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. |