Record #:

4902

Author(s):

Tomlin, Jimmy

Abstract:

Tomlin compiles some of the state's most interesting records, including the largest collard, the longest string of chili pepper pods, the heaviest cantaloupe, and the world's longest sentence.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 68 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p22-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Miscellanea

Record #:

19602

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

In this installment, a variety of documents on multiple subjects are reprinted within. Some topics include: market prices for goods sold in Wilmington in 1796, surveys in Granville, a Thanksgiving sermon, and a Jamaican lawyer establishing his practice in the state.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 3, July 1928, p329-344, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Miscellanea

Record #:

19605

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

In this installment, a variety of documents on multiple subjects are reprinted within. Some topics include: a poem about John Jay, personal letters to a brother, John Jameson, serving at the Battle of Kinston, and advertisements for the arts including dancing, singing, and music.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 4, Oct 1928, p447-457, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Miscellanea

Record #:

19672

Author(s):

Newsome, A.R.

Abstract:

Notes for this installment include; court records from Granville County, obituary notices, and a case of an African American man burned alive for the murder of William Bryant.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Jan 1932, p79-91, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Miscellanea