Record #:

12889

Author(s):

Davis, Chet

Abstract:

Russell Brantley, Mark Reece, and Irvin Grigg, faculty and administration at Wake Forest University, set out to hike the passage from Lake James to Linville Falls, North Carolina on June 7th, 1959. Guided by National Park Service Ranger, Jack Stark, the men were unable to complete their intended journey. This article offers a glimpse into the flora and fauna encountered during the adventure as well as the unspoiled conditions of this particular region in the western part of the state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 8, Sept 1959, p8-10, il

Subject(s):

Hiking--North Carolina, Western; Flowers--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

12890

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Held from 13-17 October 1959, the North Carolina State Fair will feature the, \"Old Village,\" an educational exhibit established in 1951 that informs patrons of living conditions and traditions from earlier periods.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 8, Sept 1959, p11, 25, il

Subject(s):

Agricultural exhibitions; North Carolina State Fair (Raleigh, 1959)

Record #:

12891

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The clothing worn by the 1960 Miss North Carolina, Judith Lynn Klipfel, is displayed in ten different photographs, covering a two page spread. Indicative of the clothing worn by pageant goers during the 1960s, the ensembles cover sleepwear, outdoor attire, casual dress, as well as formal dress.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 8, Sept 1959, p12-13, il

Subject(s):

Clothing and dress

Record #:

12892

Author(s):

Bartram, William

Abstract:

The visit of William Bartram in 1776 to Western North Carolina was recorded in his book, Travels. In this second installment, The State offers an account from Bartram's encounters with local Cherokee people.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 8, Sept 1959, p14, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Western--History