Lydia Kear Whaley
| Title | Lydia Kear Whaley |
| Publication Type | Magazine Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Huskey, Simeon |
| Magazine | Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Pages | 7 |
| Date Published | summer |
| Subjects | Food, Mountain life, Textiles |
| Description | A brief description of the skills Whaley possessed, including bee-keeping, cooking in an open fireplace, and creating men's suits from shearing the sheep to dying and tailoring. She invented the Lydia Whaley basket, which was a big seller in Gatlinburg. There is more information about her on page 26, along with a photograph. |
| Notes | Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society. |
