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Unlikely Story Of The Museum Of Appalach
John Rice Irwin
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Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 44 color & 97 b/w photos. BIC Classification: WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 586. 144 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WTHM. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 6. Weight: 596.
The life story of John Rice Irwin, a man of myriad interests who, somewhat by chance, started collecting memorabilia from his Southern Appalachian culture. The gathering of these cherished relics, tied to his colorful and beloved kin and acquaintances, became a passion. He acquired an authentic log structure to display these artifacts and this collection grew into a museum of international note. Over 140 vivid photos help tell the story. From boyhood days on the farm through his adult years, John Rice Irwin’s life is inextricably entwined with the founding and development of the Museum of Appalachia.
The life story of John Rice Irwin, a man of myriad interests who, somewhat by chance, started collecting memorabilia from his Southern Appalachian culture. The gathering of these cherished relics, tied to his colorful and beloved kin and acquaintances, became a passion. He acquired an authentic log structure to display these artifacts and this collection grew into a museum of international note. Over 140 vivid photos help tell the story. From boyhood days on the farm through his adult years, John Rice Irwin’s life is inextricably entwined with the founding and development of the Museum of Appalachia.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764341144
SKU
V9780764341144
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About John Rice Irwin
John Rice Irwin is nationally recognized for founding the Museum of Appalachia, a collection of artifacts and stories of his Southern mountain people. He is a historian, educator, author, and a MacArthur Fellow.
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