The Editor's Letter

TitleThe Editor's Letter
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication1995
AuthorsShular, James E.
MagazineSmoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter
Volume21
Issue Number2
Pages14-16
Date Publishedsummer
SubjectsMountain 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

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