Record #:

16115

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The subject of this article is Mr. Vassie Hill who recounts growing up near Whaleyville at the turn of the century. He shares experiences about farming, attending school at Mars Hill School, and the general hardships of growing up in rural North Carolina during this period.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Fall 1981, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Farmers

Record #:

16116

Author(s):

Lane, Tammy

Abstract:

Herbert Nixon was interviewed for this article, specifically, to discuss the lumber industry in his home of Perquimans County. He recalled details about working for Major and Loomis Lumber Company, the largest in the county, during the 1930s.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 21 Issue 1, Fall 1981, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Lumbering--History; Perquimans County--History; Major and Loomis Lumber Co. (Hertford)