Record #:

15267

Author(s):

Brown, Aycock

Abstract:

Students and professionals studied biology and botany at various facilities on the coast. Dr. Shaftesbury began taking students from the Woman's College, U.N.C. to Beaufort and Duke University and then constructed a marine biological unit on Pivers Island at Beaufort in 1938. Resources for students and professionals included the U.S. Fishers Station, the Marine Museum, and the saltwater aquarium, as well as in the natural environment.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 42, Mar 1939, p8-9

Subject(s):

Beaufort

Record #:

17197

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

All kinds of theories have been forth over the years to explain the appearance of these lights on Brown Mountain near Morganton in Burke County. Even the United States Geological Survey has conducted two investigations. However, at the present time the lights remain as mysterious as ever.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 42, Mar 1939, p6, 20

Subject(s):

Brown Mountain Lights (Burke County)

Record #:

17201

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

Rev. Humphrey Posey, a Baptist minister known as \"The Great Posey,\" and Rev. William Gannaway Brownlow, a Methodist minister known as \"Parson Brownlow,\" did much in establishing their respective religions in the state's mountain region. Both were circuit riding preachers. Brownlow was later Governor of Tennessee from 1865-1869.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 42, Mar 1939, p7

Subject(s):

Methodists; Posey, Humphrey, 1780-1846; Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877; Baptists

Record #:

17206

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

North Carolina has had its own navy in several wars, including the Revolutionary and Civil.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 42, Mar 1939, p11, 18

Subject(s):

North Carolina. Navy