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Tag: Wade Martin

Elsie’s Story – Hidden Stories in Oral Histories

Working in local history archives at UNCA Ramsey Library and at Pack Library’s North Carolina Room, I thought often about … More

Appalachia, Arts and Crafts, Beacon, Edsel Martin, Martin, Oral History, Swannanoa, Traditional Crafts, Wade Martin

Beacon Manufacturing Co., Baseball Team Starring Wade Martin

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Swannanoa native Wade Martin, who was known nationally for his woodcarving abilities. Click … More

Beacon Manufacturing Co. Baseball Team, NC, North Carolina Industrial League Baseball Teams, Swannanoa, Tar Heel League All-Star Baseball Team, Wade Martin

Swannanoa Woodcarver Wade Martin Carves One Last Piece

Wade “Gob” Hampton Martin was born in 1920, the son of Marcus Lafayette and Callie Holloway Martin. He had four … More

Allanstand, Asheville, Margaret Roberts, Southern Highlands Handicrft Guild, Swannanoa, Wade Martin, woodcarver

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