Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
39 results
for Anecdotes
Currently viewing results 1 - 15
|
PAGE
OF 3
|
Next |
Record #:
27040
Author(s):
Abstract:
INDY’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Billman, reflects on his observations about the Triangle since he arrived in January. He learned that North Carolina is spread out, has numerous festivals and fairs, a plethora of hiking trails, a great Greenway system, and unpredictable weather. Raleigh is a huge small town trying to become a big city and it’s expensive, but the people are unnervingly nice.
Source:
Full Text:
Record #:
36542
Author(s):
Abstract:
Coming from two opposing viewpoints, the author discusses the reasoning and possible humor or scorn of an anecdote.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2009,
p4-9
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
34563
Author(s):
Abstract:
Over 70 middle school students from Carteret County submitted historical essays to the annual Carteret County Historical Society writing contest. Topics of the essays included historical Harkers Island buildings, the Beaufort cemetery, and other civic and social spaces in Carteret County. The winning essays from each grade level are included in the article.
Source:
Record #:
34589
Author(s):
Abstract:
Brinson recalls her first visit to Lion Tamer’s Camp in Salter Path, ca. 1934. As Salter Path had no tourist infrastructure, the family used a small vernacular craft to travel over to the banks. Other residents did have cars and could access Morehead City at low tide. The village of Salter Path itself consisted of a few properties with small, one story clapboard houses, and their gardens. The village post office, situated in the front room of a local resident, was a local meeting place.
Source:
Subject(s):
5.Fred Royal and the 50 Cents Haircut by Brinson, Thomas The Researcher Vol. 10 Issue 2, Spring 1994
Record #:
34517
Author(s):
Abstract:
Brinson fondly remembers going to see Fred Royal at Mr. Fred’s barbershop in downtown Morehead City. Mr. Royal, a barber between 1891 and 1956, was an active member of the community and, as Brinson recalls, created an environment for discussing current events and catching up on daily life in his shop.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34533
Author(s):
Abstract:
Brinson remembers some of the local grocery stores in Morehaed City including El Nelson, Cherry’s, Kib Guthrie’s and Pender’s. These neighborhood markets were welcoming to their clients and provided personalized services including home grocery delivery. Brinson worked as a delivery boy for El Nelson during his childhood. He further recounts his childhood pet, a dog named Mutt, accompanying his father on grocery runs.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34487
Author(s):
Abstract:
Author Lila Morton reminisces on making incendiary fire balls with friends during her childhood.
Source:
Record #:
34490
Author(s):
Abstract:
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.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34496
Author(s):
Abstract:
In the third installation of childhood anecdotes, Lucas recalls attending church services with her family, home medical treatment, entertainment; employment; local community members; and holiday traditions. Food and traditions are central to many of the memories.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34473
Author(s):
Abstract:
This article is a segment of an oral history with Alton Taylor, who recalls taking agricultural produce to Virginia in his father’s sharpie. Vessel dimensions are given, along with details of the trip.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34476
Author(s):
Abstract:
This article is a segment of an oral history with Alton Taylor, who recalls catching oysters for sale. Descriptions of his family’s boat and oystering locations are also included.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
34482
Author(s):
Abstract:
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.
Source:
Record #:
35891
Author(s):
Abstract:
Diving into her own genealogy, the author compares family tales to the archival records from the Civil War to decipher truth from tale.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 35 Issue 2, Summer-Fall 1988,
p118-123
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
35892
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Society for Creative Anachronisms recreates various aspects of medieval life in modern times. Several popular anecdotes are associated with this group, such as ‘the mugger vs. the chainmail shirt.”
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 35 Issue 2, Summer-Fall 1988,
p133-137
Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Record #:
35840
Author(s):
Abstract:
Two variations of the same story start off this essay about how folk cultural materials, whether oral or physical, must change over time in order to survive.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 32 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1984,
p33-37
Periodical Website