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Pitt Theatre, Greenville, NC

16 March, 2007 (14:45) | East Carolina Manuscript Collection, photographs | By: Dale Sauter

Source: Daily Reflector Negative Collection, East Carolina Manuscript Collection #741 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: The image below was taken in December 1958 for use in a Daily Reflector article related to businesses that are open on Christmas Day. I viewed the actual article on microfilm, but was unable to find details on which theater [...]

Marietta Manufacturing Company, “Made Mechanically Correct”

8 December, 2006 (14:34) | East Carolina Manuscript Collection, photographs | By: Dale Sauter

Source: Marietta Manufacturing Company Records, East Carolina Manuscript Collection #742 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: This week’s pick comes from The Marietta Manufacturing Company Records, 1906-1995, n.d. (bulk 1930-1965). M.M.C., the initials for the Marietta Manufacturing Company, also stood for its slogan, “Made Mechanically Correct.” This slogan resounded for generations, particularly with those associated with [...]

Howard Zacher in his plane “Margie”

27 October, 2006 (14:28) | East Carolina Manuscript Collection, photographs | By: Dale Sauter

Source: Hugh Elroy Best, Jr. Family Collection, East Carolina Manuscript Collection #894 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: This week’s pick comes from a collection that contains photographic prints and photocopied documents relating to military service of three generations of a Tarboro, NC family. The family members include Hugh E. Best, Sr., Hugh E. Best, Jr., [...]

Hardee’s Restaurant

18 August, 2006 (14:24) | East Carolina Manuscript Collection, photographs | By: Dale Sauter

Source: Daily Reflector Negative Collection, East Carolina Manuscript Collection #741 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: The image below documents the very first Hardee’s restaurant founded by Wilber Hardee. This photograph was taken in September 1960 for use in a Daily Reflector print advertisement to promote the grand opening of the restaurant. Contrary to popular belief, [...]

Stadium Cleaners, Greenville, NC

9 June, 2006 (14:18) | East Carolina Manuscript Collection, photographs | By: Dale Sauter

Source: Daily Reflector Negative Collection, East Carolina Manuscript Collection #741 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: The image below may look familiar to many of you. This photograph was taken in October 1965 for use in a Daily Reflector print advertisement for the new Stadium Cleaners located at 10th and Cotanche Streets. The sign currently still [...]