Record #:

16622

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

In this continuing series on North Carolina's Governors, Abernethy recounts the career of Cameron Morrison, who was a successful politician, public servant, lawyer and farmer. He was elected Governor in 1920 and among his accomplishments were prison reform, the good roads program, and the adoption of the county-wide school plan. He later filled out the unexpired term of U.S. Senator Lee Overman, but was defeated in Democratic primary in 1932 in a bid for a full term.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 3, June 1936, p6

Subject(s):

Governors

Record #:

16624

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Angus Wilton McLean, a lawyer and businessman, was elected Governor of North Carolina in 1924, defeating Josiah W. Bailey. The hallmarks of his administration were his fiscal reforms and the reorganization of the administrative workings of state and local government. His administration was also responsible for the creation of the State Department of Conservation and Development.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 4, June 1936, p6, 26

Subject(s):

Governors

Record #:

16626

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

O. Max Gardner was elected Governor in 1928 and presided over the state for four years of the Great Depression. Even in a period of great austerity, he was able to pass important legislation including the consolidation of the institutions of higher learning and programs to help agriculture.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 5, July 1936, p8

Subject(s):

Governors

Record #:

16627

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Ehringhaus was elected Governor in 1933 and served during the early days of the New Deal. He was a strong supporter of economy in government. Among his accomplishments were the creation of a state sales tax and the state's assumption of the financial responsibility for the public school system. He came into office with a deficit of $15 million in the state treasury and left with a surplus of $5 million.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 6, July 1936, p6, 20

Subject(s):

Governors

Record #:

18174

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Mrs. Abernethy introduces readers to Mrs. Alice Broughton, wife of the newly elected Governor, J. Melville Broughton.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 32, Jan 1941, p3, 16, 24, por

Subject(s):

Governors' spouses--North Carolina; Broughton, Alice Harper Willson, 1890-1980

Record #:

18983

Author(s):

Abernethy, Mrs. Max

Abstract:

Since the Great Seal was authorized by the State Constitution, North Carolina has been slow to add other official emblems. The flag was not adopted until 1885, the state motto until 1893, the state song in 1927, and the state flower in 1941. The Carolina chickadee became the state bird in 1931 by an act of the General Assembly, but the act was repealed seven days later. Finally in March 1943, the cardinal was named the official state bird.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 43, Mar 1943, p7, 17

Subject(s):

State birds--North Carolina