Record #:

20459

Author(s):

Farmer, Fannie Memory

Abstract:

This article examines the establishment and evolution of law scholarship in North Carolina between 1820 and 1860 with a focus on the simultaneous professionalization of legal occupations during this period.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p271-297, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education, Legal

Record #:

20465

Author(s):

Shackford, James Atkins

Abstract:

This article calls attention to noted pioneer, hunter, legislator, and eventually congressman David Crockett's connections to North Carolina where Crockett was born. Particular attention is given to establishing Crockett's connection to the Robert B. Vance - Sam Carson duel of November 6, 1827. Family history information, biographical information, a portrait, photographs of family grave sites, and images of a handwritten letter are also included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p298-315, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crockett, David (Davy), 1786-1836

Record #:

20474

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

This article is the second in a series of articles looking at the professional theater in Wilmington from 1858-1930. This installment focuses on the years between 1870 and 1900, and includes a detailed account of plays, orchestras, operas, traveling shows and theater companies that were engaged at Thalian Hall (known alternately as the Wilmington Theater) as well as accounts of complete theatrical seasons by year. Particular attention is given to famous actors of the period who appeared in Wilmington including Edwin Forrest, Fanny Janauschek, Edward A. Sothern, and Joseph Jefferson.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p316-331, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Thalian Hall (Wilmington); Wilmington--History--Theater

Record #:

20488

Author(s):

Armytage, W.G.H.

Abstract:

This article looks at the genesis and development of the career newspaperman Joseph Gales in the years preceding his establishment of the Raleigh Register in 1799. Biographical information as well as details on Gales' editorial works are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p332-361, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841

Record #:

20489

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

A continuation of articles written to President Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction by North Carolina citizens. The letters covered were written between July 28, 1866 and March 4, 1867.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p362-375, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875