This article appeared in the Volume 2, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2020 issue of the Appalachian Curator. Click here to view a PDF of the full issue. The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University By Jeremy A. Smith The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University preserves the written words, images, and sounds that document life in southern Appalachia. Since its beginning in 1978, the Archives has sought to support original research, educational engagement, public outreach, and artistic creativity. Over the past forty-two years, the Archives has grown into one of the leading repositories in the world for preserving and providing access to southern Appalachia’s history and culture. Today…
