Record #:

28988

Author(s):

Bandel, Jessica A.; Hensley, Victoria

Abstract:

More than 20,000 black North Carolinians were called to fight for “democracy” in World War I while being denied equal rights back home. The soldiers faced discrimination at home and in the military. Stories of their service and how they were treated within the Army, by the British soldiers, and by the French soldiers are told.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Spring 2017, p32-33

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918; North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects

Record #:

8939

Author(s):

Norris, David A.

Abstract:

On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. The war affected life on the home front in North Carolina through conservation of food and gasoline, recycling, women stepping into civilian jobs vacated by men in service, and the planting of over 50,000 victory gardens.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 1, June 2007, p25-26, 28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects

Record #:

19545

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

War Camp Community Service worked jointly with other organizations like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army to enrich the lives of soldiers and sailors stationed in camps across the state by boosting morale through social events. These groups were organized throughout the state and specifics concerning members and activities of each are included for: Charlotte, Southport, Wilmington, Asheville, Hot Springs, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Durham, Morehead City, Elizabeth City, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, New Bern, Goldsboro, Raleigh, and Fayetteville.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Oct 1924, p412-453, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects