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Information Session for Appalachian Collection Research Fellowships

October 8, 2026 • 8:09 am

Join Our Information Session for Appalachian Collection Research Fellowships! Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm EST Details: Learn more about the available fellowships, how to apply, and how to search the collections for archival materials and rare...

Exploring the Lenoir Family Papers

October 6, 2026 • 1:15 pm | Special Collections Research Center

Exploring the Lenoir Family Papers The Special Collections Research Center is pleased to announce that the Lenoir family papers (AC-990) opened to the public on June 24, 2026. Spanning the years 1763 through 2017, the collection boasts over 1,300 documents of Lenoir...

Hidden Stories in the Archives: Everyday Objects and the History of Watauga County

March 12, 2026 • 1:14 pm | Special Collections Research Center

Dr. Emily Kader, Curator for Distinctive Collections, shared a selection of unusual and revealing items from the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University. Together, these objects demonstrate how physical artifacts can open unexpected windows into the past.