Record #:

28868

Author(s):

Withrow, Danielle K.

Abstract:

Cultural facility development is a key issue facing arts organizations and communities across North Carolina. Seventy counties are currently in some phase of cultural facility development, but are struggling to mobilize their cultural resources for economic growth.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 2 Issue 4, July 1986, p2, il

Subject(s):

Culture--North Carolina; Cultural awareness; Economic development

Record #:

28853

Author(s):

Crow, Jeffrey J.

Abstract:

The people who settled in North Carolina brought with them their cultural values, beliefs, customs and arts. These early settlers were heterogeneous, often conflicting ethnic groups whose influence on the state’s history has been both profound and subtle.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 1 Issue 3, March 1985, p2-3, il

Subject(s):

Culture--North Carolina; Cultural heritage; History in art

Record #:

28854

Author(s):

Berde, Stuart

Abstract:

The cultural diversity of North Carolina is reflected in the traditions and artistic expressions of dancers, singers, artists and performers of every kind. It is also experienced by audiences who share in the preservation of culture by watching, listening, learning and appreciating.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 1 Issue 3, March 1985, p2-3, il

Subject(s):

Culture--North Carolina; Cultural heritage; History in art

Record #:

35832

Author(s):

Forrest, John

Abstract:

Starting as an anthropological study in northeastern North Carolina, the author learns about the techniques used in making and using duck decoys, as duck hunting is a large part of society. The decoys work no matter how crudely they are made, but the carvings and designs on it are symbolic of social status.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 31 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 1983, p23-30, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duck decoys; Duck shooting; Anthropology; Culture--Southern; Culture--North Carolina

Record #:

35073

Author(s):

Coffin, Richard

Abstract:

The author reflects on his own childhood and the nature of how ‘play’ in children’s lives is very important. Similarity in themes of games is widespread, such as the color green.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 3 Issue 1, July 1955, p13-16 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Children--Conduct of life; Children--Social conditions--20th century; Culture--North Carolina

Record #:

19570

Author(s):

Jackson, W.C.

Abstract:

In this re-printing of his December 4, 1924 address before the State Literary and Historical Association, Jackson discusses a criticism of the post-confederate American south by essayist H.L. Mencken in which the region is described as completely lacking in culture and civilization.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Jan 1925, p3-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cultural development--North Carolina, Western; Culture--North Carolina; Culture--Southern; Cultural standard--North Carolina; Cultural criticism--North Carolina; Mencken, H.L. (Henry Louis), 1880-1956