W.R. Trivett,Appalachian Pictureman: Photographs of a Bygone Time
W.R. Trivett (1884–1966), a farmer born in Watauga County, North Carolina, was also a self-taught professional photographer who left behind an invaluable collection of over 400 glass plate negatives taken between 1907 and the late 1940s in the Beech Mountain community of neighboring Avery County. Along with the photographs (over 90 of which are reproduced herein), a collection of Trivett's personal papers survive, revealing very enlightening information about his life in the mountains. This...
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W.R. Trivett (1884 1966), a farmer born in Watauga County, North Carolina, was also a self-taught professional photographer who left behind an invaluable collection of over 400 glass plate negatives taken between 1907 and the late 1940s in the Beech Mountain community of neighboring Avery County. Along with the photographs (over 90 of which are reproduced herein), a collection of Trivett's personal papers survive, revealing very enlightening information about his life in the mountains. This work—the fourth in McFarland's continuing series of Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies—carefully examines Trivett's life and photographs, comparing his work to that of contemporary outside photographers who often produced stereotypical images of mountain people. Through Trivett's images we can, by contrast, see the everyday reality for most people in rural Appalachia.Author Biography: Ralph E. Lentz II is an instructor of history at Appalachian State University, Caldwell Community College, and Lees-McRae College. A native of Watauga County and resident of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Lentz also pursues interests in painting, drawing and other graphic arts.Blowing RocketFascinating...the narrative...makes this book special. ...reveal[s] very enlightening information about his life in the mountains.
\ Blowing RocketFascinating...the narrative...makes this book special. ...reveal[s] very enlightening information about his life in the mountains.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsW. R. Trivett (1884-1966), a farmer born in Watauga County, North Carolina, was a self-taught professional photographer who left behind some 400 glass plate negatives, taken between 1907 and the late 1940s, of "the other Appalachia," which did not always conform to outsiders' stereotypes. This study presents 90 of Trivett's b&w photographs, chronicles his career, and compares his work to that of his contemporaries. Lentz teaches history at Appalachian State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
