Record #:

9057

Author(s):

Owen, Guy

Abstract:

Novelist James Byrd's mansion in Southern Pines, known as Weymouth, was recently purchased by a group of restoration enthusiasts. Environmentalists, naturalists, and literary organizations have all lent support to the restoration project. Upon completion, a committee of writers will selects prominent poets and writers to be awarded Weymouth Fellowships and attend retreats at the mansion.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 46 Issue 11, Apr 1979, p18-19, il, por

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Southern Pines