Record #:

11210

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

After thirty-six years John Tolson retired from the United States Army in March 1973, with the rank of Lieutenant General. He is discussed in this ongoing series of brief profiles of major newly elected and appointed state officials.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p15, 52, por

Subject(s):

Tolson, John Jarvis III; Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs

Record #:

11211

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Claude Henson is chairman of the board and president of The First National Bank in Asheboro. He is featured in We the People of North Carolina magazine's Businessman in the News.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p16, 18, 21, por

Subject(s):

Henson, Claude; Bankers--Asheboro; Banks and banking--Asheboro

Record #:

11212

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

In September 1973, 16,000 five-year-olds entered schools across North Carolina to start kindergarten, thus beginning a new era in the state's system of free public education. In 1968, North Carolina was one of only three states which maintained no state-supported public kindergartens of any sort. This article contains information on the development of the state's kindergarten program.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p24, 26-27, 54-55, il

Subject(s):

Kindergartens

Record #:

11213

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

In 1972, there were 266 private schools in operation in North Carolina. The schools served about 5 percent of the school-age population, or 51,298 K-12 students. These schools are overseen by the Office of Nonpublic Schools, making North Carolina one of the few states to have an official of a state agency overseeing them. This article presents information on the nonpublic school development in the state.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p33-34, 51-52, il

Subject(s):

Private schools

Record #:

11214

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The Episcopal Church founded Ravenscroft in 1862 and operated it until 1968, when a decision was made to transfer the school to an independent board of trustees. This article presents information on the school's operation and program offerings.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p36, 38-39, 52, 54, il, por

Subject(s):

Private schools--Raleigh