Record #:

13650

Author(s):

Muse, Seth

Abstract:

C.B. Foy didn't abandon hobbies when paralysis crept into his hand -- he went into the rather large scale breeding of canaries.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 25, Nov 1951, p13, f

Subject(s):

Hobbies; Canaries

Record #:

28023

Author(s):

Greenlee-Donnell, Cynthia

Abstract:

Chapel Hill resident and beekeeper Liz Lindsey is folklorist who is part of a new generation of beekeepers. The new generation is younger, female, and urban. Males tend to dominate the field, but that is changing. Beekeeping in the state of North Carolina and the various reasons women are being drawn to beekeeping are discussed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 39, September 2010, p31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Beekeepers; Beekeeping; Women in agriculture; Hobbies

Record #:

14778

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

The Big Top may be dying - but not in the heart and hands of F. W. Stanley, a Goldsboro businessman who is on his 14th month of construction of a complete miniature circus in his home.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 32, Jan 1945, p3, f

Subject(s):

Hobbies

Record #:

27561

Author(s):

Haagen, Lucy

Abstract:

Many kids enjoy picking up rocks and there are many places in the Triangle area where they can find them. The area is part of the Triassic Basin and pieces of coal, petrified wood, and garnets, and even gold can be found in the area. Two of the area’s museums have interesting collections and several area parks have places where kids can add to their collections.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 36, November 9-15 1989, p29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Rocks; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Social life and customs; Hobbies