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S4 EP2: Dr. Kathy Lyday
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Professor Emerita, Dr. Kathy J. Lyday, has taught first-year writing, linguistics, grammar, the history of the English language, American literature, Introduction to Literature, literature of the Holocaust, and Appalachian literature at Elon University for 41 years. Her research interests include Appalachian authors, Melungeons in literature, Holocaust literature, and language use in society. Dr. Lyday has been a member of the Melungeon Heritage Association since 1994 and is the current board Vice-President. She is the co-author of two historical novels and is currently researching the third book in the series.
In this episode, Heather and Kathy examine the author, Will Allan Dromgoole, and why she is perceived as a controversial figure within the Melungeon community.
Melungeon Voices Podcast is presented by the Melungeon Heritage Association, hosted by current board President Heather Andolina, and produced by Lis Malone (Lis Malone LLC). For more information visit www.melungeon.org
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