Record #:

20278

Author(s):

Wilson, Eddie W.

Abstract:

The gourd and its role in southern history and society as food, vessel, and tool is examined using archeological, anthropological and ethnological methods. Black and white photographs of various incarnations of gourds are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 26 Issue 3, July 1949, p300-305, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gourds

Record #:

20297

Author(s):

Massey, Mary Elizabeth

Abstract:

This article looks at the widespread issue of food and drink shortage in Confederate states during the Civil War. Certain trends are identified, such as the class of people who were most affected by the shortage, newspaper coverage of shortages, and the kinds of food and drink that were in short supply.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 26 Issue 3, July 1949, p306-334, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Food Shortage--Civil War, 1861-1865

Record #:

20298

Author(s):

Powell, William S.

Abstract:

This is a reprint of the combination diary and cashbook of early American journalist, printer, and reformer Joseph Gales. The diary covers the period between September 24, 1794 and July 30, 1795 while the cashbook contains entries made between May, 1794 and December 26, 1795. Some biographical information on Gales is provided in the introduction and conclusion, and some analysis by the author is offered throughout.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 26 Issue 3, July 1949, p335-347, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841