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Millard and Ramona Lampell discuss their book "O, Appalachia"

BROADCAST: Oct. 23, 1989 | DURATION: 00:50:51

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Synopsis

According to Ramona Lampell, Appalachia is often associated with hillbilles and poor people. The Lampells wanted to change that stereotype with their book, "O, Appalachia: Artists of the Southern Mountains". By showing off the work of 20 artists', the Lampells hope the people of Appalachia feel good about themselves and where they come from.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 23, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts

People

Artists Authors, Writers

Tags

Lampell, Millard, 1919-1997--Interviews Lampell, Millard, 1919-1997. O, Appalachia. Lampell, Ramona--Interviews Lampell, Ramona. O, Appalachia. Folk art--History--Appalachian Region, Southern--20th century. Folk artists--Biography.--Appalachian WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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