Record #:

20380

Author(s):

Brown, William Burlie

Abstract:

This is a reprint of a paper presented at the 50th annual session of the State Literary and Historical Association in Raleigh, December, 1950. This paper examines the history of the first 50 years of the State Literary and Historical Association, as well as looking at the themes of the inculcation of a literary spirit among the people, of the encouragement of public and school libraries, the correction of printed misrepresentations about the state, and the engendering of an intelligent, healthy state pride. An appendix containing association records, list of presidents and of Patterson Memorial Cup and Mayflower Cup winners, and a copy of the organization's constitution is included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 2, April 1951, p156-197, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Literary and Historical Association--History