Just over the hill : Black Appalachians in Jackson County, Western North Carolina / by Victoria A. Casey McDonald ; foreword by Marie T. Cochran.
| Author/creator |
Casey McDonald, Victoria A. author. |
| Other author/creator | Cochran, Marie T., writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Cullowhee, NC : Western Carolina University, Hunter Library, [2022] |
| Distribution Info | [Chapel Hill, N.C.] : Distributed by the University of North Carolina Press |
| Copyright Notice | ©2022 |
| Description | xi, 183 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Foreword / Marie T. Cochran -- Preface -- Section I (1825-1900) -- Introduction -- Where it all began: my great-great grandmother -- Amanda Tomas: my great-grandmother -- Long journey home: Granny Ede - Cudge Thomas: just a body servant to my colonel -- Pinckney Crawford: the Balsam Defender -- Sip Bryson: a man of few words -- George Rogers: First African American land owner -- Lucinda Bryson Love: the first legal marriage after the Civil War -- The incident at Dillsboro Crossing -- Aunt Zelia and son: pillars of their church -- Integrated service at Riverside Baptist Church -- Aunt Zettie Casey: laundering was her business -- Mojo: the healing hands of Aunt Clercy -- Grant Wilson: backbone of Maize Chapel -- Aunt Mell: keeper of the old ways -- Miss Josephine and Mr. Sherman Davis -- John C. Howell: Order of Odd Fellows -- Wheeling and dealing: Mr. Jim Wesley Wells -- Section II (1901-1930) -- Introduction -- Mr. Homer Rogers: born to work -- Serving in the white man's war: Pvt. William Rogers -- Architect of Methodist churches: George Dallas Gray -- The man of the hour: 'Fessor Davis -- For a grammar school diploma: George Estus Casey -- Bussing in Jackson County -- The colored men of the tannery -- The songbird of Tannery Flats: Miss Gertie -- Molly Worley and Alice Turk Mingus: midwives -- Mr. Silas Davis: boarding house operator -- Deacon Emory E. Curry: plumber -- Wilsy Dorsey: A field of dreams -- The church organist: Miss Ethel May Fisher -- The perfect couple: Mr. Ode and Miss Hattie Bryson -- Uncle Charlie Casey: charity begins at home -- Rev. Joe H. Smith: a servant to all -- Section III (1931-1950) -- Introduction -- Uncle Smart: hoodoo man -- Civil Conservation Corps: Bob Bryson's saving grace -- The Sylva Women's Club -- Miss Mamie Davis and the Flood of 1940 -- Migrating north: the James Robert Casey, Sr. story -- Gossip columnists or news reporters! -- Miss Derosette Casey: First PTA president of CHS -- A call to duty: Private Ida Jean Allen -- The Pettit brothers: serving their country -- The 30th session of the feast in the wilderness -- 'Fessor Wade: the man in the middle -- Aunt Della: the good Samaritan -- Liberty Jubilee singers -- The Lackey men -- Miss Susie and Mr. Charlie: sacrifices for their children's future -- Section IV (1950-1965) -- Introduction -- Leroy Leonard McDonald: buffalo soldier/janitor -- 'Fessor Frank: the lame duck principal -- Miss Grace: a safe place to play -- Uncle Clifford: farrier and firefighter -- Streater Star Athletics: "Watch the ceiling boys" -- First tooth pulled at 82: Miss Rose Ann -- Miss Frederick: her children followed in her footsteps -- Casey brothers managed Black baseball teams -- From Jook Joint to Church House: Supt. C. W. Johnson, Jr. -- Avon calling: Miss Mildred -- Called to preach the gospel: Miss Mary |
| Abstract | "Long before the term 'Affrilachia' became popular, Victoria A. Casey McDonald spent decades gathering the stories of her family and neighbors in North Carolina's Jackson County. Her book, Just Over the Hill: Black Appalachians in Jackson County, Western North Carolina, presents a collection of narratives that illuminate the lives of African Americans in the region. These stories include her grandmother's, Amanda Thomas, who was born into bondage. The biographies and histories continue through the twentieth century and feature educators, soldiers, factory workers, ministers, athletes, and other community members. Originally published in 2012, this edition of Just Over the Hill with an afterword Marie T. Cochran continues to speak for these resilient individuals to generations to come."-- Provided by publisher |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Casey McDonald, Victoria A. Just over the Hill. Chapel Hill : Western Carolina University, 2022 9781469672090 |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| ISBN | 1469672030 paperback |
| ISBN | 9781469672038 paperback |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | NC Stacks | F262.J2 C373 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |