of our folks attend a game and do not make any preparation on the assignments. This is the hardest work that any man ever engaged in. 963 �After school there is a meeting of the faculty. Meetings of this kind are good from several viewpoints. The teachers know the general policy of the administration. The general policy of the school must be known before the teachers can act. Mar. 6.-- The weather is much better. The snow is all gone. The wind is chasing the mud. In reality it is real March. It will be so pleasant for the mud to go. In the school there is being installed a radio. This is a wonderful age in which to life. There is something new all the time. A man must be amaze[ d] it makes no difference what may happen. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Hahn, of the town, give a dinner to the teachers of their children. This is one among the best dinners that I have had in a long time. The dinner is one of the best that can be cooked; the social hour is great. This is one of the pleasant spots in life. It delights me to know that there are so many good people in the world. Often I fear that our good people will not reproduce themselves. Doubtless I am too prone to look upon the gloomy side of life. We do not possess all the virtues. Mar. 7.-- The day is fine. Better weather could not be desired. It is so pleasant that we do not need fire. In school we meet all our classes. I do my best to meet all duties that are imposed upon me. I love to pull my part of the load. In the afternoon I go to the courthouse for a law suit. The parties are not ready and it has to be set for another day. I go home. It takes only a few minutes to make the trip. I rest a short time, and then I go to the store. I have a pleasant hour at this pace. At night Mrs. Greene and I visit Uncle John Smith. We have a splendid time. Mar. 8.-- I do some reading. I review the Sunday School lesson on Sunday morning. A man loves to be in good condition for the class. We have a fine school. Many people are coming to it. In the afternoon I visit in the home of Mr. Mast's. We have a fine time. The best way for me to rest is to talk with a few friends. I am not able to relax in a large crowd. The noise and the jar are too great for me. This is one day that I have not read very much. A man needs to refrain from reading at times. Mar. 9.-- At an early hour I am on my way to Boone. I am anxious to get to my work. I stop in town long enough to attend to some business. From town I come to my room. I soon dive into paper work. I use the greater part of the day at this work. It takes all the nerve that I have to keep at this work. At night I attend a reception given in the Gymnasium by the Societies. The program is fine, but the eats are better. This is one of the best things that I have attended in a long time. From this I go to the Auditorium in order to hear a radio concert. I must confess that I am disappointed. At a late hour we are in the bed. I must confess that I do not enjoy late hours. 964 �A J Greene Diaries Mar.10.-- It seems that summer is at hand. The frogs and the birds ard singing. On every hand the signs point to spring. Even the boys and the girls have joy in their bones. After the shut-in of winter, we enjoy the balmy air. In our classes we have much pleasure. We enjoy working with a crowd that tries to do things. After school we work at making out some grades. This is a job that is unpleasant. On every hand we do not meet with pleasant jobs. A man may do the best that we can, and then some one will say unkind things about him. Mar. 11.-- The usual round of school work comes our way. We always have more than we can do. I suppose that the busy man is the happy man. At noon I go to town for my mail. I make this trip each day. I need the exercise, and it is a time that I do not loose [sic] any from my work. In the afternoon Prof. Smith and I go to my home. This is a good trip to rest. We remain until after supper. I certainly do enjoy greens. This is the first of the season. It seems that I do not have the pleasure of staying at home all the time. I must remain away from my family. By the time that we return to Boone it is almost night. I plunge into my work. Before I am aware of it, it is time to retire for the night. Mar. 12.-- This is not an exciting day with me. It comes on smoothly. A man loves to have something to arouse him, but the usual routine comes to us. I am trying to do something that will improve my usefulness in the world. I am doing a course of reading in Literature. It is a course for every day of the year. In addition to this I am trying to carry a University course in Social Affairs. I am busy all the day and far into the night. I get much joy out of my study. Mar. 13.-- Many of our teachers are out sick. There has been some one sick for a long time. The most of them have some form of cold. In the afternoon we get the reports ready to send out. The 131 is one of the hardest jobs that a teacher has to contend with. It consumes all of his time and he seems to be doing but little. The finest days that any one ever sees in the month of March. It seems that summer has come to stay. We fear that all the fruit will be killed. We must expect some cold waves in the near future. We shall be disappointed if they do not come. Mar.14.-- There is some new history in the school today. We run with almost half of the faculty absent. A part of the members go away for the week-end, the others are on the sick list. Sometime we think that certain men must be present, but we can go with any one away. Just after noon I go to town. I soon find a way home. It does not take long to get home in a car. I find that Ralph has a well-developed case of the mumps. This is a disease that I fear much. About 131 This? 965 �fifteen years ago I had a severe attack. I have not been so well since. It is a disease that requres careful attention. Mar. 15.-- The weather is much cooler. The fire feels good. For the past few days it has been too warm for the time of year. At Sunday School the Juniors give a program. We are having a good lively time. Many of our people are interested in the better things of life. I take dinner with Hill Trivett. We have a pleasant time. It is fine for neighbors to visit each other. In the afternoon I visit the home of W. H. Brown. We exchange wisdom. It is to be regretted that the whole community could not hear the choice sayings of the sages. Alas, it is the common fate of the race. Many good things go to waste. Mar. 16.-- I read for some time and then I start for Boone. I do not go far until I catch a truck. It is a cold ride into Boone. I manage to rid myself of one burden. I resign as Justice of the Peace. There are so many little sorry cases to be hear[ d]. I do not have the time to give the office. In the afternoon I remain in my room and work. It seems that I am not able to get even with the things that I have on hand. My work is pressing me. Late in the day we have some rain. This will put down the dust. We may look for a cold wave. Mar. 17.-- During the morning there is the appearance of rain, but in the afternoon there is fine weather. In school there is a scacity [sic] ofteachers. Some of the teaches are sick and others are absent. There are not enough to meet all the classes. At the chapel Rev. Mr. Smith of Arkansas leads in the devotional. He is a Baptist of the Landmark variety. His conduct on the platform is admirable. At night I work on a lesson on crime. This is one of the big subjects of the day. The progress of our civilization is measured to a great extent by how we treat our criminal class. Mar. 18.-- There is much weather today. We have summer, spring, autumn and threatened winter. It appears that we are having an early spring. Vegetation is coming rapidly. By some means I have been in distress. There are many things to cause the human heart to ache. It is the common lot of the race to see much trouble. At times there is a mixture of joy in it. On every hand we see the race going to ruin. Evidences of misery are near us. Perhaps we bring all our troubles upon ourselves. We are too easy to show the white feather. Mar. 19.-- During the past night we had a thunder storm. There is some rain. This tells us that summer is coming. In a few more days the flowers will be blooming. Today we have done much reading. In fact we commence before day. I try to read some in my Bible each day. This year I am reading it from cover to cover. A man must make it a part of himself. 966 �A J Greene Diaries I, also, am giving a little time each day to some good Literature. If a man does well in life, he must study his job. A person must be a student alllthe time. The idle fellow never gets any where. Mar. 20.-- At breakfast the lady had failed to put any soda in her bread. Thhe truth of the matter is that the biscuits have a sad look. The good woman takes her ill-luck seriously, and this gives us this gives us the comic side of it. As all good women are prone to do, she soon has some better bread on the table for us. In school the day has been a little hard on me. There have been several things to vex me. We have a number of boys who never look at their lessons. They expect to go on with their lessons and make the course. Doubtless they will be disappointed. Mar. 21.-- This is a fine day. The good weather continues to march on. In all time we have never seen so much good weather in March. I do my school work and then I start for home. I do not get far from town until I get a ride. Long before night I am home. I am almost too tired to rest. A week in the schoolroom almost puts me out of business. I have some papers to read, but I am not in a condition to do that. I want to ramble. I am not content to work quietly. I want to be on the go. In the run of a day we are into many things. We can hardlky tell what an hour may bring forth. Mar. 22.-- I have had a great time tiday. This morning I go to Mabel. I visit my father a short time. I attend Sunday School at Union. The school is not large. It does not seem like the Union of old. I spent some of my happiest days at this place. I have a fine dinner at W. M. Thomas'. We have some good company. A part of the afternoon is spent in lively conversation. Upon my return home I find the folks looking for me. I put in my time reading and having the best time of my life. On every hand I have no scorn for life. Mar. 23.-- I am on my way to court at an early hour. I am there long before the hour for court to commence. I put in some time doing business over the town. The crowd is immense. It seems that almost the whole county has turned out. The folks sure have a good time. Judge Harding, of Charlotte, is presiding. He delivers a fine charge to the jury. In many respects we think that he is a very fine judge. By the late afternoon I am very tired. I do not think I want much court during the coming week. I have other things that I must do. At night I am too tired to ret. Deliver me from the crowd. Mar. 24.-- At an early hour I am in my room at the school building. I soon have things in readiness for the business of the day. At chapel we have Mr. J. K. Perry, of Beaver Dam, with us. He makes a short address at the conclusion of chapel. Prof. Wilson reports for duty. He has been at Peabody College for Teachers. We certainly do need his help. Today I went to court for a short time. The room is crowded too much for comfort. In a short 967 �time I return to my room and put the rest of the day in working. Mar. 25.-- The work goes on as usual. There are many things for a teacher to do. Something is demanding his attention all the time. He has not a moment that he can call his own. Just after school we have a meeting of the faculty. The greatest item for the calendar is "The Annual". It takes much work to get it out. At night I attend prayer service at the Methodist Church. The leading feature is an address by Judge Harding, of Charlotte. This is one of the finest things that I have heard in a long time. His conception of the duties of citizens is most excellent. He shows how we grow by being obedient to organized government. Mar. 26.-- We are into the picture business. The groups are being made for "The Annual". We have the least noise and friction that we have ever had. This is the day that I have been dreading. It may be that we shall get by easily this time. Today I have worked all the time. I have tried to do all my school work and prepare a lesson in my course. This keeps me going until a late hour at night. Late in the day we have a light shower. The thunder sounds like summer time. The shower puts the grass to growing. Spring is here. Mar. 27.-- Today we have had many kinds of weather. There has been at least two snow storms, much rain, and the most violent wend. This is real march weather. We are forced into winter harness again. Overcoat and overshoes are good companions. It may be that we shall need them often for the next few weeks. At chapel today Prof. Wilson talks about being in Mammoth Cave. He seems to have developed a sense of humor. Every few minutes he makes a break. In the afternoon and at night I work. I am trying to get ready for a trip tomorrow. A man must do extra work when he goes off. Mar. 28.-- The weather is much cooler. At times there is a little snow. It seems that we are to have some real winter yet. I remain at school until noon. I go home for a meeting. I wait in town for some time in order to go out to Willowdale with Brother F. M. Huggins. Our Fifth Sunday Meeting is organized with L. C. Wilson, Chairman and A. J. Greene, Secretary. We have a fine session in the afternoon and at night. The discussions are animated, but the best of feeling prevails. Uriah Farthing almost runs over in his zeal to start something. He does not make much headway. Mar. 29.-- Today is a big one for Willowdale. We have a big gathering. In Sunday School we have intense interest. All the classes are full. On every hand we have something of interest to us. At eleven o'clockRev. J. E. Brendle, ofTodd, preaches from the theme, "The Need of a National Revival". It is a powerful presentation of the subject. 968 �A J Greene Diaries One of the attractive things of the day is the singing of the Boone Quartett [sic] and the class from Middle Fork. All people love good music. They will go for miles in order to hear it. The meeting goes on until night. Notwithstanding the cold the interest is good until the close. This is one of the best meetings I have attended. Mar. 30.-- After attending to some business I start to Boone. It does not take long for us to arrive in town. I attend court for a short time. I do not care to remain for a long spell. I attend to some business and then I go to my room. I take a bath and retire for a rest. I do not sleep much, but I manage to rest. At night I attend a musical program in the Auditorium. There is much variety. As a whole I think well of the program. Music is one of the things that helps us on in the world. It has a tendency to lift us out of ourselves. It arouses the best in us. Mar. 31.-- Two great events come our way today. The first is an address in the Auditorium by Judge Harding. He talks to us for one hour. I have not listened to such a fine address in a long time. It is full of practical wisdom. Such men as he is are able to do much good in the world. The second event is memorial exercises in honor of Capt. E . F. Lovill. The following men spoke: W. C. Newland, F. A. Linney, J. H. Bingham, Johnson Hayes, E. S. Coffey, Ed Bingham, John E. Brown, Judge Harding and Prof. B. B. Dougherty. I have never heard finer tributes paid to any. I feel that he deserved all that is said in his memory. APRIL Aprill.-- The weather is some warmer, however there is some wind yet. It seems that is is harde for the air to become warm again. This is Fool's Day at the school. Some of the scholars decorate themselves and make a show at chapel. It surprises a man how little sense he has on certain occasions. As a whole the day has passed off well. The students have not done many fool acts. In the afternoon and at night we try to do some work. It seems that we are not able to do all that we desire. We are pressed for time every day. April2.-- This is a day full of events. Many things come our way for discussion. Sometimes we decide wisely and sometimes it is otherwise. It seems that we are not able to get much work done. I do not find much time to read and meditate. There is some job just ahead of me. In the evening I am invited to dinner by Prof. J. A. Kent. This is one of the finest dinners that I have had in a long time. It is well-prepared and served in style. After the dinner is over, I spend a social hour in this good home. After all it is worth all that it costs to have a social hour. It relieves us from strain of work. 969 �April 3.-- There are two events of first magnitude in our school. The President makes it plain to the boys at chapel that all rough conduct that is of an unruly nature must be eliminated. This is a place for study and progress. All that come to this school must deport themselves in the most desirable way. At a meeting of the faculty he gives in detail the mission of school. One of the great things for the school to advocate is economy. We have a tendency to waste and to get things that we can do without. We are prone to live beyond our income. This is what we are apt to do. April 4.-- The weather changes a little. There is an overcast and late in the day there is some rain. It will seem delightful for the dust not to be flying. The work in school goes on well. It seems that the week goes rapidly. The time is never long enough for us to do all that we wish to do. In the afternoon I go home. I find that potato planting is the order of the day. A man has a hard time to get his crop out. It is such a job to get help. On every side there is a demand for help. The farmer is hard rut in order to make ends meet. The outgo is high; the income is low. AprilS.-- The day has given me a varied experience. I try to study the Sunday School lesson and entertain visitors at the same time. I do not make good at either. At the propler hour we attend Sunday School. We have a splendid crowd. The adult ladies give us a splendid program.] In the afternoon I try to rest. I manage to sleep just a little. This is no place for a man to rest. There are too many people stirring. In fact I must record that tills has been a tough day for me. I have scarcely [been?] able to go. How I do long for a place to rest! April6.-- At an early hour I rise in order to arrive in Boone early. When I come to town, I do find that many people have not had breakfast. Soon I go to my room ready for the work of the day. We have the honor of teaching the April Fool girls. This is hard on a man who works all day. In the afternoon I go to town and attend to some business. It seems that I do not have aminute that I can call my own. I am giving all my time for the benefit of others. I suppose that this is the only life that is valuable. At night I do some writing. By the time that it is done I am ready to sleep. April 7.-- The day is full of events. Rev. Mr. Allen, of North Wilkesboro, came to chapel and entertains us. He giv[s] a reading, an essay on "The Hen". In many respect[s] it has much humor. Doubtless this is a good way to become acquainted with a student body. In the afternoon I hear Rev. Mr. Allen preach at the Methodist Church. He is a thoughtful and plolished [sic] speaker. He give[s] a man something to think about. From this I go to my work. I am too sick to do many great things. I do the pushing work and then I retire for the night. I do not rest well. AprilS.-- I am out at an early hour. I try to finish up what I left undone last night. I go through the usual routine. There are two thlngs that come our way. The first is the reading of one of Henry Van dyke's poems by Rev. Mr. Allen. He teaches it to the entire student body. The next event is a game of ball between our school and Mountain View College. The visitors carried off the day. It seems that our boys do not have any pep in them. I think that they do not practice enough. A man 970 �A J Greene Diaries must have endurance in order to win on the athletic field. The soft man never gets any where. April9.-- I am out early. I do much work before breakfast. This is the best part of the day for work. Rev. Mr. Allen tells of his experiences in obtaining an education. This is an encouraging message for the young man that has to work his way through school. At the close of the school day there is a meeting of the faculty. Plans for the commencement are discussed. The work of the school is gradually changing. Supt. Franklin, of Avery County, is at the school. He is a pleasant and likeable gentleman. He is with us in our faculty meeting. He does not talk. Aprill 0.-- The weather has changed just a little. We have had some rain. It does seem good for the dust to be laid. At chapel President Dougher5ty talks to the school on the old town of Bath. He tells many interesting things about it. In the afternoon I attend church at the Methodist Church. This is a program for the children. By some mean many of them are taken into the church. This way of doing things does not appeal to me. On the athletic field there is a game of ball between our boys and Cove Creek High School. Our boys win. The interest is not high. Aprilll.-- This is a day long to be remembered. Many events come along that stir us. At the school we follow our duties until the work is over for the day. One of the imposing things is having a picture made. At 2:10 Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Jenkins come for me. In a short time we are at home. The great event of the day is an egg hunt at Uncle John Smith' s for the children. There are about seventy-five present. Many of the older people come to see the fun. We feel sure that the children had a real fine time. It is almost night when the fun subsides. This is a day for the children to long remember. April12.-- This is a day in which I have had a varied experience. I read some in order to be ready for Sunday School. At the usual hour we have our School. There are one hundred ten present. Rev. Mr. Trivett preaches. He gives us the usual doctrinal sermon. At the close of service we go toW. Y. Perry's for dinner. We have a splendid time, although I am too sick to appreciate the good things that are in store for me. As we are coming home, there is a shower of rain. I go to bed immediately and try to rest. I feel some better after I doze a little. I must confess that this is one of the toughest days that I have had in a long time. April 13.-- My cold is using me tough, but I have been busy all the day. I go to Mabel on business. I do not remain long. I return home and remain until the afternoon . I have trading in land too much to rest well. We make up our mind that we are going to purchase a farm. In the afternoon Miss Florence Bumbamer, who took Easter with us, go to Boone with Mr. J. H. Mast. After I arrive in town I complete my land deal. This may be the wrong thing to do, but I feel that I am acting 971 �wisely. I come to my recitation room and spend a part of the afternoon at work. I have many things just before me. April14.-- Today I am not able to talk much. I have to take it quietly, and then I do not move along well. This is one of the hardest days that I have had this year. Rev. Mr. Allen comes to chapel. He makes some fine remarks on how to get the most out of life. The religious life is the only life that is worth while. In the afternoon I come to my room to rest. This is the hardest day that I have had this year. I sleep and rest just a little. My voice is in a condition that I cannot talk much. Never before have I been in this condition. Otherwise I am not suffering. A man can hardly function without talking. AprillS.-- I go through the day without talking much. I do my class work on the board. I do it much better than I expected. I can not talk so I can be heard. In the afternoon I take my bed for a rest. I feel that I need it. To-day at chapel we have Supt. F. C. Dougherty, of Johnson County, Tennessee; and Supt. Smith Hagaman, of Watauga County, North Carolina. Both of these gentlemen make remarks from the platform. There is hardly a day but what some man of note is in our midst. Many of them talk. April16.-- There is an overcast as to the weather. It has threatened to rain for several days. One of these day[s] it will come, and we shall be glad to see it stop. My voice is some better, but I am not able to do much talking on class. This is the hardest lick that I have had in a long time. At chapel we have Dr. J. H. Highsmith, State High School Inspector; and Dr. James H. Hillman, DirectorofTeacherTraining and Certification. Both make addresses of some length. Dr. Highsmith grew somewhat eloquent in his remarks on the wealth of the state. April17.-- Today we have some rain. The ground has not been wet in a long time. The weather has been unusually dry for this season of the year. My ability to talk has been limited this week. I expect that I ought to be in the bed. I have managed to keep going. At chapel we have some singing. This is a period that all enjoy. It gives us a rest from the tedious grind of the class room. I am a little melancholy today. It seems that something is going to happen to me. I am unwell. My spirit is cast down. A man must not expect to be in high all the time. Some days are sad. April18.-- This is a fine day. It seems that summer has come to stay. It has been a long time since we have had so much pretty weather at this season. In school we have some good work. There are many things for us to adjust. On every hand some new fact is coming up. Just afternoon I start for home. I spend a short time in town. Soon I catch a car and go home. I do not remain here very long. Mrs. Greene and I go to Gordon Hodges to have a deed probated. 972 �A J Greene Diaries Mrs. Hodges is a very sick woman. We remain with her a little while. By the time that we return home it is night. I think that I have had enough activity for one day. April19.-- This is an unusually hot day. The heat has been as severe as midsummer. I have never felt so warm a time in April. At Sunday School we have a good crowd. It seems that our interest in the work is good. After school I go to Mrs. J. B. Elliott's for dinner. We have one of the best dinners that I have eaten in a long time. At the middle of the afternoon I return home. I am too sick to rest. I do the best that I can, but I am not able to rest. Late in the evening Mrs. Greene and I visit in the home of W. J. Mast's. By the time that we return home and get ready to rest we have a thunder storm. April20.-- The shower during the night refreshes everything. The dust is put down. This gives us much relief. I come to Boone in order to finish my land deals. Trading is a hard thing for me to do. The least little thing throws me in a bad mood. I do not care to do much in the dealing line. Today Mr. William Hardin is buried in Boone. He is an aged man who was born and raised in Boone. The most of his life was spent near this place. On yesterday Mrs. Margaret Sherrill-Hagaman was buried. I am sure that no better woman lived in our town and county. Her life has alwways been very consistant. She has gone to her reward. April21.-- The weather is much cooler. It is the first morning that the fire has been pleasant in a long time. It has been unusually warm. Miss Hall from Banner's Elk is at the school. She makes a talk at chapel on "Truth". This is one of the finest talks that we have had in a long time. In the afternoon I do much work. I have more than I can do. A man never knows when to stop. Graydon Eggers came in from Gaston county where he has been teaching for the past six months. April22.-- This is a day long to be remembered in my family. We move from the Brinkley place to the Yate's place near Vilas. At this place we have a small farm. We think that we are going to be pleased with our new home. In school we have had a hard day's work. There is not a moment that I can call my own. I am pushing my work all the time. Just after school I take an examination on a University course. I must confess that it is no light job to do an examination in good style. At night I have Graydon Eggers with me. He has been teaching in Gaston county and is on his way home in Tennessee. April23.-- Today at chapel we have Miss Watters of the Lyceum Festival that is coming to town. She recites two pieces for. In the midst of one Prof. J. M. Downum claps her. It is one loud clap out of a clear sky. It has been a long time since I have been amused so well. At noon I eat with the Cooking Class. It is a three course dinner. The guests are Mr. Rankin, 973 �Mr. Greer, Miss Todd and the writer. We have a lively time. This is one of the warmest days that I have felt in a long time. It is warm enough for the middle of the summer. The sun is beaming down in our midst. Apri/24.-- This is one of the hot days of the season. It is very dry. It seems to me that it is a dangerous time about fire. On the Rich Mountain just north of Boone a forest fire is raging. At chapel today we have Prof. Treemain, of Winston-Salem, Prof. Loy, of Tryon, and Prof. Reese, of lllinois. Prof Reese makes a thoughtful address before the student body. Today I make two trips to town on business. I soon expect to have all my deeds on record. The making of deals in land is a very trying affair. It takes a long time for a man to become use to a new place. I think that I have a home that I can enjoy well. Apri/25.-- At chapel we have Miss Watters, who is director of the Festival that is soon to come to our town. She reads two selections to the delight of the student body. We have a hard day in school. We have so many thing[s] to look into. I am tired enough to rest by the time that the day is over. I go to town in a hurry in order that I may get a way home. It is not long until I get a car and am on my way. I have the pleasure of going to my new home. I think that we are to have a gay time in our new place of residence. April 26.-- The shower during the night has left all vegetation in a prosperous condition. It is a fact that spring has never been so early in this part of the world. I go to the Cove Creek High School building. The whole community has Sunday School. There are three Sunday Schools; Henson's Chapel, Cove Creek and Willowdale. There is a fine interest. Rev. Arthur Sherwood, of Erwin, Tennessee, preaches the Annual sermon before the graduating class. It is a fine discourse. In the afternoon I remain at home. I do my best to rest. We have some rain. It is not enough to wet the ground. The ground is very dry. Apri/27.-- This is a day full of action. I come to Boone early. It is the day for the great outing. All the classes in the High School have a trip to some point. I go with the Freshmen to a point on New River just below the old power plant. We have much good sport. Some wade in the river; others ride in a boat. We have a fine lunch. On every hand we are delighted with the trip. Just before the appointed hour we are at our homes. The youngsters pronounce it a great day. I think that we have had enough travel for one day. Some cannot stand more. Apri/28.-- This is one wet day for April. It has rain[ed] almost all the time. The farmes will admit that the ground is wet. Many of them can plow. This will be fine for the grass and meadows. Miss Watters came to the chapel and recited for us again. She knows how to put things over in good style. At noon I make a trip to town in the rain. This is the first rain that I have been in for a long time. 974 �A J Greene Diaries By some means it is a little cold. I must confess that I have been a little blue for a long time. I have many things to disturb me. My work is too heavy for me. April29.-- We have another day that is not very favorable. Besides some rain a little snow is reported by some. The extra rain is good for the grass and crops that have been planted. Rev. F. M. Huggins comes to our chapel. He makes a talk on "Going the Second Mile". The idea set forth is that we must do more than it is necessary for us to do. Today we have a meeting of the Faculty. There is a resolution passed that none but honor students can hold offices in Socities [sic] and class. We feel sure that this is a step in the right direction. We have had too many loose things. We need closer supervision. April30.-- There has been some snow today. The weather is a contrast to what we had a few days ago. The air certainly does pinch after so much summer weather. This is a day that we have many things on hand. It seems that it is necessary to bring great pressure to get work out of some students. There are not many students who work to the limit. There are many requests that are made of a teacher just at the close of a school. Many fail to do their work and expect to be put over at the last moment. The best thing that a student can learn is that he must do his work on time. The dragging way of doing things must be left out. MAY May 1.-- At an early hour the highest points of the mountains are covered with snow. This seems odd at this season of the year. Just after daylight there is a snowstorm. Almost every year we have some snow at a late hour. The air has been chilly. It has been so warm of late that it pinches a man. To-day has been busy. I do not have a minute that I can call my own. There is something to do each minute. The end of the term is near and we must get every thing in readiness to leave this place. The last week is the one that is hard on the teacher. May 2.-- This is a day that is to be remembered. The end of the week is upon us. It seems that I have more than I can do. I hope that I am not able to do less work than formerly. In the afternoon I go to town in order to make a way home. I start on my way walking. I go almost two miles before I get a way to ride. I arrive home long before night. It does seem so good to come home in such a quiet place. I believe that I have the ideal place to make a good home. I long to fix the place the way that I wish it. It takes time to make a desirable place to live. May 3.-- I attend Sunday School at Willow dale. We have a large number present. Many people in the community do not come to this or go to any Sunday School. 975 �I travel over the fann a little in order to see what we have. The more that we see of it the better we like. I think that we have an ideal place to live. It delights us to see our friends come. It pleases us for our neighbors to come. In the evening I put in some time reading some literature. On every hand I find something that is interesting and lively. May 4.-- We have had weather that is almost like March. It has been varied. There has been some sunshine, some rain, and some cold wind. I remain at home until noon. I put in a part of the morning reading examination papers. I do not feel well enough to do much work. At noon I start for home in Boone. I am caught in a storm. Smith Hannon picks me up and brings me to Boone in a car. I remain in town for a short time and then I go to the school building and do some work. I have several jobs on hand. May 5.-- We start on the final week of school. This is always a strenuous time. One person about does the work of two. The final examinations and the commencement season come upon us at the same time. Today I give one final examination. I wish to get History out of the way. The class has been small and we have done some good work. At night I use my time in reading. I have a course in reading that I enjoy very much. There are new things that come my way each day. I regret that I have such a short time to enjoy the good things of life. May 6.-- The end is on the way. We have some more finals . The reading of papers there will be no end. I hate to have so many on me at once. After school Mr. Ruppe and I come to my home at Vilas. I need my Sunday clothes for the Commencement. We remain until after night. We have a fine drive to Boone. I find many papers waiting for me. This trip is going to delay me in making my final report. I have much reading to do before it is time to go home. May 7.-- The last examination comes today. I read papers and make out grades until I am hardly fit to do real good work. At night I continue my work in order to get my final reports in on time. Late in the day I am delighted to get a box of strawberries from Elizabethton, Tenn. I am so selfish that I ate them by myself. At night the Senior Class of the High School Department give a play in the Auditorium. There is a large crowd in attendance. I find that I am not able to get my report ready and go. May 8.-- This is the final day at school. This morning I send my things home. I transact some business in town before the hour for commencement comes on. At ten o'clock the graduating exercises for the college are held. The address is delivered by Dr. W. R. Harper, of Elon College. His theme is "The Christian Philosophy of Life". It is a fine 976 �A J Greene Diaries presentation of the finest ideals of life. In the class there are fifteen to finish at the close of the spring term. In the afternoon the High School has its graduating exercises. There are seventy to finish this spring. It is the largest class in the history of the school. In the afternoon I collect my things and make for home. I am longing for some rest from breaks and school. There are many things that demand my attention. I see no way for me to get a rest. May 9.-- My store clothes are put away and my work clothes are put on. I try some ditching for the first round. It does not take me long to put the water out of the road. In the afternoon I go to Mast's store at Sugar Grove. I do not remain there long before I return to the church house. There are only a few people. It seems that preaching on Saturday has lost its charms for the most of people. It takes a fight to bring some of them out. The last job of the day is doing some hauling. It is a hard job to pack a bunch of plunder in a wagon and get any load. By night I have enough of work to do me for a long time. May 10.-- The day comes to us with all its charms. Life seems to be worth living. The lesson is prepared and we are off to Sunday School. The lesson is the story of Phillip and the Eunuch. This is one among the finest that we have had in a long time. After all the chewers of the weed had satisfied their appetites, the people reassembled to have preaching. This is known among church people as Communion Day. It is usually in May and September. The first is the time when we come from winter quarters; the latter date is just before many people hibernate for the dormant season of the year. The afternoon is spent at home many of the neighbors come to see us . We have a pleasant time with all who come. May 11.-- I make a trip to the cheese factory. We are selling some milk. Doubtless it is a paying proposition. We hope to increase our herd. The finest business in the world is one that brings an income each day in the year. I commence to hoe my potato crop today. I must confess that they are looking well. By some means I am sure that I enjoy working and seeing this crop grow. In our county this is becoming a great industry. Some are raising for seed while others are raising for the market. The seed potatoes industry is in its fourth year in our county. It is going to succeed. May 12.-- This is a dark and gloomy day. During this entire month we have not had much sunshine. It is cloudy and foggy. Such weather depresses a man ' s spirits and he is not capable of doing things and corning on in the world. Today I have been reading examination papers. This is one of the hardest jobs that I have ever tried. In every respect it is a hard job to do justice to all parties concerned. There is one thing that is evident and that is so many students are doing no work and are trying to get by without real study. May 13.-- I suppose that a man will never be truly happy this side of the Great Divide. It is one 977 �thing just after another that comes along to mar the enjoyment of life. Sometimes I think that a man needs to own nothing. A little of this world's goods has a tendency to annoy a person. Today we plant some com, but the rain soon stops us. This kind of work brings old memories to us. In my mind there is no doubt but farming is one of the finest things that a man can do. It is an occupation that is not crowded. May 14.-- Rain prevents us from planting more com. We work at the examination papers. This is a trying job. There are so many who are on the border Fne. A man does not know what is right in each individual case. In spirit I am much depressed. It seems that so many troubles hover about me. Perhaps some time I shall be able to surmount and overcome all the trials of this life. A man must have some bitter, so that he will be able to enjoy the sweet. Ah, we must be a hero in the struggle of life. May 15.-- The sun comes forth in all his glory. It has bee some days since we have enjoyed the sunshine. The vapor goes before his strength. Just as soon as the ground will do we begin planting com. We do not stop until our crop is put in the ground. The more that we see of our place, the better pleased we are with it. There are some fine things to commend us. In the afternoon we retire to our potato field and do a little hoeing. The ground is getting right. We are not able to work all day. May 16.-- This is a fine day. The ground has been in fine condition for working. We have used the day in cutting some of the weeds out of our potatoes. We do not have much help, hence we do not hoe a large patch. Late in the day I go to Uncle Thos. Yates' to buy a pig. I find that he has a large number. In fact he has almost any kind that a man wants. I find that he is a pleasant man to deal with. I return across the hill and find that I am not very far from home. I must confess that I am tired. May 17.-- The day is fine . It is one among the best that we have had in a long time. It does seem so good for the sun to shine. At Sunday School our crowd is a little small. Some of our people have gone to the singing; others have gone to other places for preaching. It seems that it is hard for our people to be loyal in every respect to their own community. In the afternoon W. J. Mast and I sat on W. H. Brown's porch and told our troubles. We think that we have many, but the most of them are purely of the imagitation [sic], and very few are real. May 18.-- This is a damp, cloudy day. The sun does not make his appearance. This kind of weather is depressing. A man is always looking upon the dark side of life. Today I labor in my potatoes alone. It seems that I do not get help when I stand in need of it. There is always something for me to do withoug help. 978 �A J Greene Diaries The sorrows and the troubles of life come upon me. It seems that I have to suffer for others. Some people will not allow a man to be good to them. The more that is done for them, the more that they expect. May 19.-- This morning we lie in the bed to a late hour. It does seem strange for us to be late in eating breakfast. When a boy I became use to arising early, and I have not gotten over it. I finish hoeing my crop of potatoes at Glenn's. The comment of the people is that it is a fine field of spuds. In the afternoon I go to Uncle John Smith's and hoe some in my crop at that place. I find the potatoes large and healthy. It seems that it is a growing season for all vegetation. Late in the day I have to quit because we have a shower of rain. The ground is in good condition to work. May 20.-- This morning we have one among the densest fogs that I have ever experienced. It is several hours before we can work. This appears to be the beginning of some pretty weather. It will be pleasant for the sun to shine. Today we have dinner served in the field. I must confess that I enjoy it very much. There is nothing so delightful as being out in the open. Before the middle of the afternoon comes upon us the second crop of potatoes is hoed out. I must confess that I can see no time when I can have a few days that I can call my own. It is move all the time. May 21.-- Today has been hard on me. During the night I did not sleep well. I have taken cold in my chest. I am so hoarse that I can hardly talk. I spend the greater part of the day at home. I read some and try to get something that will help my cold. I find that I am not able to do much. I have been thinking some about Literature. I try to rest some each day. There is much rich thought in the mass of the world's literature. We have the experiences of the race to guide us during life. Many rich things are for us. May 22.-- I have not been well. My cold is still clinging to me. It seems that it is difficult for me to be free from one. A part of the day has been spent in reading. I have a course in reading in literature. I am enjoying it very much. In the afternoon I go to a lumber yard with Mr. W. L. Henson to purchase some lumber. I must confess that I have never felt it so warm in May. The papers report it one among the warmest days on record. Before the lunber is at home, I am very, very warm. My lungs seem to be conjested [sic] in such a way that breathing is difficult. May 23.-- This is another hot day on record. It is almost too warm for working. The shade is the most comfortable place that I can find. My cold is still with me. It seems that I cannot rid myself of it. I feel so tough that I am not able 979 �to work will. With Wiley Walker, as a helper, we build a toilet. At noon it is almost complete. We think that we have done a good job. In the afternoon I go to Gordon Hodges' for my saw. I remain some time at the store. It is almost too warm to travel. May 24.-- Sunday morning comes again. We spend two hours in reading. A man has a long time for study before it is time for Sunday School. At school we have a good crowd. The most of the school is composed of children. It seems that the old folks have fled. Mr. John E. Brown, of Boone, comes to our school and makes an address. It has many happy thoughts in it. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Moody take dinner with us. We also have Mrs. J. B. Elliott and her famous granddaughter, The entire afternoon is spent at home. I read and rest. May 25.-- This is a cold day. It is almost cold enough to snow. We hoe just a little corn in the garden. In fact a good fire is the most enjoyable thing that I can imagine. Truly this may be called "blue" Monday. Some of the day is spent in preparing some wood. My cold still clings to me. It seems that I am somewhat inclined to take violent fits of coughing. On every had I find that I am easily irritated. A man that is not well is not capable of doing the work of the world. May 26.-- This is a morning of history. We have a very heavy frost. The whole country seems to be in distress. The potato crop is damaged. The com and the beans are biten [sic] down. Really all vegetation is more or less damaged. Many of the people say that they have never seen any thing that is equal to this, but we must remember that our memories are short. We forget so easily. Of course it looks as if we are ruined, but I am going to tum prophet and say that we shall make good crops this year. We are usually scared before we are hurt. We are always blessed with abundance. May 27.-- Another great event to record. There is another heavy frost. It does seem that we are in for heavy losses. As it is usually the case, we are scared much worse than we are hurt. Many people are trying to recall when they saw more destruction wrought than at this time. Many leaves on the trees are killed. The frosts seem to have covered a large area. We hoe some corn, or in other words we hoe where it ought to be. It is killed to the ground. The very nature of corn makes it an easy plant to survive a frost like the one that we have just nad. It comes from within. May 28.-- This morning I start to Boone on business. I notice there there [sic] is scarcely any frost. Doubtless it is all over for the present. I am picked up and carried into Boone by a car. Really I am in town before many people have breakfast. I make several trips to various places in order to get some business transacted. Finally I get all things arranged and I am ready to come home. I come out with Wiley Stanberry. I am home before the noon hour. I remain at home the remainder of the 980 �A J Greene Diaries day. I always have much to do. May 29.-- The weather continues warm and dry. We do not have rain often. The land is becoming very dry. Many of us think that rain would help vegetation that has been biten [sic] by the frost. Some of the people think that we are not going to make any thing, but we expect to see much made this year. In the afternoon Dough ton and I dig some weeds out of our potatoes. The ground is rich and we do not want the weeds to have an advantage of us. It seems that it is hard for me to get even with my work. Something is opressing me all the time. May 30.-- I am out early and off to the Fifth Sunday Meeting at Beaver Dam Church. I walk the most of the way. I stop at Uncle George Sherrill for dinner. At the proper hour the meeting is organized. L. C. Wilsn is elected Chairman and A. J. Greene Secretary. In a short time we commence the program. The discussions are good. Many brethern [sic] are interested in the success of this program. After the session I go to J. R. Wilson's for supper. The session at night is good. Perhaps it is the best that we had at all. At the conclusion I go to J. R. Eggers' for the night. May 31.-- This is the concluding day of our meeting. The first thing that we have is Sunday School. The writer teaches a class of ladies. We have an interesting discussion. Rev. Wagner A. Reese, of Kentucky, addresses the school. Rev . Walter E. Wilson, the Pastor at Cove Creek, preaches a sermon from the theme, "The Atonement". In many respects it is a very able sermon. It is in the field of controversy. Some of the precise brethern take violent exceptions to the remarks. After dinner is served on the ground, we have the concluding session. We do not have much enthusiasm. As a whole it is a good meeting. I return home by night. JUNE June 1.-- This is a fine day. The weather continues warm and dry. It has been a long time since we have had so much fine weather at one time. Today I remain at home and do odd chores. I am waiting for rain before I commence working my crops. There are many things to repress a man. A man has a fight on his hands all the time. At every angle some annoying being is coming at you. Life is one terrible struggle for existence. The older that I get the more I have to contend with. June 2.-- Still I wait for rain before I commence my crop. I wait at my home. I try to content myself with the little thngs that I can do about my home. A man can do many little things and yet not make any show. In the afternoon I try to take a nap of sleep, but I do not succeed well. A fellow, I suppose, will never reach a perfect stage of contentment in this life. There will be something to disturb his peace and repose. Often I think that it would be well if we could depart this life and cease 981 �to know its troubles. On the other hand it is a good world to abide in. June 3.-- I have decided that rain may be many days off, therefore I enter the working of my crop. The ground is dry, but it works easily. I work the most of the day. The potatoes are a discouraging proposition. The frost and the dry weather give us much anxiety about the success of the crop. A man must try to overcome these things that come in his way. The best lessons that a man can get are those that disappoint him. We are prone to lay our plans and then we are hurt if they are not fully carried out. June 4.-- Today we are in our potatoes again. The ground is dry and the dust is stiffling [sic] . There is very little to encourage us. Perhaps it is best for us to carry out our part of the work. I am free to confess that I have done all the work that I am able. My strength is almost gone long before night. A fellow who does not do manual labor for years is not able to be on the job for a full day until his muscles are strong enough to endure. I find that a man can not rest so easily as a boy. We have lost the fine art of relaxing. June 5.-- The crop of potatoes at Glenn is finished this morning. They are in good shape for growing if we could have some rain. The sun is corning down with much power. A person will enjoy the shade today. Our tenant who has given us so much trouble made his departure today. This has been a great source of anxiety and remorse. There are so many angles to it. It is difficult to believe that a human being will come so low that he will not provide for his companion and his offspring, but such is the case that we have before us. June 6.-- Today I have more on my hands than I can do. I have to do some fencing. At this season of the year it is hard work. I wish that I had nothing, except farm work on my hands. Beside this we have the building of a flue on hand. It takes some of us to help with this. At noon we have a sprinkle of rain. We are made to rejoice, but in a short time we meet with disappointment. The clouds break away and there is not enough rain to do us much good. How we do long to see the ground wet, so that vegetation will revive and take on new life. June 7.-- At Sunday School our crowd is rather small. It seems that many of our people are careless in regard to their attendance. The least little thing in the world keeps them away from School. At noon we have a little rain, but it is not enough to wet the ground. Our hopes soon fall to the utmost and we must still look for relief from the drought. In the afternoon I visit the home of Will Ward. We have a splendid time. When I return home, it is almost night. There seems to be a moral gloom over me. June 8.-- This is a day in which I do but little work. I still wait for rain in order [to?] work my crops, but it is so dry that I am not able to do much. On every hand I meet with disappointment. It 982 �A J Greene Diaries seems that gloom has come over me. I am not content. I need to work, and I have a longing in my bosom to do other things. In the afternoon I get some sweet potato plants and put them out. Of course it is no season for plants, but by some means we have good success when it is dry. We put out about three hundred plants. June 9.-- It is densely cloudy until noon. It looks as if it would rain any minute. Just afternoon the clouds break away and our hopes for rain is gone. In the distant [sic] there is a thunder shower, but this fails us also. The drought will soon become fearful. I hoe potatoes until two o' clock. I finish my crop. In case that we have rain soon. I am looking for some fruit. A potato is a plant that needs much moisture. The nature of this soil will stand several more days of dry weather. It is black and damp. June 10.-- I have been at home all day. I have put in the most of the day reading. I have a course in Literature that I am trying to finish this year. The most of the time I enjoy it much. I find many new and interesting things in it. There are many fine piece[s] of humor. Late in the afternoon Prof. A. R. Smith, wife and two babies come down from Boone to see us. They do not stay only a few minutes. What a pleasure it is to have our friends to visit us! It is an oasis in a desert. It is meat in a famine. It is light in the darkest of gloom. June 11.-- We do not feel well today. In fact we are too sick to do much work. I do not engage in much work during the whole day. To-day we have Mr. Brinkley, the brick layer, with us. He is a real jolly fellow when every thing is going well with him, but he can get the lowest when disaster comes upon him. The Klu Kluck Klan [sic] has a blow-out in Johnson City, Tenn. Some of our people go. It never gets too hot nor too cold for some people to make trips. In fact all of us are wanting to be on the go too much. June 12.-- The weather is still dry. There does not appear any sign of rain. In case it is dry much longer it is going to be alarming. Pastures and some vegetable crops are suffering for rain. As a rule dry weather scares us worse than it hurts. Our trouble is that we do not prepare for it. As a usual thing we do not have long dry spells. Today we have spent much time in reading. We have a course in literature that we are enjoying this year. We have put much time on it today. In many respects it has many rich thing[s] for the mind to feed upon. June 13.-- This morning it is densely cloudy. It looks as if the rain is going to fall every minute. The expected shower makes our hearts glad, but our joy is soon returned to sorrow. The clouds begin to break and the sun comes out in all his glory. It seems now that it never will rain. It is a time of gloom. This morning we hoe the corn in the garden. We rush in order to escape the rain , but the weeds 983 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 53 [February 19, 1925 - June 12, 1925] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 48.8 MB 64 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_053_1925_0219_1925_0612 Description An account of the resource This is an Andrew Jackson Greene diary recorded from February 19 through June 12, 1925. In this diary Greene wrote his daily activities such as cutting wood, visiting with neighbors, or spending a day studying. He also included information about his work at Appalachian Training School. He wrote about the students, the weather, and current events in education. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1920s Avery County basketball Beaver Dam Boone Brinkley Place Clyde Mast Commencement Communion day Cove Creek High School Davenport College Fifth Sunday Meeting Justice of the Peace Lyceum Festival Mabel Mast’s Store at Sugar Grove New River Peabody College for Teachers Smith Harmon Sunday School Vilas W.H. Brown Watauga County N.C. Wilkesboro https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/beadda08e6b84cb787ae28dd7e9321f3.pdf cf762cf7278fafd6c50c4c249ae983de PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������� https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/02a0b6b7c2b59d0c3baa1ed65d220966.pdf 9317220c3a4940fda9180a037a30a77b PDF Text Text Sept. 30.-- On these pages it is my endeavor to record such experiences that will give pleasure and information to others. Perhaps in the chaff there may be just a little wheat. Man is prone to ride some hobby. I take this method of presenting mine to the world. My literary gifts are few, but I hope 1003 �to amuse some by the oddities that I present on these pages. 136 At our chapel we have Rev . Mr. Riddle, of Carson-Newman College, with us. He talk[s] at chapel from the subject, "The Magi". The thought that he brings is that we are following some person. In doing this we must make sure that we have attached ourselves to a being that is worthy of our allegiance. It is just as easy to become attached to the wrong person as it is to the right one. Whether we are willing to own it or not we have our personal heroes. After a day of hard work I decide that I must rest. I take a stroll and visit Aunt Alice Cook, a sick lady. I find her in a cheerful frame of mind. In fact she delights in conversation. I feel that I have ample time to do more of this kind of work. The contact of our friends helps us to aspire to better things in this life. 136 Here Greene begins spacing between paragraphs. 1004 �A J Greene Diaries OCTOBER Oct.l.-- The finest apples in the world is Stark's Delicious. Today we purchase a crate of them. They are grown in the orchard of Bob Taylor on Stony Fork. In all my life I have never tasted any fruit that is so rich in flavor. The subject that I enjoy at the present is Latin. There is some sentiment against this subject. Many think that it is not worth the price, but I am convinced that it gives a training that cannot be had in any other subject. It adds to my joy and satisfaction. In my soul there is a longing for better things. Life does not bring to me the rich pleasures that are mine. I allow the small affairs of others to rob me of the splendid career that should be mine. The insignificant things are the ones that hold us in check. A man is prone to waste much of his life on the trash of the world. Tonight many hearts are made glad by the rain that is falling. This is the best rain that we have had in months. It is the slow and gentle variety that goes into the earth. In a short time we may look for an increase in the flow of water. On every hand we hear the alarm that our supply of water is decreasing rapidly. Oct. 2.-- There is much rain today. This is the best showers that we have had in a long time. Mud is almost a stranger in this part of the world. Doubtless from this time we shall have it in abundance. The dead springs and streams are coming to life. One of the most terrible things that I have to combat is a sensitiveness that I am not appreciated. This is one of the horrors that a teacher has to contend. At the present we do not have much satisfaction. Our reward is in the future. I have had a little pleasure today that I must record. I write a little story in Latin. It gives me a thrill to have a new means of expressing myself. Joy comes to us when we can get into the spirit of affairs. There is joy immense in intellectual endeavor. Oct. 3.-- The new day brings us many blessings. One of these is plenty of work. The duties of life increase instead of decreasing. There is no period of relaxion [sic] in sight. New things come along to goad us onward. If we had no duties, doubtless we should be very unhappy. There is one thing that we crave amidst all our duties, and that is strength to perform them. This strength will add intense joy. After all we need to give thanks for something to do. In the afternoon we go to my home at Vilas. As a usual thing we are too tired to enjoy the welcome that we receive. The struggle during the week takes all the vitality out of a man. By some 1005 �means I do not have an appetite for reading. Oct. 4.-- At Brushy Fork there is a county singing. Our Sunday School adjourns for the occasion. As far as I am concerned the singing contests would soon be a thing of the past. The mob is so great that there is no real enjoyment for any one. I plan to rest, but I do not carry out my plan. I manage to sleep just a little. At times I lie in the bed and relax. A man who is under a strain during months of intense activity must have periods of absolute rest. During the morning I visit Aunt Polly McBride. She is in her eighty-ninth year. Her health is poor. At one time she had plenty, but now she does not have much. Her lament is enough to touch our sympathy. She has a wonderful gift in attacking people. During early life she formed this habit and it still clings to her. Oct. 5.-- This morning I remain at home. I have several little jobs that I try to do. I succeed in getting the insurance adjusted on my home. The com is all put in the shock. At noon I start for Boone. I walk about two miles when a man from Bristol by the name of Hagaman picks me up and carries me into Boone. I remain in the town until almost night. It seems to be a busy day for the different officials. The work that I have on hand must rest until another day, for I am too tired to give it my personal attention. By the proper hour I am in my room at work. I do a little work in Latin composition. This is a delightful thrill in this kind of work. Oct. 6.-- The weather is somewhat cooler. For a long time it has been very warm. The time has come for us to study. During the hot months we are not able for intensive work. The winter is the period for work. Then the mind is alert. One of the impressive things today is the great religious controversy. On every hand a man is questioned as to his belief. We are not willing for others to have the same freedom that we wish for ourselves. On every point many of us think that we have the real thing. The present uprising is going to cause much disturbance in the brotherhood. There are so many who will not concede any thing. Oct. 7.-- Early this morning we have a good shower of rain. The little showers do good, but they are not causing an increase in the flow of the waters . Of all seasons this is one that we shall 1006 �A J Greene Diaries remember. The entire season is one of sunshine and dust. After all we have more crops that 137 we anticipated. The grass crop has been short. What feed we have is of a fine quality. The amount of com is going to be surprisingly large. After all the season in yield is an average. The class that I enjoy most is a class of girls in English. The discipline is easy. The most of them make some preparation. I see almost all trying to grasp something new. In the afternoon I engage in several activities. The first is a trip to town on business. I do not stay long. I return to my room for study. The next break is working on the road by the school building. I break rock for some time. This puts me in good condition for hard study. Oct. 8.-- The rain comes again today. In due time the waters will flush. The earth is so dry that an ordinary amound of rain will not start the normal flow of water. At a meeting of the faculty there are many things discussed. One of the chief topics is the improvement of the High School. The great cry of the teachers is what can be done to get students to work. There are so many who wish to get by without any real work. In the afternoon I make a trip to the shoeshop. It is interesting to see the colored man mend old shoes. He has learned to do something valuable with his hands. It is no small thing to be able for a job of this kind. Skill ought to be admired in any person. The man who can do a job well is due praise. I believe that more of our people need to be taught to do things with their hands. Oct. 9.-- Today there is a change in the weather. During the night there is much rain. It continues all day. The wind rises. The sound reminds us that winter is corning. The air is somewhat cooler. Before many days we shall look for frost. I am sure that we have no right to grumble in case we have some severe weather. The season has been remarkable. At chapel Mr. Rankin makes a talk on "Success". The leading factor in this is work. There is not a case on record where it comes without an effort. The person who yearns for success in life must pay the price. The reason that so many people fail is that we are not willing to pay the price. Our business must receive the best that there is in us. Our pleasures must be a secondary matter. First things must come first. The most impressive thing today is the earnestness of a few students. There [sic] work is taken with some degree of seriousness. The men and the women who expect to do things in the future must go into bondage. Freedom comes to those who merit it. The young person that submits to training is the one who will have supreme joy. Ignorance is slavery. A thousand bond surround the 137 Than? 1007 �benighted mind. Training of the proper kind will bring the light and flood our lives with deep emotions. Oct. 10.-- Today at chapel Miss Allridge, of the Demonstration School, gives a reading to the delight of all. She read three pieces. In this art she shows some skill. It is no small accomplishment to be able to please and entertain other people. She has the gift of impersonating. This includes the ability to show the characters of people and to interpret their lives. This morning there is a snow on the ground. Of course it is light, but there is enough for it to be called the first snow. The mountain is white. In the valleys there is ice. During the day there is a fierce wind. By some means it reaches the hide. Many of our friends are look[ing?] for a severe winter. At our home at Vilas we have a splendid time. Uncle David Fox, a violinist of some note, comes to our home. He and Maxie make music until we are tired. He can play a great variety of tunes. They range from the "fiddling jigs" to the most choice humns. There is no instrument that lends itself so readily to such a great variety of tones as the violin. Oct. 11.-- After some preparation I attend Sunday School at Willowdale. The crowd of people is small. This is what I call chestnut Sunday. A few must pay the last visit before winter comes on. All of the classes are a little small. It is difficult to make the school go well all the time. Just afternoon Mrs. Greene and I take a stroll over the farm . From our fields there is a fine view of the Highway and the Brushy Fork Valley. It is a pleasure to walk through the woods and over the fields. The wood that we have gives us surety of heat in the winter. We return to the house delighted with our little home in the little nood. 138 This morning we have the first real frost of the season. After the sun shines there is evidence that Jack has been on the job. In a few hours it becomes warm enough for a man to sit on the front porch. Upon our return I make a trip to see Aunt Polly McBride. She is lonely in her home. There is no one to talk with her. She is the type of woman that would enjoy some one to gossip with all the time. On my return I get with Mr. George Hagaman. We drive out the trail for several miles. There is no more companionable fellow than he is. He has much ability and tact. Oct. 12.-- During the morning I do several little jobs. At times I am tempted to let go all my work, except farming. It occurs to me that there is much joy in gathering in the crops and enjoying the fruits of our labor. It has been my unhappy lot to loose [sic] the pleasure of bringing in the crops. 138 Wood? 1008 �A J Greene Diaries I have an early dinner and start on my way to Boone. I go out with the Mountain City-Boone mail car. At noon I am in Boone attending to some business. From here I go to mu room and spend the afternoon in study. I love to have much time for reading and meditation. Oct. 13.-- Today there are several vacant seats at chapel. Mr. Rankin and Mr. Downum are attending the Methodist Conference at Statesville. Prof. Williams leads the devotion at chapel. Rev. Mr. Parsons, of Wilkes County, makes a short talk. During a school year we hear several valuable talks. At the second period in the afternoon I attend a program given in the Department of Primary Education. It is a program for Thanksgiving. All of those who are present took part in the games. At three o'clock I attend Church at the Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Jackson, of Wadesboro, is beginning a revival. He is a man of small stature. His general appearance is fine. He has the marks of a scholar. His theme is "Going without Jesus". The weather makes a change. The rain comes in a gentle manner. The next may be snow, or some severe weather. At this time of the year we may look for much change. Oct. 14.-- At chapel we have Dr. Jackson . He talks from the theme, "Sharpening our Tools". This is one of the most thoughtful talks that we have had in a long time. The duty that young people owe to themselves is to get training that will fit them for the activities of life. No one can do good work with dull tools. The sharper the tool is, the easier it cuts. In the afternoon I attend service at the Baptist Church. Dr. Jackson talks from the theme, "The Things That Jesus Does for us". (1) Gives us peace (2) Gives us a mission (3) Gives us the Holy Ghost. His style of sermon is clear and thoughtful. This is the finest kind of preaching. After school there is a meeting of those teachers who work in the High School. The center of the talk is how to get people to study. The next move is to get people to have hours of study in the home. The trouble with students is that they put in such little time in preparation of the assigned work. Too many things are in town to divert the attention of the young. Oct. 15.-- During the night and the day we have had much rain. This is the best season that we have had since last year. A few days of this kind will bring new life to the waters. The town of Boone has mud for one time this season. Dr. Jackson came to our chapel again today. His theme this time is "Dreaming". He gives only a part of the message, and he will conclude tomorrow. In the afternoon I have the pleasure of hearing him again at the Baptist Church. The theme is "The Lord's Prayer". This is found in the seventeenth chapter of John. The following points are made to stand out vividly: (1) In the world, 1009 �(2) Not of the world, (3) Sent into the world, (4) Hated by the world (5) To make the world believe (6) To be taken out of the world. There is one special thing that I admire in Dr. Jackson's sermons, and that is he stops when he has finished. He has the gift of making his points clear. Of all the strong men that we have had in the church at Boone, I think that he is the best. Oct. 16.-- At chapel today Dr. Jackson continues his remarks from the subject "Dreams". His talk is timely and full of wisdom. In the afternoon I attend Church and hear him speak from the theme, "Compromising with the Devil". The lesson is taken from the story of Moses' dealings with Pharaoh. The following are four things suggested: (1) Stay in the land, (2) Do not go far away, (3) Go but leave your substance, wives and children (4) Go but leave your substance. It is a portrayal of present conditions. At noon I go to Prof. D. D. Dougherty's for dinner. Dr. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Huggins are present. It is one of the finest dinners that I have attended in a long time. This dinner almost knocks me out during the afternoon. Plain food is the best of all. In the evening I attend a game of basket ball between West Jefferson and the Normal School. The score stands 59 to 9 in favor of the Normal. There is much noise. The game is a light affair. Oct. 17.-- Today there is more mud in Boone than there has been this season. The streets are almost impassable. In fact the mud is deep at all places where there is no surface. The people will cease to grumble about the dry weather. At the close of the work for the day I start for home. It does not take us long to make the trip. I find all are in health and enjoying life. There are many things for us to look after. It seems that I am busy all the time. I have no time that I can call my own. At school we have Prof. Johnson, ofElon College. He is in the mountains to see his friends and to get some chestnuts. There is hardly a day but what some distinguished visitor comes to see us. Oct. 18.-- At an early hour I do a little reading. About nine o'clock I start to Trade, Tenn. With Roy Dotson. He is a little sick. I go along to supply his pulpit. Owing to the bad condition of the road we walk from the State Line. Just recently a new road has been graded. The late showers have turned the road into a quagmire. At the regular hour we have Sunday School. The crowd is small, but we have an interesting time. At eleven o'clock I talk to the people from the subject "No Room". The congregation is small, but it shows its appreciation by giving close attention. After church we go to Uncle Jacob Garland's for dinner. At two o'clock we start on our return. At three I am at home. It is remarkable how far one can go in a short time. I am too tired to read. I try to rest in order to be ready for the work of the week. Oct. 19.-- There is a change in the weather. This morning we are threatened with snow. By the 1010 �A J Greene Diaries afternoon it is clear. The wind is traveling at a furious rate. This is only a reminder that winter is coming. At any hour we may look for severe weather. It is due to come. I do a little work; then I prepare for a start to Boone. I do not get off until after the noon hour. As luck comes my way I get a way to go when I get to the highway. In a short time I am at the Pastors' Conference at the Baptist Church. Dinner is on hand. The program is taken up with several talks on the Cooperative Program. I have my doubts about the value of so many meetings. A Pastor is expectec to attend all. After the Conference adjourns Dr. Jackson preaches a powerful sermon from the theme, "Feflecting Christ in Our Lives". It is a masterful effort on his part. Oct. 20.-- The change in the weather is great. Today it is clear and dry, but there is a high wind. It is the kind that goes through our clothes. The mud is frozen. There is good travel on the streets. In case we should have snow the streets are tom up so badly that we may not be able to traffic much with vehicles in a few places. Dr. Jackson comes to our chapel again. His theme is, "Sins of Youth are Remembere in Old Age". It is a fine admonition to young people. The good life is the only life that pays. Wildness always leads us to trouble. After school I go to see Aunt Alice Cook, who has just returned from the Hospital at Baltimore. It is a pleasure to find her in such a fine condition. The little time that I have to stay is spent pleasantly. It is good for a man to leave his work and forget that he has any thing to do. Oct. 21.-- The weather continues cold. The wind is a little biting. This is fine for health. The cool breezes sharpen our intellects. In school we have the usual work. There are so many people who do not want any work. They prefer to idle all the day. It takes all their time to do the social affairs; there is no time for study and the sterner things of life. After school I make a trip to Mr. G. W. Hayes' for some apples. The old brother loves to talk on the growing of apples. To be sure it is a fanciful project. There is development in this type of work. A man can experiment all that he wishes. There is no end to new and interesting things. New bits of knowledge are always corning this way. Oct. 22.-- Today the wind has been furious . It reminds us that winter is not far in the distance. At one time during the morning there is a little snow. One of these days the ground will be robed 1011 �in white. In the afternoon the wind abates its fury. The wind has vinished 139 the muc from our midst. Almost every day we meet with disappointments. At times we find some good student falling down. This makes us sad. Perhaps it is too much to expect a student to be good in his books all the time. I enjoy working at school work. I can see how much good that a man may do. In the afternoon I put in much time in putting my p_ aper work to date. It is hard fo9r a man to catch up when he once get[s] behind. A man needs to do the work of each day as it comes. One day puts us behind. The reading of papers is some of the drudgery that a man must submit to in order to hold his job. Oct. 23.-- Today we have a little change in the weather. The wind is not so fierce. The clouds hang a little heavy. The air is a little damp. The sun does not shine much. The day is not so severe as yesterday. In the afternoon I witness a game of ball between Poplar Grove and Cove Creek. The boys do so [sic] fine playing. The future players are to come from this group of boys. It is fine for boys to learn to use their bodies. The game has its many fine points. The boys are enjoying it much. Today I work at my Latin. I enjoy spending some time in increasing my knowledge of this subject. There is a thrill in bringing the thought out of another language and making it a part of your own. In the study of Latin we get a drill that cannot be had in any other study. We observe the necessity of paying attention to details. Oct. 24.-- This is one of the bad days of the season. Rain pours almost all the day. At an early hour it is raining. There are not many hours in the day that it is not raining. The mud is stirred to the limit. From appearance the streets of Boone will be desperate during the coming winter. There is no surface. Mr. Arthur Moore, a former student, pays us a visit. He brings along the Dean of Education. The Dean makes a nice talk at chapel. Sometimes I think that students are imposed upon by visitors. There is so much good advice that does not cost anything. There are a few visitors who use the occasion to start a propaganda of their ideas. Late in the day I make a trip to Mast's store at Sugar Grove. I go to pay a long delayed account. A merchant never refuses to accept when a part of an account is offered. Store debts are easy to make, but I must confess that they are difficult to pay. 139 Vanquished? 1012 �A J Greene Diaries Oct. 25.-- Early this morning we have a terrible storm of wind and rain. It brings off almost all the leaves in the forest. The forest is putting on its winter clothes. The storm carries away the golden garments. At Sunday School we have a good crowd in spite of the weather conditions. Our people are a little timid; but they are loyal in a great many respects. In the afternoon I attend the burial of Uncle George Whittington, a colored man of our community. At the requests of his friends I conduct a short burial service. The finest singing that I have ever heard is done by the colored choir. The general opinion is that a great leader of his race in this community is gone. During the afternoon we have several of the neighbors come to see us. It is a fine community for people to be on good terms. I must confess that I enjoy some company in my home. Late in the day I visit the home of Mr. W. L. Henson's. I spend an hour trying to rest and make myself pleasant in another man's home. The day is ended at home around the fireside. Oct. 26.-- Today there is a great variety of weather. At first there is an appearance of turning cold. By noon it is clear, and there is every appearance of fair weather. In the town of Boone the mud is very bad. It seems that the streets are in an awful condition. I remain at home until ten o' clock. I do some little chores about the house before I start. At the post office I have a long wait. Finally I arrive in Boone. It is past the noon hour. I go to my room in the Hall. I put in the afternoon at work. I have some fun working at my beloved Latin. On every hand I find much to do. Oct. 27.-- The air is sharp today. It comes from the northwest. This course has a fair sweep in Boone. There is no wind-break. It has a long valley in which it may press without any hinderance. In school we go through the usual routine. There is nothing to excite or arouse us. How much we do appreciate these good quiet times! A crowd of students are doing well when they are still in the study hall. On every hand we have evidence of study. After school I manage to take a little exercise. I do this by walking in the hall on the third floor. I make twenty-six trips. This gives me a little more than a mile. After a day of hard labor, a little exercise is refreshing. It tomes the tired nerves and gives us a relish for our food. A man is no older than is body. In order to keep young we must renew our youth in pleasant exercises. Unless we exercise, our brain becomes dull and we are not able to do our best work. Oct. 28.-- The weather is much colder. There is a cold wave coming from the northwest. All 1013 �the country seems to be within its grasp. The wind is putting the roads and the streets in good condition. We long to see all the streets of the town in good condition. We also wish to see all the drives and the walks on the campus in good shape. At chapel Mr. James Moore sings for us. A student body always enjoys any kind of music. I must confess that I do not have a voracious appetite for singing when I do not understand the words. A cultured voice is all right, but a display of noise does not reach me. At times I am led to belive that all the people who pretend to enjoy this type of music do not know what they are talking about. Today I try some more exercise. When I spend a few minutes in this way, I am in better shape for work. A man is just as old as his body. If it is not wisely used, it has a tendency to decay. Our bodies are kept in good shape by wise use. Oct. 29.-- Today we have a continuation of the cold wave. I must confess that I enjoy cold weather. The mind is more active, and we are able to do better mental work. The one fine thing about this weather is that we do not have any mud. At chapel we have Archdeacon Griffin with us. He leads our chapel. His remarks are apt as well as full of life and fun. His personality is pleasing. He has some ability as a platform speaker. His business at the school is to see all the Episcopal students. There are very few of this belief in school. The territory from which our students come has only a few of this kind. After the work of the day is over I go on a visiting tour. I spend a while with Aunt Alice Cook. To the delight of all her husband has come to live with her. From here I go to Mr. Corbett's to purchase some honey. To finish the tour I call on the Edgar Edmisten and wife. Perhaps this is enough for one evening. I return to my den at the Hall and resume my labors. Oct. 30.-- The weather man comes to see us today. His threats are hanging over us this morning. In a short time he gives us a little rain. After a few hours he turns loose some real snow. By night the earth is robed in spotless white. For one day the old fellow has been busy. At the noon hour I attend a Halloween Party given by the first year Cooking Class. It consists of games and a two course luncheon. To say that it is done well is putting it in a light vain [sic]. The girls are learning many valuable things. I love to see the youngsters having some first class training in the affairs of life. This morning at chapel President Dougherty makes a talk on some unwritten history about the last days and death of President Andrew Johnson. He makes the statement that he died among the laboring classes, for he had always been a champion of their cause. A man must have his climax and then his decline. 1014 �A J Greene Diaries Oct. 31.-- This has been a hard day with me. My nerves have been on high. It seems that I suffer much along this line. Beside this I am not pleasant to deal with other people. It seems to me that a man in this shape is an object of pity. The weather has been nasty. There has been much rain. This stirs up the mud. On every hand it is hard for a car to go through this town. The rain is bringing the waters to life. The ground has not been so wet during the whole summer. At night some of the young people of our community tum into ghosts and celebrate Haloween [sic]. After all the reports are in, we learn that there are many on the path. In fact three or four different groups come in collision. This furnishes amusement for the young people. It gives them a chance to extract all the silly out of their system. NOVEMBER Nov. 1.-- This is a day of rain. There has not been much time when the rain was not falling. The good weather of the past summer makes us shudder at the dark and gloomy days . After all this rain is much needed. It will fill the ground with moisture for next year. At Sunday School we have a fine crowd for the weather. By some means our people are interested in many of the good things of life. In the afternoon I attend the B. Y. P. U. The program is common. The only way to succeed at any enterprise is to keep at it. I think that it is encouraging to see how well our young people do. Today I take dinner at Uncle Johnnie Smith's. They have the following at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mast, Mr. and Mrs Conly Glenn, with their three children, Mrs. Nan Dugger and the writer. We have one of the finest dinners that I have eaten in a long time. In addition to the good dinner we have a splendid time. Nov. 2.-- This morning I arose with my temper several degrees higher than it ought to be. I must do something to rid myself of this terrible malady. I try working it off. I arrange the feed in the bam in the proper way. It is in such a shape that a man can not put much feed in it. In a short time the arrangement is better and my temper is almost normal. At ten o'clock I start for Boone. I have a long wait at Vilas for the mail. Finally I get to Boone a little past the noon hour. I go to the courthouse and other place[s] of interest in the town. I take in the movie. The famous White Fang in one of Jack London's novels is on the serene [sic]. To say the least it interests me much. From here I go to my supper. At the proper hour I am in number twenty-five ready for business. I try to use some of my time in a profitable way. 1015 �Nov. 3.-- In weather there is a great change. The sun shines and we have a spring-like day. The gloom of the last days has vanished. The conditioin of the weather has much to do with our spirits. The clear, sunshiny day puts us in a happy mood; the dark, cloudy day gives us a fit of real melancholy. At chapel today we have a genuine debate. Four of the young men from the High School debated the question: Resolved, that Prohibition has been a success. The affirmative is championed by Curtis and Klutz: the negative by Dockery and Cook. The judges are Howell, Norton and Greer from the Faculty. The decision is given to the affirmative. The young men did some fine speaking. Archie Qualls declamed [sic] a splendid piece. On the whole this debate is a decided success. It is time to arouse the old-time way of expression. The spoken word has not lost its power to move people. One by one the good things are coming to the front. Nov. 4.-- At our chapel President Dougherty gives a running sketch of the career of Dr. Edwin A. Alderman. He attributes his success in life to his ability for speech making. All over this state Dr. Alderman delivered educational addresses. Far and wide he was known as a fluent and eloquent talker. There is no doubt but what these remarkes will be a source of inspiration to many of our boys. Just after school there is a game of basket ball between the Freshmen and Sophomores of the High School. The battle is furious and many brave deeds are done on both sides. At the end of the game the Sophomores have the larger score. There are many things to divert our attention from work. It occurs that we have too many activities. Often I am surprised that a boy or a girl can find time to prepare the lessons for the day. The call comes from every direction for the various activities. The thing that is the most interesting to me is the spirit of work that is developing among the students. The sorry crowd is almost a thing of the past. The atmosphere is not congenial for them. They will have to seek other places for congenial association. On every hand we can observe some evidences of work. Busy folks give no trouble. Nov. 5.-- Today the weather man has done his worst. The fog has hung low over the earth. This damp atmosphere is disagreeable. The mud in this town is frightful. It is almost impossible for cars to go. Rev. 0. L. Brown, a methodist minister conducts our worship at chapel. His remarks are apt and to the point. The chief thought is that we are able to get what we want. A person that seemsk for the good is going to get what [he?] wants. On the other hand evil may be had for the seeking. In the afternoon the teachers of English have a meeting. The chief object is to find what we are 1016 �A J Greene Diaries doing. In general we are in accord. There are certain things that we need to eliminate. Of course all of us think that we are wise and that we have the best way of doing things. In our way of thinking we are the real thing. Our methids must not be questioned. In other words our standard is the one for all to get a pattern. Nov. 6.-- The severe weather of yesterday has changed for the better. It is so cheerful to see the sun and to know that the mud is going. Dark weather certainly does depress us. It seems that life is not sweet and that it has small values. President Dougherty talks at chapel on the use of money and how to spend it. There is no question of greater value before the young people. The craze for spending is among our people. We desire the best that there is in every respect. On of the most serious propositions that is before us is the checking of extravigance. In no time have I ever had more to do. There is not a moment of time for me to waste. I have something to do all the time. The more that years piles upon me, the more work I have on on hand. I do not have time to take the proper exercise that I need for my health. Nov. 7.-- This is one of the bad days of the year. We have rain and mud in abundance. The streets of Boone are almost ready to run. A driver has to use much care, or he will stick fast. In the afternoon I go home. We have some trouble in getting out of town. From the town limit we have easy sailing home. At Chapel Dr. Rankin talks to the student body upon the life of Edward Bok. He tells the story in a charming way. It is a story full of courage and faithfulness to duty. True worth has its value. Today we have some visitors from Tyron 140 High School. They spend the day in seeing the school. At night there is a game of basket ball. The score is in favor of the home team. After my arrival home, Mrs. Greene and I go to Sherwood's store on business. It does not take us long to make a trip. We have to have a deed probated and fix for it to be put on record. Nov. 8.-- The morning is very rough. There is much rain. We have one of the wettest periods that we have had this year. In the afternoon the clouds break away and the sun shines a while. It makes us almost happy to see the mud go. At Sunday School we have a good crowd. Owing to the weather I did not expect many to come. At times a man can be surprised. There are always a few whom the weather can put out of business. 1017 �For dinner today we have Attorney and Mrs . J. H. Bingham, Misses Nora and Roxanna Bingham, Prof. Charles R. Greene, and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Henson. They spend the afternoon with us. I must confess that we have a gay time. It is a good policy for a man to have some of his neighbors for a meal occasionally. We forget our trouble and come in touch with the better things of life. Nov. 9.-- This is a fine day. The sun has been shining all the day. The mud is going rapidly. Oh, what a change of feelings sun does bring to us! All the people love to have the warmth of the sun. It brings peace and health. During the morning I do some work. I love to get out and use an axe for a short time. It brings joy and gladness to my soul. Sometimes I want to get out and work on the farm. At the proper hour I start for Boone. It is noon when I arrive there. I transact some business before I go to my work. I hear the sale of the Mast Power plant. S. C. Eggers is the successful man. The price is four thousand dollars. From here I go to my room at the school building. I put some time in preparing for the work tomorrow . There are two subjects that interest me much. Latin and Algebra are receiving my attention. I am doing my best to learn something each day. A man must try to gain a new knowledge each day. At night I am in my room at work. I use the most of the time for writing. I love to record the events that happen dming the day. In other words I poise [sic] as historian. Nov. 10.-- This is the finest day of the season. The dark and gloomy weather has cast a shadow over all of us. A few days of sun will help all . At the chapel hour Prof. Downum talks to the student body on "Manners". Mr. Downum is at his best. By some means he is witty. His many homely illustrations bring applause from many. If we only observe, something good comes our way each day. Today we have a meeting of the faculty. This is the first one that we have had in a long time. There are not many things of importance for discussion. The schedule for examinations is determined. On every hand we hear the query: How long are we going to have for Christmas? People always look forward for a good time. In general we are in a better condition not to have any Christmas at all. Our dissipation costs us much. Nov. 11.-- Today is a legal holiday in some places, but it is a day of work in our school. We do not have many days off. I am sure that it is a wise policy for work not to stop long at a time. At the chapel hour we have some songs and a dry lecture on some parts of Europe. I should have enjoyed a rest more. Today has not been one of the happy days to me. My rest was broken last night; and I am not 1018 �A J Greene Diaries so fresh. Unless a man sleeps well, he is not in condition for the best work. On every side my work is piling up. It seems that my work will never decrease, but it increases all the time. Nov. 12.-- Today is one of our awful days. The rain has not fallen all day, but has poured. The waves come from the east, and then they change to the west. I am not able to tell how bad the mud is. There is rarely a time in this section when it is so disagreeable to go from place to place. Doubtless this is a forerunner of snow. In the evening Miss Dale of the Home Economics Department holds the center of the stage. All the costumes that have been made during the quarter are put on the stage. To say the least it is interesting to see how sensible are the designs for this season. Between the grand acts James Moore sings. The greatest effect that I observed is that he scared a baby into a fit. The little urchin is not use to such howling. He had to be carried from the Auditorium, and his wails could be heard for some time. The Japanese play shows some interesting performance. Dress is one side of life. If we are willing to confess it, all love beautiful and costly apparel. At all times we do not seek for comfort. Nov. 13.-- The wind during the night dries up the mud. In a short time the roads will be good. The sun has assisted in drying the water. The air is a little cooler. In case the weather is good the roads will soon be in good condition around the school grounds. At night we have a game of ball between the local team and Mountain City, Tenn. The game is lively from the beginning. The score is 21 to 11 in favor of the local team. A ball game is a good place for a man to act silly. There are always a few people who never learn how to behave. At a game is a good place to learn folks. A fellow often shows how high he is. As a whole the game is fine. The examinations for the quarter are on today. This is a time for real work. I tire very much in reading papers and averaging grades. The students think that it is a terrible time. More stress ought to be placed on daily work and less on the final examinations. Nov. 14.-- This is a fine day it looks as if we are never going to have any more bad weather. In fact it is too good to last long. Doubtless it is what some call a weather breeder. Examinations are on today. I have a test each period. This is a trying time for a teacher. A man must be on the alert because there are a few people are dishonest, and will use any means to pass the course. I long to see some means whereby this may be eliminated. At noon I prepare to go to Trade, Tenn. I wait a long time to go with the jitney, but it is delayed so long that I do not go. In fact I am too nervous to make a trip. In the afternoon I make a trip home. I am in such a condition that I can not rest as I ought. 1019 �Nov. 15.-- Today we have a great variety of weather. Early there is sunshine, then come clouds and mist, next we have the most violent winds, and finally there is rain in great abundance. This morning I visit my sister. I find that she is not so sick as reported. She is in the bed with her tenth child. The house is just alive with children and grandchildren. Just afternoon we have Sunday School and the B.Y.P.U. Pastor Eggers does not come. He has to attend the funeral ofEx-SheriffE. R. Eggers. This man has been sick a long time. For more than a year he has not expected to live. At times he rallied and would be better for some time, but finally this summons comes. In many respect[s] he has been an excellent citizen. Nov. 16.-- Grim winter is upon us . During the night the wind changes to the north . This brings with it a little snow. Just a few hours makes a big change in our weather conditions. There is not much variation during the entire day. The morning is spent at home. I cut some wood and do some other jobs. Just before noon I start for Boone. I arrive there at twelve o' clock. I go to my room and try to work, but it is too cold. I visit Mr. and Mrs. Hinson. From here I go to a warm room where I can do some work. I make some good time on the papers that I have to grade. I hope to have my report in within a day or two. At night I make good progress in my room with the various duties that I have to perform. Nov. 17.-- During the night we have a terrible windstorm. It is almost the hardest that I have ever experienced at this place. It continues a greater part of the day. The sun shines all the day. By night it is some warmer. At chapel we have the Rev. Mr. Kirk. He leads the devotional. He has two singers with him. The song that they sang carries a story with it. Miss Gray, of the Red Cross, makes an announcement in regard to her work. It seems that we have several things corning our way. In the afternoon and at night I work on my examinations. It will not be long until my reports will be ready for the office. This is a hard season for the teacher. Nov. 18.-- Miss Whaley, the Red Cross Nurse, tells us at chapel something about the History of the organization. At the present time there is not so much interest in the organization as there was during the war. When there is a great destruction of any kind, the Red Cross is on hand to render relief. Today I have been going into the expenditures of many students for a month. It is alarming to know how much it is costing parents to educate and bring up their children. The rapid pace that has been set for recent years is one of grave concern. My candid judgment is that we can not hold our position, nor should we desire to hold it. We can hold life in high esteem with much less. Of course 1020 �A J Greene Diaries it hurts our pride, but it is far better to have our pride wounded than for us to go headlong into bankruptcy. It seems that it is helpless times for parents. There is no stopping point. To say the least it is a very serious time. Nov. 19.-- There many events that come within our experience during one day. Some of them are sad; others are cheerful and have the wine oflife in them. Memory lets us retain many things that we need to forget. The mind is a wonderful thing. It contributes much to our joy as well as to our sadness. Today I start a course in Education. It is in the field of the Grammar Grade. It is much better for a man to confine his work to one field. How much I regret that I am not able to take courses in the best colleges of our country. A man has only one chance in life, and that is the time when he is young. My life has not been all roses. It has been one long hard struggle for existence. A man does not get much credit for what he does. Our brothers have a tendency to discount what he can really do. At times I am almost determined to strive for promotion all my days. Nov. 20.-- Today has been a great day at the School. The greates catrastophe [sic] in the history of our chapel occurs. Prof. V. C. Howell is sitting on the rostrum in a very dignified manner. Without warning his chair breaks and is lying on the floor. Of course it is useless to say that we had a good laugh. All of us roar. Prof. Howell accepts the results in a very gracious manner. Some contend that his weight causes the trouble; others say that his dignity caused it; doubtless it will never be known just what the trouble was. At night we have a game of basket ball with Dallas. A large crowd comes to see it. The game starts in grand style. In a short time the Dallas team begins to disput[e] with the referee. The good feeling that has prevailed is lost and our people become disgusted. Our boys begin to warm up and soon we have them on the run. Finally the visitors see the writing on the wall and they refuse to play further. This gives the game to our boys. Nov. 21.-- Saturday finds us in the poorest condition for work. The late hour and the excitement of the previous night dull our studying qualities. We come through the day in good style. In fact I am not so tired as usual. The Red Cross Lady concludes her discourse. She has been with us for a week. She is pleasant and we are sure that she knows her job. In the afternoon I go home. I go from town to Vilas with Miss Nora Bingham. By some means the good woman treat[s] with me with the greatest respect. Even they help me to get home. It is much appreciated. Upon my arrival at home I go into the wood business. With the help of the boys I cut some wood. A little work helps me when I am worn out with the work of the week. To tell the truth I am too tired to rest when I arrive at home from the toil of the week. 1021 �Nov. 22.-- This is a fine day. The sun soon melts the frost. It is a morning almost as delightful as spring. It makes a man want to be out in the open. The entire day delights us all. Mrs. Greene and I attends [sic] Sunday School. The crowd is a little slow in coming in. In the final we have a good school. Some of our people have too much business to come to our school. It seems that many people try to see how many things that they can do on Sunday. It does look as if we might do enough in six days. After school we go to Mr. Brinkley' s for dinner. I must confess that we have a good time. At two o'clock we go to the church for the B.Y.P.U. Our young people are doing well. The program is carried out in good style. At a late hour we arrive at home. The events of the day has please [sic] us very much. Just at night there is a change of weather. The fine day is a weather breeder. Nov. 23.-- This is a real winter day. This 141 is a little snow and some frost in the air. The wind is a little piercing. The first thing that I do is to look for some timber. I discover how much good fire wood that I have. This delights me. A man cannot have a pleasant home unless he can have a good fire. After this I cut wood for more than one hour. I rest a short time and start for Boone. The mail is on time and I am soon in Boone. I go to my room for study. I use all the afternoon in reading in Education. I find many interesting things about Elementary Education. I go from this to various other things. It seems that I have more work than I can do. The happy man is the man who keep[s] busy all the time. Nov. 24.-- This is a cold day. The sun shines, but the air is piercing in the extreme. In every crevice it enters. The ground does not thaw any. If this kind of weather could last, it would be fine from a standpoint of health. This is a day full of duties for me. I am on the go from early morning until late at night. I do not have a moment in which to relax. A man is not able to stand up under this. Today we have a meeting of the faculty. One of the important things that is disposed of is the program for Thanksgiving Day. From this we dive into a general routine of things. Some members of our faculty love to talk much. Their work is the most important work of all. Nov. 25.-- The weather has a great change during the night. The temperature rises. By the afternoon the rain begins to fall. The fog hangs closely over the land. Just yesterday it is bitter cold; today it is warm enough to go without extra wraps. 141 There? 1022 �A J Greene Diaries At the chapel period President Dougherty makes a talk to the student body upon honesty. Perhaps there is no trait in a person that counts so much. With it are allied industry and truth. Character counts above all. After.school we have a meeting of the English teachers. There are certain principles that we are trying to establish; there are certain defects that we are trying to eliminate. All of us seem to have the same opinion of the work. At night I go to Mr. John W . Hodges to listen in on the Radio. Without any wire we can hear a man speak a thousand miles. We have the best in all kinds of entertainments. It is possible to get the best instruction to be had. The latest is in the air. Nov. 26.-- This is Thanksgiving Day. It is the annual occasion when we cease from our work and take an inventory of what God has done for us during the year. The first part of the morning is spent in writing letters. I use this day to write my friends. The second event is an experience in the dental chair. I have my first tooth extracted painlessly. This process has come to us from Germany. There is absolutely no pain. The job of eating dinner comes upon me. I make a good job of it if my mouth is a little sore. The game of ball between the College qnd the Deaf and Dumb School of Morganton play. It is one among the best games that we have had in a long time. It is clean from the beginning. By aa hard battle our boys win. As a final event of the day I grade some papers. I enjoy it very much. Tomorrow I am even with my papers. These are some of the activities of the day. The final record for the day is the weather. All the day there has been a mist. The fog has been so dense that a man can not see far. Doubtless it is one among the worst days that we have had this season. The mud is dreadful to think about. Nov. 27.-- I wish to record how well that I have felt today. I rested well during the night. My work has moved alone 142 smoothly all day. The physical condition has much to do with how we get on in the world. A man is due himself the proper care for health. The power of pushing work depends upon our physical fitness. At the chapel President Dougherty talks upon the good qualities that may be developed in games. The question comes up: Does the points developed in physical training functioin in the other activities of life? Every student ought to play some kind of games. It gives us pleasure to have a real thrill. 142 Along? 1023 �The subject of subnormal children has received some of my attention today. This is one thing that a teacher of children needs to have some special knowledge. More people are below the normal than we think there are. This group of people needs the sympathetic attention of those who work with them. It is difficult for us to be as careful as the subject demands. Nov. 28.-- The weather man brings us some better conditioins. At least the sun drives the blues away. It is surprising how much weather conditions affect us. The clear, cool sunshiney day brings us the cheer and the wine of life. In school we have a day of hard work. By the end of the week our vitality is at a low ebb. There is such a thing as a man doing more than he is able to do. As a whole my work is more satisfactory to myself. There has not been much friction in the classes that I have. At chapel Mr. Wright performs with his music. He sings three songs. To be frank I must confess that I am not exceedingly fond of this kind of music. However, when the performance is staged, a man must look pleased and dignified. Many people clap their hands when the bore is over. This is a method of rejoicing. Nov. 29.-- This morning I attend Sunday School at Willowdale. There are several people present. Some of our people manage to arrive at Sunday School just in time for the close. I believe that our school is coming to the front. Never before have we had so many people who are interested in the growth of our community. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown have dinner with us. To say the least they are congenial company. About the middle of the afternoon I visit Aunt Polly McBride. There is no way to induce her to see that it is sweet to live. She looks for trouble all the time. From here I go to Conly Glenn for a visit. At night we have a program at our church. The program is in charge of Mrs Coleman. The children give us a good exercise. The young people have a splendid program. Prof. J. F. Spainhour delivers an address full of thought and the better things of life. In all the little exercises is a source of inspiration. Nov. 30.-- The day comes to us replete with things to do. The first event is a visit to a neighbor's on business. The next observation is the work on Highway No. 69. The hard-surfacing commences. About one dozen trucks are hauling sand from the river. This will stop a part of the mud to my house. Then I have a lunch before I start for Boone. When I arrive at Vilas, I do not have to wait long until the jitney comes. At noon I arrive in Boone. At once I go to my room in the School Building and work for some time. Late in the afternoon I go to Mr. J. S. Stanberry's. I spend about one hour with them. We have a splendid time. From here I go to my supper and then to my room for the night. I work for several hours before I retire for the night. The day has been one of intense activity. A man would be surprised to record all the details of one day. The things that we encounter 1024 �A gives us the rich experiences of life. 1025 J Greene Diaries �DECEMBER Dec. 1.-- I must confess that my teaching experience today has been a joy. The first day in the week is usually my best day. As a rule the pupils are the least prepared on this day. A holiday does the student the least good. By some means he looses [sic] some information during the period. In our system of education the children ought to keep going all the time. This is a day in which I have been thinking of life. What a bitter existence some people do lead! The highest aspects of real living do not come their way. The truth of the matter is they lead a truly animal existence. Oh, how much we have missed when we fail to have mental growth! After all the joys of the mind are governed by the condition of the body. The two are closely connected. The better condition that the mind is in, the happier we are. The road to happiness depends upon the condition of the body and mind. Dec. 2.-- The weather is perfectly awful. There has been some rain during the entire day. The mud has never been worse in Boone. It is slick and we cannot get from one place to another. Such days as we are having makes us stupid and dull. We have to push ourselves into work. At the chapel hour we have a debate by the Appalachian Literary Society. The subject of capital punishment is discussed. The boys do not put much life into the discussion. The affair is rather tame. Mr. Wright, Mr. Wilson and I are the judges. Mr. Wilson leaves before it is time for the decission [sic] to be given. The result is there is no decission. Worth Speas declaims. This is a fine form of literary exercise. To commit to memory a fine oration and then to deliver it before an audience is a fine drill in English. The mind becomes full of words and fine phrases. This develops our power of expression. Dec. 3.-- There is a change in the weather. Late in the day it becomes clear. I long to see the town clear of mud. About the school buildings the mud is terrible. In a few years this will be a thing of the past. One book has attracted my attention. It is a work on religious education. Never before have people been so much interested in this theme. The religious world is going through a period of transition. The past has given emphasis to preaching; at the present we are changing to teaching. In the past we have been looking after adults; now we are seriously concerned with the education of children. After school we work at reports. This is an interesting event. At times I am amused at the position that many teachers take. The ways that we arrive at conclusions are at times crude. By likes and dislikes we stumble at figures. 1026 �A J Greene Diaries Dec. 4.-- The weather man has been busy all the day. Early this morning it is warm and the sun is shining. From all appearance we are in for some pretty weather. By noon the clouds begin to all [sic]. It is not long until the rain commences to fall lightly. By night the rain is coming down in good style. We are in for some mud. The greatest event of the day is a game of Basket ball between Boone and Cove Creek High School. The battle is fought out in good style. There are many deeds done on both sides. Finally the score stands 40 to 13 in favor of the local team. It is frightful to think how much work that I have on hand. There are three sets of English papers for me to read. By some means I have not been able to push my work. It will take two days for me to get even with the world. There are so many things that call my attention. I am busy all the time. My time is not my own. Dec. 5.-- During the night there is an abundance of rain. The truth of the matter is that it is one of the worst times that we have had in a long time. Just after daylight the rain ceases and we have a fine day. The clouds banish, the sun beams down, the mud goes, and all the inhabitants rejoice. In school we have the usual routine. At the close of the week all of us are tired. It is enough to cause gloom to come over us. At chapel Mr. Rankins [sic] tells us some important things concerning the English language. The history is told in a few words. The number that speak it are favorably mentioned. The flexibility and usefulness has been the pride of all. Today it is the greatest spoken language in the world. None of us measure its value and its beauty. Dec. 6.-- This is a day full of activity. By some means I am out at early hourthis morning. Mr. Jeter Ramsey and I go to Trade, Tenn. We arrive there in time for Sunday School. There are not many in school. The number is small. Mr. Ramsey leads the singing and I teach. At the eleven o'clock hour I talk to the people from the theme, ["]The Name of Jesus". The folks give me excellent attention. They seem to be interested in what I am saying. After preaching we go to G. T. Lethco's for dinner. This is one of the finest that I have eaten in a long time. We spend some time here most pleasant! y. By the middle of the afternoon we start for my home at Vilas. To say the least it has been a day of activity, and I have enjoyed it immensely. At night I engage in reading a work on "Religious Education". This is a subject in which I am very much interested in. I fear our churches are falling down on the job. We depend too much on talk and too little on training. We leave our religious instruction to the weakling, or we ignore it totally. The church will not come to her own until she teaches her children. 1027 �Dec. 7.-- The day is cool. There is a brisk wind from the north. Many people pronounce it a real blizzard. The sun shines, but the ground does not thraw [sic] . My activities today have been numerous. The first job that I have is typewriting. By the time that it is over I must start for Boone. At Vilas I catch a ride. In a short time I am in Boone. I am interested in many things. One of these is a county Agent. Today we have a meeting before the Commissioners. The sentiment seems to be in favor of a man who is able to deliver the goods. The farmer must be prosperous if we are to have a great county. After the meeting is over, I go to my work at the school. By some means I am not able to get much done. I manage to read one set of papers and to do some general reading. At the hour for retiring I am tired enough to rest. Dec. 8.-- The first work of the week comes to us today. As a rule the lessons are poorly prepared. Usually I feel so well that I run with much smoothness. As the week comes on, the rough work gets the best of a man. It is hard for a man to run at his best all the time. At our chapel today there is much doing. The quartett [sic] gives some negro selections. A student body loves music. There is not any thing that lends more joy to this group of people than a change. There are so many talks the students grow tired of them. Mr. John K. Perry, of Sweet water, attends chapel and makes a brief talk to the students. He is the type of man that says what he has and retires from the scene. In the afternoon I try my skill in grading papers. I work for more than three hours in order to catch up with my work. It takes me far into the night. The hardest work that a teacher does [is?] paper work. This is necessary in order to keep in close touch with the progress of the class. Dec. 9.-- As a whole the day has been delightful. The air has been sharp, but the mud is a thing of the past. The wind and the sun have dried up the mud. Anyway the cool weather makes us more alert. At chapel Mr. Wilson tells about a trip to the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. By using dry humor he makes a hit. I am not sure whether all students enjoy these talks or not. I am somewhat inclined to believe that the majority do not. After all many good things are delived from the platform. At night I become interested in the treatment of dull children in our schools. Many of us teachers think that a child [is dull ?] when it is not true. There is no doubt in my mind as to the shameful treatment that is accorded my students. The gods do not bestow the gift of intellect upon some in abundance as they do upon others. The wise teacher will observe and discover those that are subnormal. Dec. 10.-- During the night the wind blew violently. It was so severe that many of us could not 1028 �A J Greene Diaries sleep much. There is a continuation during the day. Boone is in a gap. We are in for full benefits of all wind. I must record that we received it last night with interest. Even a brick house is made to tremble. The windows rattled loudly. Mr. Logan holds the stage of action today at chapel. His subject is "The Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains". He tells many interesting things concerning the Rockies. The state is so constructed that it is difficult for me to hear all that is said. The talks are to continue from time to time. Today has been hard for me. By some means I am out too early. I move along so much better than I expected. The classes have responded well. I must confess that I have enjoyed the work of the day. There has not been much to disturb. I think that life is sweet and that it is worth living. Dec. 11.-- The change in the weather is marked. In place of wind we have a little rain. The weather man is threatening us with muc. There is one thing that we can depend upon and that is a different kind of weather every day or two. One extreme follows another. Mr. Williams shows off his wisdom. It is a lecture on the change of the European map. In these talks much information is imparted and many interesting things said, but I have serious doubt if students fully appreciate the effort. Many look upon them as a bore. Within their hearts they resent the pains taken to help them. Just after school there is a meeting of the faculty. The great question of getting out for Christmas is up for settlement. Why are we so crazy about the holidays? We are not in good condition when they are over. The conditions for getting an early day are rather hard on the teachers. We are to have two Mondays for work. At night I enjoy reading a chapter in a book that explains why we swear. The best explanation that I have ever heard was given by an illiterate man. Here it is: It gives a man a little ease. This acts as a valve to let out the emotion that has been restrained. Dec. 12.-- This is a day full of work. I have no time that I can call my own. From early morning until late at night some job is demanding my attention. I suppose that it is to a man's highest interest to have a job on his hands. The idler is the one that is miserable. In the afternoon I finish my work and go home. I have to walk for more than two miles. I thought I was in for the whole trip, but a man in a truck comes to my rescue. In a short time I am at home. I must confess that I am tired enough to rest. A week of work gets the best of a man. I wish a change. At night I attend a moot court at the Cove Creek High School. In many respects it is a light 1029 �program. The lawyers try to look dignified. In many respects it is not worth the price. There is one good feature about a thing of this nature. It gives relaxation from the serious affairs of life. It is late when I arrive home. I must confess that I am tired enough to have some rest. Dec.13.-- As usual this is a busy day for me. At our Sunday School we have several interesting discussion[s] on the purpose of life. It occurs to me that there are only a few people that really have a driving purpose in life. They leave every thing to chance. In other words they drift with the tide. Mrs. Greene and I take dinner at Mr. W. L. Henson's. His guests are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Qualls, of Boone. We have a splendid time as well as a good dinner. It is worth while to be in the company of sociable people. At our home in the afternoon we have Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Thomas and Mrs. Ed. Williams, of Mabel as visitors. We have a good time. The best way for me to rest is to walk about with a few people. At a late hour I start for Boone. Just as I get in the Highway Roby Greer comes along and carries me to Boone. In a little time I am in the town. I go straight to my room, and engage in reading and writing. I choose to retire early in order to obtain a good night's rest. Dec. 14.-- The rain is pouring again this morning. When we think that the weather is going to be good, the rain begins to fall. The worst thing about mud is that it impedes our ability to move from place to place. On every hand we hear the complain[t] that the streets are terrible to see. Our work in school has been excellent. I have enjoyed it immensely. I must confess that I do not admire six days in a week. A man needs a day to rest. I must record here that we have a splendid school. The deportment of the students is the best that we have ever had. After school I take my usual exercise. If I fail to do this, I am not able to do my best work. I do not take the care of my body that I ought. In our habits of life we tear down much faster than nature can build up. At night I have a splendid time reading. I love to read and think about the great motives that give us our great driving power of life. The trouble is that our motives are not of the right kind. They are low and unworthy of us. Dec. 15.-- When we have nothing else to record, we have the weather to fall back on. Today we have some rain all day. The mud is just as bad as we can expect it. The streets are tom up, the cars plow through the dirt, and the rains fix for us to have some real joy in wadding [sic]. Tosday I have felt the best that I have in a long time. The good rest during the night has given 1030 �A J Greene Diaries me a pleasant day. As a usual thing the day of this kind affords us much remorse. A man who treats himself with any degree of thoughtfulness is due to feel well all the time. Life has much joy in it when we live in the right way. The writer gives a talk at chapel on strange words and expressions. By the attention that we received I think that our talk was appreciated. During the day many fine expressions of complimentary nature came to us. Of course a man appreciates these--even when they are flattery. Of late I am interested in the subject of play. It is one among the most natural of our activities. The young of all animals play. In some way all animal life needs to train the body for defense. In other words we try to express the experiences of the race in games. As a means of education play occupies a very commanding position. In other words it holds the key to success. Dec. 16.-- The weather man gives us a chance to make comment. At an early hour it is densely foggy and has the appearance of cold and snow. Just before noon the clouds vanish and the sun delights us. In a few hours we are threatened with rain. I suppose that there is no place that has so many weather moods as Boone. There are so many changes in one day. Mr. Kirby, an agent for Ginn and Co., 143 comes to see us at school. At the chapel program he makes a talk. His best thought is that a few things ought to be mastered well. There is no doubt in mind but what it takes that to grow and develop a strong individual. The weakling is the one that spreads out over much territory. One of things that is attracting my attention is a course in Elementary Education. To my mind it is one of the choice fields to work. To know the job and how to put it across is one of the fine arts. Dec. 17.-- The weather man is in for remarks again today. This morning there is a heavy wind. It is from the north. I must record that Boone is getting its share of it. During the day the temperature falls. This is one of the coldest days that we have had this season. The mud is a thing of the past. Things at the school have come on well. The work has been a little tiring. At chapel Prof. Logan leads the singing. Some of the students think that they must clap all new singers. Mr. Rankin tells about a Methodist preacher who made a fool of himself by making a noise and talking at the wrong time. After supper I go to town on business. The stores in the town are in holiday attire. It is surprising to know how many fine things that may be found in this little town. There are so many 143 A textbook publisher. 1031 �things to please and to delight the children. The old can have their desires satisfied. Dec. 18.-- At chapel today Mr. Rankin makes a masterful appeal for certain abuses of the building to cease. He makes a skillful appeal to the thinking element of the school. We are sure that only a few engage in this disgraceful work. In every school there are always several who are vicious and dirty on the inside. The weather man brings wind and cold. It gives us easy traveling, because there is no mud for us to wade. Sometimes I wish that we could have cold weather all the time. The weather is so uneven that it is not conducive to good health. The cool days and nights are what gives our minds vigor. The warm days make us sleepy and dull. In the afternoon I read many papers. This is one of the hard jobs that a man has to do. There are so many students who just do enough to get by with a course. In order to succeed well in any line of human activity it takes long and careful preparation. Without this it is hard to have success in the world. Christmas has a peculiar effect on the minds of people. There are so many foolish things connected with it. Is it unfair to say that it is a period when people go on a debauch? We engage in so many things that are contrary to health and longevity. The wisest of us must confess that we are fools . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 55 [September 30, 1925 - December 18, 1925] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 50.4 MB 64 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_055_1925_0930_1925_1218 Description An account of the resource Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from September 30 through December 18, 1925. He wrote on September 30th, that he wanted to record experiences that will give pleasure and information to others. His goal was to both amuse and to inform. In the diary he wrote about his visit with friends, daily chapel, and his work at Appalachian Training School. He also included information about the weather and community events. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 66 [January 25, 1928 - April 29, 1928] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 65.1 MB 98 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_066_1928_0125_1928_0429 Description An account of the resource This diary was recorded by Andrew Jackson Greene from January 25th through April 29th, during the year of 1928. Greene wrote each day an account of what he experienced that day. His typical day involved Willlowdale Baptist Church, Appalachian Training School, visits with neighbors, and a trip to Boone. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1920s Administration Building basketball Boone Central Dining Room Chapel Cleveland County court Cove Creek David Greene educational standards Fifth Sunday Meeting Greer Café Justice Hall Lonnie Henson Miss Margaret Eury Miss Maude Greene Mitchell College Normal School Paul Henson President Dougherty R.M. Brooks Reverend J.M. Denton Reverend P.A. Hicks Ruth Tugman Teachers College The four year college Trap Hill Union County Valle Crucis Vilas W.J. Sherwood W.R. Lovill W.Y. 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Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 70 [February 13, 1929 - May 17, 1929] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 88.9 MB 97 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_070_1929_0213_1929_0517 Description An account of the resource Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from February 13 through May 17, 1929. Greene continues teaching at Appalachian State Normal School. The school competes in basketball with Cullowhee Normal. Keeping this diary is a release for Greene. He admits that the days he is not able to write are hard for him. He writes what he did that day, who he saw, and what happened in and around the community. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1920s A.R. Smith A.W. Smith Appalachian Normal School basketball Beaver Dam Blowing Rock Boiling Spring Junior College Boone Baptist Church Boone Trail Café Chapel Clyde Mast Cullowhee Normal D.D. Dougherty Demonstration School Dessie Mae Triplett Dr. Will O Gordon Edith Knight G.P. Eggers Herbert Hoover Lenoir –Rhyne College Piedmont Festival presidential election Professor James Monroe Downum Rebecca Boone Tea Room Three Forks Association W.H. Brown W.W. Mast West Jefferson Willowdale Baptist Church https://omeka-test.library.appstate.edu/files/original/c17a60737429f89c496a1b3f28163eb8.pdf 99e70fbd6e4c78bbfdaa241bf633b49b PDF Text Text MARGIN RULED �0 ^T/isv^is-*-^ f * ** J^^^^f » —-^t-—Z!! ^y . - - ^^ tX^t*^* -^•Z-^-T—-/"?£- &*W^-~^ �r . .<O , <? �^7^~*^rz^o ^CsyL&'^Hs' �,^- £Z-^*:*-r* ' _/? £* --- &---t)Ls<+^r~~ "J— -^?Z^rz^tsU**sr �/ �It �, - ( �^^<J-^T- 'f A / • O^7-^^x^>u-?^' ^ 'J ^t^yu^—fcL-^-- �CX-^*-^v-^^ t ' .—£-za—y-. 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Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 73B [February 7, 1930 - April 20, 1930] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 78.6 MB 75 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_073B_1930_0207_1930_0420 Description An account of the resource This diary was written during 1930 from November 29th through December 17th by Andrew Jackson Greene. He wrote each day about the going on at the school, the weather, his church, and the community. He named all of his friends and family that he interacted with, whether it be someone who visited at chapel, someone that also taught at the college, or someone that he knew on a deeper level. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1930s Abner Smith Alexander Mull Appalachian College basketball Boone Bristol Tennessee Catawba College Chapel Elon College Guilford College H.R. Eggers Harkens Island North Carolina Herman Eggers John C. Winston Publishing Company Lincoln Memorial University Newland Hall Primary Education Reverend Walter E. Wilson St. Valentine’s Day student programs Sunday School V.M. Presnell Vilas W.H. 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Title A name given to the resource Andrew Jackson Greene Collection Description An account of the resource The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190">AC.105: Andrew Jackson Greene Collection</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-1942 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright - United States</a> Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diary of Andrew Jackson Greene, Volume 95 [January 14, 1934 - February 23, 1934] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a title="Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942" href="https://appstate-speccoll.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/190" target="_blank">Andrew Jackson Greene Collection, 1906-1942</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 55.4 MB 65 pages Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 105_095_1934_0114_1934_0223 Description An account of the resource This diary was recorded from January 14 through February 23, 1934 by Andrew Jackson Greene. He included community information such as the measles developing in Vilas. He reported the daily weather, the church events, the Sunday school lessons, and of course the daily activities at the college. Many days his writing is nearly all about the work at the college. Subject The topic of the resource Watauga County (N.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century Baptists--Clergy--North Carolina--Watauga County Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Greene, Andrew Jackson, 1883-1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No Copyright – United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Diaries Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. <a title="Andrew Jackson "Greene collection" href="https://omeka.library.appstate.edu/collections/show/39" target="_blank"> Andrew Jackson Greene collection </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Watauga County (N.C.) Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. <a title="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" href="https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html" target="_blank"> https://www.geonames.org/4497707/watauga-county.html</a> Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1930s ASTC Library basketball Boone Baptist Church Boone Methodist Church Callie Garland Cleo Mitchell Clint Reese Frances Stegall John Howell Johnnie Hodges Johnson City Tennessee Lenoir Rhyne Lexie Miller Lillian Crow Little Women Mountain City Tennessee Pansy Greene Professor G.P Eggers Professor Guy H. Hill Professor H.R. Eggers Recorders Courthouse Reverend M.A. Adams Reverend P.A. Hicks S.C. Eggers Sunday School Vilas