In this episode, we tell the inspiring story of the packhorse librarians, a group of determined women who brought literacy and hope to the remote hollers of Eastern Kentucky during the Great Depression. As families struggled to survive, these brave librarians on horses (and mules) navigated rugged terrain to deliver books and educational materials to isolated communities where access to the written word was scarce.
Joining us for this story is our special guest Nicki Jacobsmeyer, author of “Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians,” who shares her insights and research on this remarkable chapter of Appalachian history.
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