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