Record #:

146

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Bill Nye, a famous 19th century humorist, lived and wrote in Asheville for the last ten years of his life.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 8, Jan 1992, p12-13, por

Subject(s):

Nye, Edgar Wilson, 1850-1896; Humorists

Record #:

147

Author(s):

Wilson, Martin

Abstract:

Contrary to the assertions of most history books, Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew of North Carolina was the hero of \"Pickett's Charge\" at The Battle of Gettysburg.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 8, Jan 1992, p14-15, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863

Record #:

171

Author(s):

Hunter, Elizabeth

Abstract:

Asheville resident Nancy Boland, a U.S. Olympic swimmer, discusses her experience forty-four years after her competition in London.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p44-46, por

Subject(s):

Boland, Nancy; Olympic Games (1948: London, England); Swimmers

Record #:

172

Author(s):

Mitchell, Tucker

Abstract:

Mitchell describes the Linville Country Club and Eseeola Lodge in Linville, North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p40-43, il, map

Subject(s):

Hotels, taverns, etc.--Linville; Linville; Eseeola Lodge (Linville)

Record #:

173

Author(s):

Hause, Eric

Abstract:

Historic places, including Halifax, Bentonville, and Smithfield, lay on the course of I-95.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p30-35, il, map

Subject(s):

Historic sites; Interstate 95; Travel

Record #:

174

Author(s):

Phelps, Shirleyan Beacham

Abstract:

North Carolina has three remaining two-car ferries: Sans Souci Ferry, the ferry at Elwell-Carvers Creek, and Parkers Ferry.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p36-39, il

Subject(s):

Ferries

Record #:

175

Author(s):

McMullen, David

Abstract:

The Mountain-to-Sea Trail hiking project, when completed, will stretch seven hundred miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to Nags Head.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p19-22, il

Subject(s):

Mountain-To-Sea Trail; Hiking, Trails

Record #:

176

Author(s):

Huffman, Steve

Abstract:

Huffman profiles Burlington's Balloon Festival and Air Show.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p27-29, il, map

Subject(s):

Burlington; Hot air balloons

Record #:

177

Author(s):

Williams, Thurman

Abstract:

Mickey Walsh is the owner of Southern Pines' Stoneybrook Farms, a bucolic horse facility.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p34-35, por

Subject(s):

Walsh, Mickey; Horse farms; Southern Pines

Record #:

178

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Wilmington native Anna McNeill is the mother of James Abbott Whistler, and the subject of the portrait, \"Whistler's Mother.\"

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 12, May 1992, p12-14, il

Subject(s):

Whistler, Anna Mathilda McNeill, 1804-1881; Whistler, James Abbott McNeill, 1834-1903

Record #:

179

Author(s):

Terez, Angela

Abstract:

Terez profiles the quaint town of Southern Pines in Moore County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p26-29, il

Subject(s):

Southern Pines

Record #:

180

Author(s):

Bubbeo, Daniel

Abstract:

Restoring an historic home can be time consuming and costly, yet indescribably rewarding. The Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina is in this business.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p30-33, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration; Historic Preservation Foundation of North Carolina

Record #:

181

Author(s):

Jones, Logan C.

Abstract:

Old Salem's Moravian Easter Sunrise Service has inspired the faithful for generations.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p16-17, il

Subject(s):

Moravians; Easter service; Old Salem; Forests and forestry--History

Record #:

182

Author(s):

Phelps, Shirleyan Beacham

Abstract:

Terra Ceia is a tiny Dutch community that keeps its heritage alive with a flower-filled festival each spring.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p22-25, il, map

Subject(s):

Terra Ceia Tulip Festival; Dutch Americans; Tulips

Record #:

183

Author(s):

Bell, Mack

Abstract:

Thomas Miles Garrett was a Confederate soldier who held Unionist beliefs.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Apr 1992, p14-15, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Garrett, Thomas Miles, 1830-1864