Record #:

24582

Author(s):

Davidson, Chalmers G.

Abstract:

In Davidson, North Carolina there is an old Wayside Inn that was erected by the Dinkins family to serve as a stopping place for travelers. This article discusses the history and uses of the Wayside Inn.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 12, November 1971, p8-10, il, por

Subject(s):

Inns; Davidson College--History; Davidson College; Mecklenburg County--History; Mecklenburg County--Description and travel

Record #:

24583

Author(s):

Styron, Nell Joslin

Abstract:

This article presents a group of women who worked to create and publish an independent and unsubsidized weekly newspaper in North Carolina, which they named the ‘Leader.’

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 12, November 1971, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Newspaper publishing; Newspapers--North Carolina; Newspaper publishing--History; Women

Record #:

24584

Author(s):

Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

E. H. McFarland of Louisburg, North Carolina collects old musical machines, such as player pianos and nickelodians; he restores and rebuilds the machines.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 12, November 1971, p14-16, il

Subject(s):

Franklin County--Description and travel; Musical instrument makers; Piano--Maintenance and repair; Antiquities--Collection and preservation

Record #:

24585

Author(s):

Herbert, Dr. William Pinkney

Abstract:

William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), also known as O. Henry, was a short-story writer who lived in Asheville, North Carolina for a time. In the second part of a two-part story, the author discusses his friendship with O. Henry and the man’s accomplishments in life.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 12, November 1971, p17-18, por

Subject(s):

Porter, William Sydney (O. Henry), 1862-1910; Asheville--History