Record #:

20446

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

Raleigh's first theater was completed in 1814 and prior to that most performance based entertainment was held at the State House. The author tracks the theater's early history including the multiple changes of ownership after opening and the types of professional acts which performed within. Before the war a range of acts used the space from musicals, to dramas, and even ventriloquism. The final Ante-Bellum attraction was the Bunyan panorama in December 1861.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 3, July 1952, p344-358, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raleigh

Record #:

20447

Author(s):

Yearns, Wilfred B., Jr.

Abstract:

North Carolinians were divided on the issue of succession at the outbreak of war because of the state's growing industrial nature. The Whig Party or \"Unionists\" hesitated to secede without deliberation while the Democrats or \"Secessionists\" believed it was the state's honor and duty to join the Confederacy. Both parties argued their sides in Federal and Confederate Congresses without reaching compromise. The author reviews each side's ideals and attempts to define the objectives of each party which were sometimes blurred.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 3, July 1952, p359-378, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Record #:

20448

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

A continuation of articles written to President Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction by citizens of North Carolina. The letters reprinted here are from November 1867 to December 1867.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 3, July 1952, p400-431, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Record #:

20450

Author(s):

Oesen, Elaine Von

Abstract:

In 1927, only 35% of the state's citizens had access to public library services but by 1942 this number increased dramatically to 85%. Though a number of variables factor into the expansion of public library services, the author credits the state-wide Works Progress Administration (WPA) Library Project with being the most influential. Sponsored by the North Carolina Library Commission and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the WPA Library project's two main goals were to \"strengthen existing library agencies\" and \"help establish permanent service on county or regional basis.\"

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 3, July 1952, p379-399, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Libraries and state

Record #:

20452

Author(s):

Braverman, Howard

Abstract:

Calvin H. Wiley served as the state's first superintendent of public schools but is most recognized as being the author of the North Carolina Reader. During the mid-19th century there was a growing demand for Southern literature. Wiley's volume became an important piece in this regard and was read by generations of school children to instill state and southern pride. The author looks at the growing consciousness to highlight southern writers and the link between writing and patriotism within the state.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 4, Oct 1952, p500-522, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wiley, Calvin Henderson, 1819-1887

Record #:

20453

Author(s):

Wooten, Hugh Hill

Abstract:

Understanding land use and ownership in the Piedmont during the late 18th and early 19th century is a difficult topic of study due to lack of documentation. One glimpse into this world is a County Land Valuation Book for Iredell County 1800. This work includes not only land records but family papers, deeds, farming accounts, and surveyor's notes. The author examines this document to present a picture of early agricultural life in the Piedmont, specifically Iredell County, which includes not only a historical account but statistical data.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 4, Oct 1952, p523-539, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Iredell County--Industry and agriculture; Iredell County--History; Farming--North Carolina, Piedmont

Record #:

20454

Author(s):

Salls, Helen Harriet

Abstract:

Pamela Savage was a New York state native who traveled to Oxford to relieve her health complications. She lived with her pastor Reverend Joseph Labaree who was appointed as the Oxford Presbyterians and principal of the Oxford Female Academy. She kept a diary of her time spent in Oxford from September 26, 1825 to June 11, 1827 which is reprinted in this article. The document offers a glimpse into the social, economic, and geographical account of Oxford during this period.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 4, Oct 1952, p540-568, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Oxford--Description and travel

Record #:

20456

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

A continuation of articles written to Johnson during Reconstruction by North Carolina citizens. The letters reprinted here are from January 1868 to June 1875.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 29 Issue 4, Oct 1952, p569-578, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Record #:

20459

Author(s):

Farmer, Fannie Memory

Abstract:

This article examines the establishment and evolution of law scholarship in North Carolina between 1820 and 1860 with a focus on the simultaneous professionalization of legal occupations during this period.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p271-297, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education, Legal

Record #:

20464

Author(s):

Parramore, Thomas C.

Abstract:

Although North Carolina cast her fortunes with those of the Confederacy in 1861, it was not until February 1862 that the Civil War was seriously felt in the eastern region of the state. During that time, Winton, a village on the Chowan River, was burned by Union troops. This event resulted in the disgrace of an entire regiment as an object in the futility of war.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 1, Jan 1962, p18-31, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Record #:

20465

Author(s):

Shackford, James Atkins

Abstract:

This article calls attention to noted pioneer, hunter, legislator, and eventually congressman David Crockett's connections to North Carolina where Crockett was born. Particular attention is given to establishing Crockett's connection to the Robert B. Vance - Sam Carson duel of November 6, 1827. Family history information, biographical information, a portrait, photographs of family grave sites, and images of a handwritten letter are also included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p298-315, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crockett, David (Davy), 1786-1836

Record #:

20466

Author(s):

Thornton, Mary L.

Abstract:

Published accounts of prison life during the Civil War are often written long after the close of hostilities, making the accusations hard to accept without reservation. But one account, written by Francis Atherton Boyle from Plymouth during his imprisonment at Fort Delaware provides a look at how prisoners dealt with hardship of imprisonment.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 1, Jan 1962, p58-84, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives

Record #:

20469

Author(s):

Ramsey, Robert W.

Abstract:

With the immigration of thousands of Germans, Scotch-Irish, Welsh, English, and Huguenot to western North Carolina, the northern portion of Anson County was cut off to form Rowan County. In the 1750s, the court of Rowan began administering for the new county. In 1755, the town of Salibury was formally created when a 635 acre grant was made to James Carter. Carter played a prominent role in the establishment of Salisbury not only as a deputy surveyor and trustee, but also as justice of the peach and register of deeds.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Apr 1962, p131-139, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Salisbury--History; Carter, James, nd

Record #:

20471

Author(s):

Clark, Ernest James, Jr.

Abstract:

The North Carolina slave code was not a product of legal theory or thought, but developed gradually based on the needs of the population. The code was intended to police the slave population and establish and maintain a unique social standard in the community. Later on the code, also developed the purpose of extending to slaves the basic civil privileges and personal security.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Apr 1962, p148-164, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--History

Record #:

20473

Author(s):

McMahon, John Alexander

Abstract:

Local records throughout North Carolina continually add up, many with great historical interest, and it is necessary to distinguish these records of value from the rest, protect and preserve them, and keep them available for use and research. The Local Records Program of North Carolina is an important and necessary component of keeping these records available.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Apr 1962, p165-174, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Local Records Program--North Carolina