Record #:

27993

Author(s):

Cort, Ann

Abstract:

The Federation of Woman’s Exchanges was established in 1934 to promote the art of handicrafts and to provide a marketplace for women. The exchanges were formed based on a self-help ideology and women’s volunteerism, and continue to operate today. Saints Creations in New Bern is a member of the Exchange, and offers opportunity to exchange local handmade items.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 9 Issue 1, May 1996, p34-37, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Volunteerism; Philanthropists; Women in business

Record #:

2649

Author(s):

Towle, Lisa H.

Abstract:

The philanthropy of many prominent citizens across the state, as well as businesses and citizens of modest means, supports charities, colleges, universities, and many community causes. A representative sampling is profiled.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 53 Issue 12, Dec 1995, p42-44,46,48, il, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities; Philanthropists; Humanitarianism

Record #:

2679

Author(s):

Schmidt, Sarah

Abstract:

Gordon Hanes of Winston-Salem, who generously funded the North Carolina Museum of Art's early growth and development, died August 31, 1995, at age 79. Hanes contributed over 130 art works and was a board member for eighteen years.

Source:

Preview (NoCar Oversize N 715 R2 A26), Vol. Issue , Winter 1995, p10-15, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Art--History; Hanes, James Gordon Jr., 1916-1995; Philanthropists

Record #:

1563

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

This first in a series of articles examining the contributions of donors to the North Carolina Museum of Art focuses on Robert F. Phifer and Gordon Hanes, two North Carolinians who generously funded the museum's early growth and development.

Source:

Preview (NoCar Oversize N 715 R2 A26), Vol. Issue , Summer 1992, p8-10, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Art--History; Hanes, James Gordon Jr., 1916-1995; Phifer, Robert F.; Philanthropists

Record #:

13897

Author(s):

Parker, Jim

Abstract:

Not only was Tom Brooks instrumental in helping Chatham County get its new hospital, but he also donated an apartment building so the hospital could earn additional income.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 18 Issue 5, July 1950, p6, 21-22, f

Subject(s):

Philanthropists

Record #:

20624

Author(s):

Thomas, John G.

Abstract:

Clarence L. Hardy of Greene County is the world's biggest tobacco farmer. He grows tobacco on a 12,000-acre farm in Green and Pitt counties. He never went to college and had very little schooling in his early days, but he is a large contributor to educational, religious, and civic organizations. Recently he has given sums totaling $100,000 to Atlantic Christian College in Wilson.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 13 Issue 32, Jan 1946, p8-9, por

Subject(s):

Philanthropists