Death and Dying in Central Appalachia: Changing Attitudes and PracticesUniversity of Illinois Press, 1994 - 247 pages In Death and Dying in Central Appalachia, James Crissman explores cultural traits related to death and dying in the Appalachian sections of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, showing how they have changed since the 1600's. Relying on archival materials, almost forty photographs, and interviews with more than 400 mountain dwellers, Crissman focuses on the importance of familism and 'neighborliness' in mountain society. |
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Page 125
... popular but the most popular Christian symbol is the weeping willow tree , which signifies grief and sorrow . On many gravestones , the carving depicts the weeping willow tree overhanging the tomb of the deceased . Lilies , ivy ...
... popular but the most popular Christian symbol is the weeping willow tree , which signifies grief and sorrow . On many gravestones , the carving depicts the weeping willow tree overhanging the tomb of the deceased . Lilies , ivy ...
Page 137
... popular in America and central Appalachia . Black mourning brooches , earrings , and rings were worn with , or instead of , mourn- ing clothes . Many brooches , lockets , and even bracelets were made with a miniature daguerreotype or ...
... popular in America and central Appalachia . Black mourning brooches , earrings , and rings were worn with , or instead of , mourn- ing clothes . Many brooches , lockets , and even bracelets were made with a miniature daguerreotype or ...
Page 158
... popular that some communities hired itin- erant singing teachers , also called " singing masters , " to teach at " sub- scription schools , " which were supported by voluntary enrollment of families in the area . " " / 13 12 Shape ...
... popular that some communities hired itin- erant singing teachers , also called " singing masters , " to teach at " sub- scription schools , " which were supported by voluntary enrollment of families in the area . " " / 13 12 Shape ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
Copyright | |
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