Foxfire magazine, 1969-1993

Series — Multiple Containers

Collection number: MSS 010.016

Scope and Contents

The issues held by the Heritage Room dating from the years, 1969-1993, have been placed in this collection. Later issues will be added in the future.

Dates

1969-1993

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 1966 at the Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, and based since 1977 at Rabun County High School, Foxfire magazine featured articles written by students on the general topic of Appalachian culture. The magazine formed part of a larger effort to establish experiential education by its founder, Eliot Wigginton. The first of twelve anthologies containing pieces originally published in the magazine accompanied by new material was published in 1972. The commercial success of the book led students to establish the Foxfire Fund, a non-profit educational and cultural foundation, as well as the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center in Mountain City, Georgia.

Extent

2.02 Linear Feet (One box measuring 12 by 10.25 by 3 and four cartons each measuring 10 by 3.5 by 11.)

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Early issues of Foxfire magazine.

Arrangement

The collection is organized in a single series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Heritage Room periodicals

Related Materials

Additional copies are available in the Heritage Room. The supplement to the Periodicals collection includes an inventory.

Physical Description

Fair to good