Record #:

16101

Author(s):

Topkins, Robert M.

Abstract:

Mount Mitchell, in Yancey County, was named for Dr. Elisha Mitchell after he met his death on the peaks. A professor at the University of North Carolina, Mitchell conducted many scientific studies throughout the Black Mountain range until he fell to his death in 1857. The mountain was named in his honor and a monument constructed at the peak of Mount Mitchell.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Fall 1977, p9-17, il

Subject(s):

Mitchell, Elisha, 1793-1857

Record #:

16232

Author(s):

Topkins, Robert M.

Abstract:

James Holeman (March 15, 1800-October 17, 1874) was a wealthy farmer and state politician. Nine letters written to his wife while he served on the North Carolina General Assembly are reproduced in this piece.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 41 Issue 6, Nov 1993, p170-178, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Politicians

Record #:

2758

Author(s):

Topkins, Robert M.; Mobley, Joe A.

Abstract:

Nine county courthouses built between 1899 and 1913 in the central and western sections of the state seem to be based on one architectural plan - that of the Iredell County Courthouse, designed by Louis E. Schwend.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 38 Issue 6, Nov 1990, p164-173, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Courthouses--Designs and plans; Schwend, Louis E.; Courthouses--Iredell County