Record #:

15475

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Mrs. Lucy Mathilda Kenny, native North Carolinian, is said to be the only Confederate woman who fought through the American Civil War. She cut off her hair, took her squirrel rifle, and performed a valiant service to the Confederate Army. She died at the age of 112 years.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 4 Issue 52, May 1937, p20

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Women

Record #:

17009

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

In 1899, Gilbert S. Waters, a buggy manufacturer in New Bern, built one of the first gasoline cars in the country. His 1903 car still runs at about 30 MPH and gets 30 miles to the gallon. He couldn't create enough interest to obtain financial backing for his automobile ideas; otherwise North Carolina might have become a great auto manufacturing state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 20, Oct 1937, p1, 16, il

Subject(s):

Waters, Gilbert S., 1869-1903; Automobiles--History--New Bern; Automobile industry and trade--New Bern

Record #:

17095

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

In New Bern there are many outstanding examples of the city's architectural past, many dating back to the Colonial days. These include the John Wright Stanly house, Smallwood-Ward home, the William Gaston home, and the Richardson home.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 38, Feb 1938, p6-7, 20, il

Subject(s):

Historic houses--New Bern

Record #:

18566

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

After years of trying and being told no, New Bern native Samuel J. Battle became New York City's first African American policeman in 1911. He was later promoted to sergeant and later detective. He has served 30 years on the force. Recently Mayor LaGuardia appointed him Municipal Parole Commissioner in New York. His term expires in January 1950.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 51, May 1942, p21

Subject(s):

African Americans--History

Record #:

18618

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Brigadier Allen Hal Turnage, a native of Farmville, is the new commanding general of the training center at the Marine Barracks at New River in Onslow County. He has served twenty-nine years in the Marine Corps and was in France during World War I.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 7, July 1942, p19, por

Subject(s):

Turnage, Allen Hal, 1891-1971; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Generals

Record #:

18888

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

As the country enters its second year during World War II, Carraway recounts a number of changes and events that have taken place in the war effort. Among them are military camp and base construction; men who have been cited for gallantry; an increased population--especially at the Wilmington shipyards; and mining for valuable minerals, such as mica, copper, and manganese.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p1, 28

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Home front

Record #:

19067

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Although the list is far from complete, it gives readers some idea of what North Carolinians are doing to help win the war.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 1, June 1943, p33-34

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel

Record #:

20583

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Bruce Cotten, a native and former resident of the state, now living in Baltimore, owns probably the largest private library of books and pamphlets dealing with North Carolina to be found anywhere in the country. He has 1,839 items cataloged.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 19, Oct 1945, p13, 28

Subject(s):

Cotten, Bruce, 1875-1954; Private libraries--North Carolina--Catalogs

Record #:

20654

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Carraway describes the restoration of Haleyhill, a brick house built in 1786 by J. Patrick Haley in High Point. The work was done in the Williamsburg style in 1944 by the present owner, Donald W. Conrad.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 52, May 1946, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Historic homes--Restoration and conservation--High Point; Haleyhill (High Point)