Record #:

12928

Author(s):

Chapman, Ashton

Abstract:

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, ore is being brought out of the famous Cranberry Iron Mines in Avery County. Between 1881 and 1931, miners exploited more than a million and a half tons of high grade magnetic iron, or magnetite.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 5, Aug 1959, p18, il

Subject(s):

Mines and mineral resources--Avery County; Cranberry Iron Mines

Record #:

24559

Author(s):

Chapman, Ashton

Abstract:

Dr. M. W. Webb and Earnest L. Briggs acquired historic ‘Pleasant Valley’ in Burke County in 1969 and discovered a wealth of antique buttons in the attic. This article discusses the history and significance of the buttons.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 17, February 1972, p8-10, il

Subject(s):

Burke County; Burke County--History; Burke County--Description and travel; Buttons

Record #:

35267

Author(s):

Chapman, Ashton

Abstract:

This is an excerpt from the newspaper Raleigh News and Observer about some superstitions regarding love and marriage.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 15 Issue 1, May 1967, p20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Superstition; Animal lore; North Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Raleigh)