Record #:

21072

Author(s):

Kratt, Mary

Abstract:

Ethel Thomas was a North Carolina author who wrote under the pen name, 'Aunt Becky,' and published in the Charlotte area during the first half of the 19th century. Thomas wrote fictional accounts about the Southern textile industry which was a large economic cog of the Charlotte area. Publisher David Clark, owner of the Southern Textile Bulletin, reprinted several of Thomas' novels in his magazine as well as put 'Aunt Becky' in a weekly column where she served up folksy success stories, advice, news, descriptions of Southern mill towns she had visited.

Source:

North Carolina Literary Review (NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. Issue 5, 1996, p154-167, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Textile industry

Record #:

8326

Author(s):

Kratt, Mary

Abstract:

The city of Charlotte is placing historical markers along Trade and Tryon streets. Plans currently include placing sixteen markers in Charlotte. The historical markers cite events in Charlotte's history, such as when President George Washington stayed at the Cook's Inn on May 28, 1791, or important landmarks, such as the site of Charlotte's first city hall. The Trade and Tryon section of Charlotte is the site of a new pedestrian mall built to encourage downtown business and tourism.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 9, Feb 1985, p17, por

Subject(s):

Historic sites--Charlotte

Record #:

35713

Author(s):

Kratt, Mary

Abstract:

A poem about the setting comparisons between the country and the city.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Aug 1975, p88 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poetry