Record #:

36383

Author(s):

Newman, Joyce Joines

Abstract:

The Farmer-James collection of quilts was a traveling exhibit from January 20-March 14, 2003. It included 37 quilts ranging from Civil War era to the mid-twentieth century. It showcases the difference between folkloristic and artistic treatments of quilt making traditions.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 50 Issue 1-2, Fall-Winter 2003, p102-111 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quilts; Quilting; Folk art; African American quiltmakers

Record #:

36518

Author(s):

Newman, Joyce Joines

Abstract:

A traveling exhibit set up by the British Museum brought 75 watercolor drawings by John White to the NC Museum of History in Raleigh. These drawings depicted flora, fauna, Native Americans, and the area around present-day Roanoke Island. Dr. Kim Sloan wrote a catalog that accompanied the exhibit and included essays by authors with additional perspectives.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 54 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2007, p76-87 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museum--Raleigh; North Carolina Museum of Natural History--Exhibitions; Watercolor painting; White, John,1540-1593; Roanoke Island; Native Americans

Record #:

36888

Author(s):

Newman, Joyce Joines

Abstract:

Based on their shared belief that quilt making is one of the most widely known and personally experienced crafts for many North Carolinians, more than 20 men and women aged 14 to 82 have the mission to support, encourage, and document quilting traditions and activities as a part of the Heritage Quilters group.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 59 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2012, p36-42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quilting; Heritage preservation