The Editor's Letter
| Title | The Editor's Letter |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Shular, James E. |
| Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Pages | 14-16 |
| Date Published | summer |
| Subjects | Mountain life, Tourism |
| Description | Discusses the erroneous stereotypes of mountain people, and their complicity in these, as an introduction to a story from 1859 that is reprinted on pages 17-31. Alludes to Dolly Parton and the television show Christy as well as musical shows and other entertainments. Suggests that many of the stereotypes were purposely staged to fool tourists. |
| Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |
