Record #:

11752

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Carrie L. Broughton became North Carolina's State Librarian in 1917. She is the first woman to head a department of the North Carolina state government.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 13, Aug 1934, p7, 9, por

Subject(s):

Broughton, Carrie L. (Longee), 1879-1957; Librarians; Libraries and state

Record #:

11753

Author(s):

Seay, Majel Ivey

Abstract:

North Carolina has five institutions located around the state which are endeavoring to make law-abiding men and women out of wayward boys and girls. Ivey discusses what each institution seeks to accomplish.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 13, Aug 1934, p8, 22

Subject(s):

Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation

Record #:

11754

Author(s):

Menzies, Robert

Abstract:

The Barringer House, located in Catawba County, is one of the oldest houses in North Carolina. Menzies discusses the interesting history attached to the house, which was built by Matthias Barringer in 1762.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 13, Aug 1934, p11, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Catawba County

Record #:

11756

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

North Wilkesboro, at forty years of age, is a relatively young town in North Carolina. Yet in that time its population has grown to almost 7,000, and it has developed into one of the outstanding business towns in the western part of the state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 2 Issue 13, Aug 1934, p20-22

Subject(s):

North Wilkesboro--History; North Wilkesboro--Description and travel