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.