Record #:

28863

Author(s):

Davis-Gardner, Angela

Abstract:

Four different North Carolina artists are profiled, detailing their persistence and dedication to the work that saturates their lives and personalities. The featured artists are Russell Peck, Playwright Karen Jones-Meadows, Choreographer Sal Aiello, and Painter Claude Howell.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 2 Issue 2, Feb 1986, p6-9, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Artists; Biography; Playwrights; Choreographers

Record #:

30738

Author(s):

Gery, Michael E.C.

Abstract:

Eric J. Cox of Asheboro, North Carolina was a Marine Corps. Corporal during the invasion of Iraq. Cox published his memoir, Cpl Cox, in 2009 through his own business, The Charlotte Press. This article provides a short biography of Cox and excerpts of his book, which includes diary entries, letters, and details of his experiences in Iraq and Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan 2010, p21-23, il, por

Subject(s):

Soldiers' writings; Books; Biography

Record #:

34603

Author(s):

Graham, William A.

Abstract:

Graham discusses the life and memorialization of William Lee Davidson, a Revolutionary War Lieutenant-Colonel from North Carolina. Davidson served as leader of a militia company and as a member of the State Committee of Safety. Davidson was killed at the Battle of Cowan’s Ford on February 1, 1781.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 13 Issue 1, July 1913, p11-39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Davidson, William Lee, 1746-1781; North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783--Soldiers; Biography

Record #:

36541

Author(s):

Hendrick, Amanda

Abstract:

Edith Walker was a frequent informant for Abrams’s collection of over 400 folksongs. A brief description of her life is outlined in the article.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 1, Spring-Summer 2009, p33-40 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biography; Ballads; Folk songs