Regionalism
The Saluda Grade
The Saluda Grade is the steepest section of railroad in the USA. There have been numerous horrific tragedies involving runaway trains here. But this propaganda-cum-safety video from Southern Railway makes the whole affair seem a candidate for our boredom contest.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 09, 2014 -
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Category: Boredom, Regionalism, Documentaries, 1980s, Trains
This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine from Nina Paley on Vimeo.
So very very timely......
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 23, 2014 -
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Category: Death, Destruction, Patriotism, Regionalism, Cartoons, Middle East
Uncle Tom and Little Eva
Not a single stereotype about African-Americans left unexplored!
Posted By: Paul - Sun May 11, 2014 -
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Category: Ethnic Groupings, Racism, Regionalism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Cartoons, 1930s
Pearl Bryan and Bobby Mackey’s Music World
A haunted country-music club? Just visit Bobby Mackey's Music World in Wilder, Kentucky.
Fittingly, the most famous ghost, Pearl Bryan, has her own ballad.
Posted By: Paul - Sun May 04, 2014 -
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Category: Death, Horror, Music, Regionalism, Superstition, Nineteenth Century
The Republic of Indian Stream
I love these charming bits of history that reveal a more eccentric America, where things were more fluid, creative and wild.
More info here and here.
And here's what the bustling center of the Republic and its citizens look like today.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 26, 2014 -
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Category: Politics, Regionalism, Curmudgeons and Contrarianism, North America, Nineteenth Century
Andy Rolan, The Donkey Man
Read everything in two columns up till the break, then everything after the break.
BREAK
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Mar 12, 2014 -
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Category: Animals, Eccentrics, Regionalism, 1970s
Tractor Square Dancing
Read the whole story here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Feb 04, 2014 -
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Category: Hillbillies, Country Bumpkins, Ruralism and Flyover Country, Motor Vehicles, Regionalism, Dance
How to Sing Hillbilly Style
Listen to the famous elegant phrasings of Jo Stafford in one of her typically stylish excursions. "Admired for the purity of her voice, she originally underwent classical training to become an opera singer," it says at the link.
Now listen to her do hillbilly. I guess good training allows mastery of any mode.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 08, 2014 -
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Category: Music, Regionalism, 1940s, Parody
Hillbilly Comics
[Click on any image to enlarge]
Read them all here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 05, 2013 -
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Category: Regionalism, Stereotypes and Cliches, Comics, 1950s
Major Mudd
Major Mudd, one of the TV heroes of my youth.
Any WU-vies want to share memories of their own lesser-known regional TV icons?
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 20, 2013 -
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Category: Regionalism, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, Television, Children, 1960s, 1970s
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