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34482
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This article is a reprint of an essay written by Charles Bell, 1907. The essay describes a local farm owned by Emeline Pigott, a Confederate supporter during the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on notable terrain features, agriculture, and daily life.
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In fall 1992, the Carteret County Historical Society celebrated their twenty first birthday. This article documents the festivities and presents a brief overview of the society, including leadership, programs, publications, and the associated museum.
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34484
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One of the homecoming traditions in Carteret County is Battle for the Bucket—a football game between East and West Carteret High Schools dating to the 1950s. Inspired by the traditions behind the game, the author includes a poem expressing personal significance of the game.
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34485
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The Davis Baptist Church first gathered in 1867, although it would be close to two decades before the Church purchased property to build a physical location. This article documents the leaders of the early Baptist Church and changes in property through the 20th century.
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34486
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This article presents a general historic overview of Hog Island, 1585-1711. Laughton discusses the island’s 16th century inhabitants, the Neusiok, and associated archaeological sites and historic records. While several historic shell mounds have been destroyed, other archaeological evidence continues to offer insight into the past. The historic record, on the other hand, details very little about Neusiok lifeways or political structure.
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34487
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Author Lila Morton reminisces on making incendiary fire balls with friends during her childhood.
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34488
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Williamson details a letter from Mr. Daniel Bryan Dickinson to the County Superintendent for school services rendered from 1883. The original letter is included with Williamson’s notes.
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34489
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This article is a reprint of an essay, submitted in 1930, by Lillian Rice to her Senior English IV class. Rice discusses her thoughts on graduating high school and the value that is placed on having a diploma.
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34490
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Lucas details growing up in Morehead City during the 1930s. She addresses various aspects of daily life including household chores, food preparation, and livestock. There are also personal recollections of the 1933 hurricane.
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34493
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Phillips documents folk practices marking passage of time for a family in the Outer Banks drawing on an oral account.
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34494
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In 1993, the Order of the Eastern Star, an auxiliary Masonry branch, celebrated their 50th anniversary in North Carolina. The Beaufort and Morehead City chapters, established in 1943, remain active in the community through their support of a local senior center, and Shriners Hospitals. The article also discusses founding members and current group aims.
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34495
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Two local chapters of Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) were established in 1992 and 1993 to commemorate participation of Carteret County residents in the American Civil War. This article includes information of Carteret County Civil War veterans and current member activities.
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34498
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Brinson fondly recalls a Christmas tradition started by his local First Methodist Church. Following Christmas service, children in the congregation would receive handmade bags filled with treats. Later in life, Brinson himself would fill the bags with several other family members, continuing the tradition.
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34500
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In November 1953, the Sea Level Community Hospital was formally dedicated by the Taylor family. Constructed to serve isolated communities in the Outer Banks, the hospital dedication was also a homecoming for hospital benefactors. This article details hospital construction, facilities, and the Taylor family.
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34501
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This article details the life of Alice Green Hoffman, an activist in the women’s suffrage movement, in the Outer Banks. Hoffman was born in New York City but moved to Carteret County in 1918. She sought to protect wildlife on her property ‘Isle of Pines’ in Bogue Banks and, following her death, the land was left to Eleanor Roosevelt, daughter-in-law of President Teddy Roosevelt. In 1956, Roosevelt’s heirs developed the land into Pine Knoll Shores.
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