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11445
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The Federal Government has created twenty-three national parks. All, except one, lie in the western part of the United States. Stick presents arguments for designating the Outer Banks area of North Carolina a national park.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 25, Nov 1933, p18, 22
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34529
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Clinton E. Lincoln was a resident of Morehead City in between 1854 and 1918. Lincoln patented two inventions during his residency—a sewing table and associated spool holder. The table is exemplary of innovative trends in 19th century daily life, as it would have improved household clothing manufacture. A copy of the patent letter is included in the article.
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The Researcher (NoCar F 262 C23 R47), Vol. 10 Issue 3, Summer 1994, p3-5, il
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24044
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The natural erosion of the Outer Banks concerned citizens and the U.S. government in the 1920s and 1930s. During the Great Depression, the government created the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, which employed 15,000 Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corps workers. These young men built vegetated sand dunes to protect the beaches and the livelihood of Outer Banks residents.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 4, September 2015, p41-42, 44, il, por Periodical Website
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15544
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Post-Hurricane Irene coverage failed to report the aftermath felt by residents on northern Hatteras Island. On September 10, the area opened up to nonresident homeowners for the first time since the storm hit. Along N.C. 12 debris from ruined homes lined the road with estimates as high as 100 homes lost.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 38, Sept 2011, p5, 7, il Periodical Website
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15190
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During the late 1930s work was undertaken to stop the erosion of the Outer Banks. Some feared that complete loss of the Outer Banks would inundate mainland North Carolina which prompted Congress to approve the North Carolina beach Erosion Control Project. WPA and CCC boys completed the work which entailed erecting sand fences and planting grasses to prevent beach erosion.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 23, Nov 1938, p9-10, 22
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1129
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Currituck County's barrier islands are being overdeveloped despite warnings of potential property loss as the islands recede; yet homeowners are sheltered from loss as the U.S. Government has insured the property at the taxpayers' expense.
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Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 11 Issue 23, June 1993, p6-7, por Periodical Website
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22666
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This article details the best beaches near Charlotte. Featured beaches include Tybee Island, Georgia; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and North Carolina's Outer Banks.
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36163
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In the briny deep of the Outer Banks and waterways such as streams was a diversity of tropic and cool water life. This diversity’s attribution was in part to the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream. Displaying the diversity were the ocean’s sand tiger sharks and nettle jellyfish, the river’s largemouth bass and waterdog.
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24438
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Bird watching is making a comeback on the shores of the Outer Banks. About 400 varieties of birds have been documented on the Outer Banks, and the Audubon Society’s Pine Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many of them.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 12, May 1993, p24-26, il
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36000
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Boat building was described by way of steps such as chime plank cutting and bending the sides of the boat and parts such as transom, keel, ribs, bow stem, bottom, and washboards. Accompanying the textual description were pictures of these parts. Included were pictures of the steps in the boat building process such as bending the boat sides and cutting chime plank.
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Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 4 Issue 3, Spring 1978, p
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38252
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For the author, the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge is more than a connecting point between the North Carolina mainland and its Outer Banks. As indicated by his photographs, the bridge that opened up transporting options besides the ferry can also be appreciated for offering a scenic view.
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37381
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A self-described “treasure hunter” has a collection that has made Washington a site for discovering and rediscovering treasure and treasured possessions. Pictures of his unburied treasure included a Spanish silver real coin from the 18th century and an epaulette from the 19th century. Proving treasure doesn’t have to be relic aged was a class ring, belonging to a soldier deployed in Iraq, who recovered his ring as a result of local Junius Swain’s discovery.
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35994
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Toys common during her great grandmother’s childhood were rag dolls for girls and carved boats for boys. These objects had the role toys typically play in any culture: to prepare children for anticipated gender roles to take on as adults. As to another cultural aspect revealed, the toys reflected a time perhaps regarded as simpler by many younger generations.
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Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 4 Issue 3, Spring 1978, p6-7
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36002
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High winds and tides had worn down the terrain, but human activities had played a great part in the erosion of sand dunes and beaches. Having some control over the latter spurred residents to plan ways to preserve the sandy shores of their island home. Among the efforts: prohibiting vehicles without four weight bearing wheels on beaches; increasing parking spaces to incite pedestrian beach access; and closing certain areas seasonally and year around.
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Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 5 Issue 1, Fall 1978, p2-5
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24233
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A six-day celebration in the Outer Banks in December 2003 commemorated the Wright brother's first in flight event. The event marked the end of yearlong extravaganza and the opening of a new visitor center. However, the economic impact of the festivities was less than hoped.