James G.K. McClure, Jr. Collection

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Title

James G.K. McClure, Jr. Collection

Subject

Agriculture

Description

The photographs and publications in this collection were part of the work of the Farmers Federation of Western North Carolina, an organization founded by James G.K. McClure, Jr. in 1920 in Fairview, North Carolina near Asheville. Eventually the Federation expanded into twenty-one counties in Western North Carolina and affected many aspects of farm families' lives. The photographs in the collection were taken to document these lives and the Federation's work for publications such as The Farmers Federation News, a monthly magazine.

Creator

Farmers Federation

Source

James G.K. McClure, Jr. Collection, Southern Appalachian Archives, Mars Hill University

Publisher

Southern Appalachian Archives, Liston B. Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies, Mars Hill University

Date

1920-1960

Contributor

Farmers Federation

Rights

These images may be viewed, downloaded, and printed for personal and educational use, but any commercial use is prohibited without permission from the Southern Appalachian Archives, Mars Hill University. Questions may be directed to the Archivist at (828) 689-1262 or archives@mhu.edu.

Coverage

Western North Carolina

Collection Items

82-10-974
This is a photograph of a man planting a plant in a cold frame.

82-10-122
This is a photograph of an older man and woman in a cabbage patch with corn behind them. The man is carrying a long-necked gourd.

Mrs. Osborne with candy roaster squashes and pumpkins
This is a published photograph of a woman surrounded by pumpkins and candy roaster squashes. The caption says, "This lovable old lady, 72 years old, grew these candy roasters and pumpkins, and many more things, in her own garden this year. She…

Advertisement for Planter's Fertilizer and Asgrow Seeds
This advertisement for Planter's Fertilizer and Asgrow Seeds has a photograph of Mrs. W.E. Shuford in her garden in the Beaver Lake section of Buncombe County.

"Treat the Step-Child Better"
This is an article advocating for the family garden to receive more attention and greater care on the farm, arguing that it is often slighted in favor of cash crops.

"Herb-Gardening"
This is an article on culinary herb gardening.

"Wanted Candy Roaster Seed and Potato Onions"
This is an advertisement from Carolina Garden Stores, Inc. in Asheville, North Carolina that says, "Wanted Candy Roaster Seed and Potato Onions."

Illustration of several varieties of herbs
This is a line drawing of several varieties of culinary herbs with the caption, "A little patch of herbs is a valuable garden and kitchen adjunct."

Illustration of several varieties of carrots
This is a line drawing of several varieties of carrots.

Illustration of peas
This is a line drawing of peas with the caption, "Peas have been improved to a point where they are nearly double the size of the older types."
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