Contributors
This virtual exhibit is based on work by Student Curatorial Associate Brittney Westbrook. Westbrook selected the artifacts, compiled the information, and photographed the objects. In 2013 Student Curatorial Associate Travis Rigg edited and produced this virtual exhibit. Revisions were made in 2015 Student Curatorial Associate Kathryn Dunn and 2020 by supervising curator Christopher Miller.
LJAC Artifacts, Exhibits & Studio
This guide is maintained by the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center's Artifacts, Exhibits & Media Studio.
The studio curates and provides access to the 3D artifact collections, produces exhibitions, and creates media to support the work of LJAC. To learn more about the studio, experience more of our creations, and explore the artifact collections, use the links below. Much of the work is done by Berea College students. The supervisory curator is Christopher Miller.
The Hillbilly Stereotype in Material Culture
One aspect of Appalachian Studies is exploration of the Appalachian stereotype. Most of the published research has focused on such stereotypes in movies, literature, and cartoons. However, the stereotype also is found in "the material world." Each of the artifacts in this exhibit leverages different aspects of the stereotype.
