Record #:

21229

Author(s):

Surratt, Jerry L.

Abstract:

An examination of the founding of the Moravian towns of Salem and Bethabara and the development of their businesses and economic systems. A particular focus is placed on the life and career of Gottlieb Schober, a Moravian who personified the successful community small businessman.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 60 Issue 1, Jan 1983, p1-23, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Moravians--Business; Schober, Gottlieb, 1756-1838

Record #:

21248

Author(s):

Watson, Alan D.

Abstract:

A look at the origins and functionality of the slave courts in North Carolina between 1715 and 1785, an institution that reflected the desired slave behaviors as set by white slave owners, provides evidence of white society's fears of a disobedient slave population, and reveals the fears of the slaves themselves. Like in other British colonies, these courts were created to handle slave criminality beyond the scope of ordinary police regulations. They were designed to assure slaves a judicial hearing, to curtail the cost of a regular trial, and to expedite justice and reduce the loss of slave labor time.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 60 Issue 1, Jan 1983, p24-36 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slave courts

Record #:

21250

Author(s):

McGrew, Ellen Z.; Olsen, Otto H.

Abstract:

A reprint of correspondence from State Senator Leander Sams Gash consisting of thirteen letters written to his wife during legislative sessions. These letters provide accounts and descriptions of the Gash family and friends, the times, and the proceedings of state government. An extensive introduction includes biographical information on Gash and his family.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 60 Issue 1, Jan 1983, p37-88, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gash, Leander Sams, 1813-1872