Record #:

13175

Author(s):

Lanman, Charles

Abstract:

Written in 1848 and based on the travels of John Lanman, this article contains an excerpt from Lanman's book, Letters from the Alleghanies. This is the first article in a series by The State, detailing the mountains and western portion of the state prior to the Civil War.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p10-11, 45, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865

Record #:

13198

Author(s):

Wellman, Manly Wade

Abstract:

Containing brief histories of historic Civil War battles within North Carolina (Fort Macon, Fort Fisher, Battle of Bentonville), this article discusses plans for celebrating the upcoming centennial of the War of the Rebellion.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p12-14, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Centennial celebrations

Record #:

13199

Author(s):

Scheer, Julian

Abstract:

A continuation of the ore exploitation efforts within North Carolina continues in Lincoln County as hopes of finding lithium within spodumene deposits begins. A critical ingredient in the making of hydrogen bombs, lithium does not exist on its own but rather within lithium-baring ores. North Carolina hopes to become one of the world's leading producers of lithium.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p15, il

Subject(s):

Lithium

Record #:

13200

Author(s):

De Roulhac Hamilton, J.G.

Abstract:

In 1878, North Carolina became the sixth state in the union and the first in the South to issue a license to a female attorney. Granted in January, Tabitha Ann Holton, a native of Guilford County, received her license from Judge Albion W. Tourgee.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p17

Subject(s):

Women lawyers

Record #:

13201

Author(s):

Walser, Richard

Abstract:

Published in 1588 and written by Thomas Harriot, the book, A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia became the first English work written about America.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p23

Subject(s):

Literature; Harriot, Thomas, 1560-1621

Record #:

15714

Author(s):

Wellman, Manly Wade

Abstract:

Seven years from now, in the year 1961, the nation will mark the 100th anniversary of the Civil War. Some of the Southern states are already in preparation for the date, which will have considerable historical significance. Wellman discusses North Carolina's part in the anniversary.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p12-15, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Centennial celebrations

Record #:

15715

Author(s):

Coffin, O.J.

Abstract:

This is the first in a series of articles on editors of country newspapers.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 8, Sept 1954, p19, il

Subject(s):

Newspaper editors; Journalism, Rural