Once considered the most prolific white oak basket making region in the United States, Cannon County and neighboring Warren County now claim only a handful of remaining active white oak basket makers. Sue Williams is primary among them. Sue learned from legendary basket makers Estel and Gertie Youngblood. In October of 2019, she received the prestigious Governor’s Arts Award in Folklife Heritage for her basket making. Sue learned from legendary basket makers Estel and Gertie Youngblood. In October of 2019, she received the prestigious Governor’s Arts Award in Folklife Heritage for her basket making.

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