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1. Oral history of Tammy Fowler

Identifier:
4224.FowlerTammy.AudioInt.11.22.19
Title:
Oral history of Tammy Fowler
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Fowler, Tammy
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily, Henkin, Aaron
Subject:
Collectors and collecting, Charleston (W. Va.), Beauty operators, Antiques--United States, Art glass, Glass manufacture
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Tammy Fowler and her husband Bob are the owners of Trophy Antiques and Hair at Five Corners on the West Side of Charleston. They manage estate sales, sell antiques, and cut hair out of their shop. Fowler grew up on a farm in Mason County, where her mother taught her the antiques business. In this interview, Fowler talks about her two trades, gives a tour of her shop, shares her hairstyling philosophy, and reflects on her relationships with her customers. Fowler was interviewed by WYPR producer Aaron Henkin with state folklorist Emily Hilliard as part of the Out of the Blocks podcasts two episodes on Charlestons West Side. Learn more: https://wvfolklife.org/2020/01/17/out-of-the-blocks-podcast-highlights-charlestons-west-side-west-virginia-folklife-hosts-listening-party-february-12/"]%

2. Transcript of oral history of Tammy Fowler

Identifier:
4224.FowlerTammy.IntTranscript.11.22.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Tammy Fowler
Date:
2019-11-22
Creator:
Fowler, Tammy
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily, Henkin, Aaron
Subject:
Beauty operators, Charleston (W. Va.), Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Art glass, Antiques--United States
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

3. Various marbles in Nola Morgan's collection

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.001.4.25.17
Title:
Various marbles in Nola Morgan's collection
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Marbles (Game objects), Glass manufacture, Toys, Collectors and collecting
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

4. Box of West Virginia-made marbles in Nola Morgan's collection

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.002.4.25.17
Title:
Box of West Virginia-made marbles in Nola Morgan's collection
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Marbles (Game objects), Toy industry--United States
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

5. Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company marbles in Nola Morgan's collection

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.003.4.25.17
Title:
Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company marbles in Nola Morgan's collection
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Toy industry--United States, Collectors and collecting, Marbles (Game objects), Glass manufacture, Toys
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

6. Box of Marble King marbles in Nola Morgan's collection

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.004.4.25.17
Title:
Box of Marble King marbles in Nola Morgan's collection
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Toys, Toy industry--United States, Marbles (Game objects)
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

7. A box of Nola Morgan's Champion Agate marbles made in Pennsboro, West Virginia, 1 of 2

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.005.4.25.17
Title:
A box of Nola Morgan's Champion Agate marbles made in Pennsboro, West Virginia, 1 of 2
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Toy industry--United States, Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Marbles (Game objects)
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

8. A box of Nola Morgan's Champion Agate marbles made in Pennsboro, West Virginia, 2 of 2

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.006.4.25.17
Title:
A box of Nola Morgan's Champion Agate marbles made in Pennsboro, West Virginia, 2 of 2
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Marbles (Game objects), Toy industry--United States, Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

9. Box of Nola Morgan's West Virginia-made Alley Agate marbles

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.007.4.25.17
Title:
Box of Nola Morgan's West Virginia-made Alley Agate marbles
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Marbles (Game objects), Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Toy industry--United States
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

10. Boxes of various West Virginia-made marbles in Nola Morgan's collection

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.008.4.25.17
Title:
Boxes of various West Virginia-made marbles in Nola Morgan's collection
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Marbles (Game objects), Toy industry--United States
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)
["Nola Morgan (b. Ronceverte, WV) is an avid marble collector living in Jackson County, West Virginia. She is a founding member of the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club and is particularly interested in machine-made marbles, once made at various factories in West Virginia, including Alley, Vitro, and the newer company Jabo, which is still in operation. As part of her collectors hobby, she has conducted digs at the site of the old Alley factory to excavate vintage marbles.Nola Morgan displayed some of her marble collection at Sandyville, WV's Gilmore Elementary School Community Interest Fair on April 25, 2017.Learn more about the West Virginia Marble Collectors Club: https://westvirginiamarblecollectorsclub.com/members/"]%

11. Nola Morgan's maps identifying where machine-made marbles were produced in the United States and West Virginia

Identifier:
4224.MorganNola.Photo.009.4.25.17
Title:
Nola Morgan's maps identifying where machine-made marbles were produced in the United States and West Virginia
Date:
2017-04-25
Creator:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Collectors and collecting, Marbles (Game objects), Maps, Toy industry--United States, Glass manufacture
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)

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12. Oral history of Nola Morgan and Ron Shepherd

Identifier:
4224.MorganNolaShepherdRon.AudioInt.11.9.16
Title:
Oral history of Nola Morgan and Ron Shepherd
Date:
2016-11-09
Creator:
Shepherd, Ron, Morgan, Nola
Contributor:
Singleton, Jane, Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Glass manufacture, Collectors and collecting, Ravenswood (W. Va.), Marbles (Game objects)
Location:
Jackson County (W. Va.)