Record #:

9940

Author(s):

Parker, John W.

Abstract:

On January 27, the Murfreesboro Historical Association will host the Lafayette Ball to commemorate a festivity that was planned for 1825 but never took place in its entirety. The Marquis de Lafayette had been invited by Congress to return to the United States in recognition of his status as the last surviving general of the American Revolution. Lafayette accepted, and after a six month sojourn in Washington D.C., he commenced his southern tour, heading into North Carolina for a dinner and ball at Murfreesboro. Rains slowed travel and the party arrived at such a late hour that only dinner was served and the ball was never held.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 40 Issue 15, Jan 1973, p10-11, il, por

Subject(s):

La Fayette, marquis de, 1757-1834

Record #:

20695

Author(s):

Parker, John W.

Abstract:

This article is a bibliography of, and short introduction to, the writings of African American advocate, author and educator Benjamin Griffith Brawley. The introduction essay offers biographical information and historical information on the period. The bibliography is organized by general works, biographical works, edited works, miscellaneous pamphlets, magazine edited, articles in newspapers, articles in periodicals, booklets of verse privately issued, book reviews in periodicals, editorials in periodicals, poems in periodicals, short stories in periodicals, and song collections and individual songs.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 34 Issue 2, April 1957, p165-178, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brawley, Benjamin Griffith, 1882-1939

Record #:

20207

Author(s):

Parker, John W.

Abstract:

With deeply regional roots, James Ephraim McGirt is known for not merely his literary output, but also for his devotion to poetry and his struggle to overcome rural poverty and racism.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 31 Issue 3, Jul 1954, p321-335, por, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

McGirt, James Ephraim, 1874-1930; African American poets