Record #:

22310

Author(s):

Busbee, Jaques

Abstract:

This article discusses the use of art in the study and recollection of history with the example of John White's illustration of his exploration of North Carolina as the central talking point.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p2-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

White, John,1540-1593

Record #:

22311

Author(s):

McCorkle, George

Abstract:

Colonel Francis Locke of Rowan County was a North Carolina native and Patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. The article highlights he military service during the Revolution as well as his legislative service during the early days of the United States.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p12-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Locke, Francis, 1722-1796; North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

22312

Author(s):

Joynes, Walker Waller

Abstract:

This article describes the attendants and festivities at the unveiling of a memorial tablet at Nixtonton, North Carolina commemorating the First Albemarle Assembly which took place on February 6, 1665.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p22-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--First Albemarle Assembly

Record #:

22313

Author(s):

Ashe, S.A.

Abstract:

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina resident, Colonel Thomas Polk has been credited with a major role in the May 1775 declaration of independence from British rule. However, contemporary documentation of the event seems to be lacking.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p43-47 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783; Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Record #:

22314

Author(s):

Winston, F.D.

Abstract:

F.D. Winston, former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, spoke at the unveiling of a memorial tablet at Nixonton, North Carolina, commemorating the First Albemarle Assemble which took place on February 6, 1665.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p26-39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--First Albemarle Assembly