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for "The North Carolina Booklet"
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22310
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This article discusses the use of art in the study and recollection of history with the example of John White's illustration of his exploration of North Carolina as the central talking point.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910,
p2-11, il
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22338
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Reverend Joseph Blount Chesire of Roanoke Island delivered this address on August 18th, 1910 to commemorate the 323rd anniversary of the birth of Virginia Dare and the settlement of North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 4, April 1911,
p167-175
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22245
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This article provides a short biography of North Carolina Booklet contributor Professor Bruce Craven. It highlights his service to the education of North Carolina students through his position of superintendent of public schools in Elizabeth City and his contribution to the study North Carolina history, particularly Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908,
p150-151
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22258
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This article provides a short biographical sketch of North Carolina Booklet contributor Bruce Craven. It highlights his most recent writings and points readers to a prior biography in the October 1908 issue of the North Carolina Booklet.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 3, January 1909,
p257
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21970
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This article discusses Colonel Edward Buncombe, his family and their estate, Buncombe Hall. The article outlines the Buncombe family in the colonies, the establishment of the Buncombe Hall, and Colonel Buncombe's service during the Revolutionary War as an officer in the Continental Army.
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22087
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A reprint of an address given by Revolutionary War General Joseph Graham on the first anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence at celebrations in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 20, 1835.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 5 Issue 3, Jan 1906,
p209-216, f
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22181
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A biographical sketch of Dr. Charles Lee Raper, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of Economics at the University of North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 7 Issue 2, October 1907,
p152-154
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34602
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Cameron recalls visiting her grandfather at Buchoi, his rice plantation on the Cape Fear River, at Christmas during her childhood. Central to her recollections are yearly traditions including decorating the house, retrieving the yule log for the celebration, and baking desserts. As much of the preparatory work was conducted by black slaves, Cameron devotes much of the work to detailing interactions between the family and their slaves.
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9.Clay Hill-On-The-Neuse by Hinton, Mary Hillard The North Carolina Booklet Vol. 3 Issue 6, Oct 1903
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22050
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A description of 'Clay Hill,' the home of Revolutionary Major John Hinton in Wake County, NC.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 3 Issue 6, Oct 1903,
p24-37, il
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22203
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This article provides biographical information about North Carolina Booklet contributor Clyde L. King. The biography highlights King's education and teaching experience which gave him a wealth of knowledge of North Carolina history.
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11.Col. Fred. A. Olds. by Moffitt, Mrs. E.E. The North Carolina Booklet Vol. 6 Issue 2, October 1906
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22151
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This article provides a personal biography of Colonel F.A. Olds of Raleigh. Colonel Olds began collecting artifacts of historical significance to the state of North Carolina in the late 1870s and since 1902 has given a large amount of time and effort to the Hall of History in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has also spent a significant portion of his life writing and recording the history of North Carolina.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 6 Issue 2, October 1906,
p155-156
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22517
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Colonel Hardy Murfree of Hertford County fought in the American Revolution and lived both near Murfreesboro, NC and Murfreesboro, TN, the latter having been named for him. He was buried with full Masonic honors.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 17 Issue 3, January 1918,
p160-164
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22453
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Colonel John Hinton was a resident of Wake County during the colonial and revolutionary eras.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 14 Issue 4, April 1915,
p225-236, il
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22313
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Mecklenburg County, North Carolina resident, Colonel Thomas Polk has been credited with a major role in the May 1775 declaration of independence from British rule. However, contemporary documentation of the event seems to be lacking.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910,
p43-47
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21946
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This article provides an account of the colony of Palatinates who, with the Swiss, settled in New Bern, NC.
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