Record #:

14949

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Mica mines are booming these days - the curious shiny stuff is being turned up at a record rate under government stimulus, and prices have doubled since World War II began. More than 175 new mines have opened in the last 90 days.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 17, Sept 1942, p8-9, f

Subject(s):

Mica mines and mining

Record #:

18694

Author(s):

Goerch, Carl

Abstract:

Lincoln County, named for General Benjamin Lincoln, a Revolutionary War soldier, is one of the oldest counties in the western part of the state. Many prominent individuals who have served both the state and nation have come from the county, including Civil War Generals Ramseur, Hoke, and Johnson.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 17, Sept 1942, p1-2, 16-19, il

Subject(s):

Lincoln County--History; Lincoln County--Description and travel