Nature's Way materials, c.1974

Sub-Series (ap.afc.03.04)

Extent
20 Film containers
20 Audio tapes
8 Video cassettes
5 Photo prints
1 Boxes
Part of
Appalshop Films Collection, 1969-2015 > Series III. Appalachian Educational Media Project Films, First Grant, 1973-1974 > Nature's Way materials, c.1974
Scope and Contents
Contains material related to the color documentary Nature’s Way, a 1974 release. The film explores Appalachian practitioners of folk medicine and their methods for curing diseases using herbs and other local cures.   People are interviewed about their cures and remedies for various ailments, and are shown preparing folk medications.  Also included is footage of an experienced midwife delivering twins.  Subjects include traditional medicine, social life and customs, folklore, and midwifery in the Appalachian region.