Presentation made March 28, 2015 at the 2015 Appalachian Studies Conference, which took place at Eastern Tennessee University. Panelists recounted aspects of an exhibition, organized and presented by the Rural Heritage Museum of Mars Hill University, that examined the history Read More …

Interview completed September 11, 2014 At what age did you attend the school? Age 6-11 years old Where did you live when attending the school? Forks of Ivy on the Buncombe county side, right as you cross the bridge from Read More …

Article on the Rev. Dr. Joseph Smith written by Pauline Cheek, May 14, 1986

Charlene Ray, inspired and raised by her grandmother, Lucinda Briscoe Ray. Article from the Journal, November 1978

Detailing the art career of Charity Ray Written by Pauline Cheek, January 1981  

Interview with Manuel Briscoe by Pauline and Edwin B. Cheek, June 18, 1983

Written by Pauline Cheek, June 4, 1984  

Article from the Asheville Citizen, June 6, 1984  

What is your age? 65 Where did you live when attending the school? Marshall What did you call the school at the time you attended? Mars Hill school Attended the school in the 50’s. What grades did you attend there Read More …

Where did you live when attending the school? Asheville What did you call (name) the school at the time you attended? Mars Hill School Did you attend the school in 40’s, 50’s, 60’s? 50s What grades did you attend there Read More …