Named after the generous Fain family, our archives hold historical treasures from the mid-1920s, when local leader Fred O. Scroggs rallied donations to establish the John C. Campbell Folk School, to today. The archives maintain a diverse range of materials, including letters, maps, audio recordings of traditional music and oral histories, books on ballads and folk songs, and fascinating glimpses into local and regional history.
Our dedicated archives endowment, generously funded by Tommye and Thomas Scanlin, perpetually supports documentation, digitization, acquisitions, oral history collection, exhibitions and other initiatives that preserve, strengthen, and interpret our extensive holdings.
With your support of our archives endowment, the Folk School can continue to preserve and digitize these community artifacts, ensuring that future generations can explore and learn about the cultural significance of Brasstown and the Folk School. Together, we can preserve our past and grow into a strong future.
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated; donations of $1,000 or more can be restricted to archives facilities and equipment needs, which are determined annually by staff.
