Record #:

15989

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Abernethy introduces readers to Mrs. Clyde R. Hoey (Bess Gardner), wife of the Governor-elect. She is also the sister of former Governor, O. Max Gardner.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 10, Aug 1936, p5, por

Subject(s):

Hoey, Margaret Elizabeth (Bess) Gardner, abt. 1877-1942; Governors' spouses--North Carolina

Record #:

16072

Author(s):

Wilborn, Elizabeth W.

Abstract:

First ladies of the state must be prepared to serve the state in a multitude of roles, whether being a hostess at the Executive Mansion, deliver speeches, inaugurate buildings, and generally serve the public. Highlighted in the article are the most fascinating and active first ladies, beginning with Lady Berkeley, who was married to three governors of Carolina during the colonial period.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 12 Issue 3, Feb 1973, p3-10, por

Subject(s):

Governors' spouses--North Carolina

Record #:

18174

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Mrs. Abernethy introduces readers to Mrs. Alice Broughton, wife of the newly elected Governor, J. Melville Broughton.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 32, Jan 1941, p3, 16, 24, por

Subject(s):

Governors' spouses--North Carolina; Broughton, Alice Harper Willson, 1890-1980