Adair Bath Bell Boyd Breathitt Carter Casey
Clark Clay Clinton Cumberland Edmonson Elliott Estill Fleming Floyd Garrard Green Greenup Harlan Hart Johnson Knott Knox Laurel Lawrence Lee Leslie Letcher Lewis Madison Magoffin Martin Mason Menifee Montgomery Morgan Owsley Perry Pike Pulaski Rowan Russell Wolfe
Jackson Lincoln McCreary Monroe Powell Rockcastle Russell Wayne Whitley
Design & Development
By Gloria Stepp Design
Architecture
Artists
Historical Music Recordings
Oral Histories
Public Art
Letcher County StatisticsKentucky PostSecondary Education Profile (CPE) .PDF file
Fedstats
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Caudill, C.B., Store Photos
7822 KY 7 S
Blackey, KY
Architecture: Balloon Framed
Portions of Main Sts., Broadway, Bentley, Webb, and Hayes Aves., Church, Pine, Cowan, Madison Sts, River Rd., Hazard Rd
Whitesburg, KY
Architecture: Bungalow/Craftsman
Art and Craft Supplies back to top
Mountains of Scraps 4236 Highway 15
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8005
Fax: 606-633-8544
scrapbook materials and supplies
Pine Mountain/Letcher County Craft Co-op 331 Highway 119 N.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0185
Art and Craft supplies
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Anita BentleyTeacher/photographer/artist
Jeff Chapman-Crane
Painter and sculpture
2356 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
e-mail: chapmancrane@peoplepc.com
phone: 606-633-8652
Sharman Chapman-Crane Facilitator of The Heritage Quilt Project in Letcher County
2356 Hwy 806
Eolia, KY 40826
e-mail: chapmancrane@peoplepc.com
633-5065
Chris Day www.chrisdayart.com
267 Black Bottom Road
Jeremiah, KY 41826
Email: msichris@tvscable.com
606-634-4981
Dianna Holbrook Painting/Jewelry Making
506 Webb Branch
Jenkins, KY 41537
dholbrook@mikrotec.com
606-855-4379
Cell # 606-634-4369
Linda Jarrett (606) 633-2241
49 5th St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
KY DESIGNS P.O. Box 1053
Thornton, KY 41855
606-658-0084
Email
Web Design
David Lucas P.O. Box 135
Cromona, KY 41810
Narramore Photography
Trey Narramore
1181 Hwy 119N Suite# 5
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606)633-2002
narr9836@tvscable.com
TRB Photography Thomas R. Biggs
680 Highway 160
Premium, KY
606-633-0733 606-424-0370
Richie Ritchie 9 Finger Art
richieritchie@gmail.com
606-561-8762
Burnside, Kentucky
Carves wood, stone, and concrete
Sherry Sexton Oil and Acrylic painting
e-mail: Sherry.sexton@letcher.kyschools.us
12908 Hwy 7 North Deane, Ky. 41812
Phone# 606-855-4732
Wright’s Designs 48 Charles Wright Rd.
Jenkins, KY 41537
606-639-8944
Screen printing, embroidery
Arts Instruction back to top
Letcher County Schools DistrictArlie Boggs ElementaryPatricia Gilbert, Art faculty Beckham Bates Elementary Jessica Ison, Art faculty Cowan Elementary Debbie Fields, Art faculty Fleming-Neon Elementary Anita Bentley, Art faculty Kingdom Come Settlement School Darren Holbrook, Art faculty Letcher Elementary Jessica Ison, Art faculty Martha Jane Potter Elementary Pat Gilbert, Art faculty West Whitesburg Elementary Whitesburg Middle School Anita Bentley, Art faculty Letcher County Central High School Art faculty:
Bill Caudill
Gail Roark
Doug Adams
Letcher County Area Technology Center
Welding and CarpentryJenkins Independent School District
Jenkins Elementary School
Jenkins Middle/High SchoolEugena Sparks, Art faculty Mountain Heritage Festival Demonstrations by master artists that include broom making, walking sticks, chair bottoms, wooden toys, spinning, weaving, potter, and more.
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Appalshop Contact: Appalshop, Inc.
91 Madison
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone: 606-633-0108
Fax: 606-633-1009
Email
A multi-disciplinary arts and education center producing original films,
video, theater, music, spoken-word recordings, radio, photography,
multimedia, and books
Poor Fork Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc.
218 West Main Street
Cumberland, Kentucky 40823
E-mail
606-589-2545
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Display and Selling Venues back to top
Appalshop Contact: Appalshop, Inc.
91 Madison
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone: 606-633-0108
Fax: 606-633-1009
Email
A multi-disciplinary arts and education center producing original films,
video, theater, music, spoken-word recordings, radio, photography,
multimedia, and books
Cozy Corner 127 Main St.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-9637
Handmade local quilts, crafts, and regional folk art
Isom Days Festival and Rodeo Vending opportunities for crafts
Labor Day Weekend
Isom, Kentucky
Jenkins Days Festival/Riverside DaysContact: Jenkins Festival Committee, Inc.
P.O. Box 83
Jenkins, KY 41537
Phone/Fax: 606-832-0090
Email
Vending opportunities for artists and crafters, information
Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
Outdoor Drama at the Little
Shepherd Amphitheater
Events include:
Indian Summer Folk Festival
Mountain heritage festival that features crafters from the region
Contact:
Bessie Shepherd at 633-9123
Ken Sanders at 832-4122
Don Ambuirgey at 832-1453
Mountain Heritage Festival Has demonstrations by master artists that include broom making, walking
sticks, chair bottoms, wooden toys, spinning, weaving,
and pottery
Pine Mountain/Letcher County Craft Co-op 331 Highway 119 N.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-0185
Art and Craft supplies
Omni Gallery 102 Whitesburg Plaza
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-8757
omnigallery@yahoo.com
Artwork by Kentucky artists, custom framing.
Seedtime on the Cumberland Festival 91 Madison Ave.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone: 606-633-0108
Fax: 606-633-1009
Email
A celebration of art and culture of Letcher County and
Central Appalachia
Sword In The Stone 252 Main St.
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-633-5002
Hobby and model supplies
Pellegrini Gallery 255 Main Street
Whitesburg
Letcher County Tourism and Convention Commission 229 Main Street
Whitesburg
Harry M. Caudill Memorial Library 220 East Main Street
Whitesburg
Summit City Lounge 214 Main Street
Whitesburg
info@summitcitylounge.com
606-633-2715
Whitesburg City Hall 38 East Main Street
Whitesburg
Hobo's Diner 280 Main Street
Whitesburg
General Resources back to top
The Center for Rural Strategies 46 East Main Street
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-3244
Fax: 606-632-3243
Email
City of Jenkins, KY P.O. Box 568
Jenkins, KY 41537
606-832-2141
Coal Miner, Letcher County, Kentucky Website with historic photos of
Letcher County
The Kentuckian News Whitesburg/Letcher County news
Letcher County Tourism Commission 229 Main Street
Whitesburg, KY 41858
606-632-1200
Historical Music Recordings back to top
“Buck Creek,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Department of Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College, Berea, Kentucky
“Button Up Shoes,” fiddle tune played and sung by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 03-19-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Coal Creek,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Coal Harbor Bend,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Coal Harbor Bend,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene in 1980, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Did You Ever See the Devil Uncle Joe,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene in 1980, Bruce Greene Collection SAA 90, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Granny’s Old Pacing Horse,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by John Harrod in 1970s, John Harrod Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Hog Eyed Man,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Department of Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College, Berea, Kentucky
“Indian in the Woodhen #2,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Jenny Put the Kettle On,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 03-19-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Kickin Mule,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by John Harrod in 1970s, John Harrod Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Last of Old Callahan,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Old Granny Rattletrap,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Pick a Little Cotton and Spin Some Too,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Pick a Little Cotton and Spin Some Too,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 03-19-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Puncheon Floor,” fiddle tune played gdad by Manon Campbell, recorded by John Harrod in 1970s, John Harrod Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Sugar in the Gourd,” fiddle tune played adae by Manon Campbell, recorded by John Harrod in 1970s, John Harrod Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Sugarfoot Rag,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection SAA 90, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
“Viney Lusk,” fiddle tune played by Manon Campbell, recorded by Bruce Greene on 02-10-77, Bruce Greene Collection, Berea College Southern Appalachian Archives
Oral Histories back to top
Maxine Clay, Ceramicist
VideoAudio and Images
Elaine Conradi, Painter and Ceramicist
VideoAudio and Images
Transcript
Jeff Chapman-Crane Video, Painter, Interview by EKAP
VideoAudio and Images
Transcription by Megan Arnold
Sharman Chapman-Crane, Environmental Artist
Audio and ImagesTranscript Barbara Church, PainterVideo
Audio and Images
Transcript
Lee Saxton, Banjo Player, Interview by Jonathon Nickels
NEH funded Appalachian Oral History Project
Link 1Link 2
Interviews from Letcher County which feature a range of topics, including coal mining, religion, music, storytelling, traditional life ways, and regional history. These oral histories were recorded in the1970s and there is a card catalog, subject index, and edited transcripts for 64% of the collection. This collection is housed in the Alice Lloyd College McGaw Library.
Appalachia Coal Operators Collection
Interviews with major coal operators that pertain to Letcher County are part of the Appalachia Coal Operators Collection, recorded in 1981, 1988-89. There are tape summaries, a subject index, and unedited transcripts for this Collection, which is housed in the University of Kentucky Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History.UK Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History Family Farm
Unedited transcripts and keyword access through a database. These interviews cover a wide range of topics related to agriculture in Eastern Kentucky."Coal in Kentucky: The Emergence of an Industry."
Interviews conducted by Dan Zwyer in 1977 on the topic of "Coal in Kentucky: The Emergence of an Industry." There is an inventory and card catalog for this collection, which is housed at the Kentucky Oral History Commission. Appalshop Archive Film and music collections from Letcher County may be found in the Appalshop Archive. Finding Aids to Collections in the Archive of Folk CultureKENTUCKY COLLECTIONS
IN THE ARCHIVE OF FOLK CULTURE
Compiled by: Gregory Jenkins, Joseph C. Hickerson, and Ann C. Taft
Series Editor: Ann Hoog
Revised: December 2010
AFS 10,491-10,493: George and Jean Ritchie Pickow RecordingsThree 7-inch tapes of songs and instrumentals recorded in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee by George Pickow and Jean Ritchie, 1950-51. AFS 10,491 One tape containing songs and sermons of an Old Regular Baptist Church service recorded in Jeff, Kentucky, summer 1951. (1 hour; LWO 1922 reel 1; additional tape copy on LWO 8011 reel 46A) AFS 10,492B One tape containing banjo tunes and songs performed by Lee Sexton of Ulvah, Kentucky, summer 1951. (30 minutes; LWO 1922 reel 2B; additional tape copy on LWO 8011 reel 46B)AFC 1960/006: John Cohen Folk Music of Kentucky Collectio Two 10-inch tapes of songs, instrumentals, and a church service recorded in Kentucky by John Cohen, 1958. Includes performances by Willie Chapman of Lothair, Bill Cornett of Hindman, James Crase of Bear Branch, George Davis of Hazard, Corbett Grigsby of Hazard, Martha Hall of Mason's Creek, Roscoe Holcomb of Daisy, Lee Sexton of Ulvah, Mr. and Mrs. John Sams of Combs, Marion Sumner of Hazard, and Martin Young of Hazard. (includes AFS 11,710-11,711) (3 hours; LWO 2857- 2858) [catalog record]
Summary: Field recordings of songs and instrumentals recorded in homes at various locations in Kentucky, and an a old-time Baptist church service in Jeff, Kentucky, with preacher Sam Combs, recorded by John Cohen, 1958. Manuscripts include lists of song titles and 1 item of correspondence to John Cohen from the Library of Congress, 1959.
http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655384
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/guides/Kentucky.html
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ARTWALK 2011
Whitesburg, KY October 22nd, 4p.m.-9 pm.
FALL ART EXHIBIT
The Underground from September 22nd-October 23rd.
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