Record #:

20474

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

This article is the second in a series of articles looking at the professional theater in Wilmington from 1858-1930. This installment focuses on the years between 1870 and 1900, and includes a detailed account of plays, orchestras, operas, traveling shows and theater companies that were engaged at Thalian Hall (known alternately as the Wilmington Theater) as well as accounts of complete theatrical seasons by year. Particular attention is given to famous actors of the period who appeared in Wilmington including Edwin Forrest, Fanny Janauschek, Edward A. Sothern, and Joseph Jefferson.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p316-331, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Thalian Hall (Wilmington); Wilmington--History--Theater

Record #:

20476

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

Nathaniel Macon was a prominent statesman with great influence in Thomas Jefferson's election as president in 1800. After retirement, Macon returned to his home plantation in Warren County where he continued to correspond with close associates in Congress such as John Randolph of Roanoke.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Apr 1962, p195-211, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837

Record #:

20477

Author(s):

Monroe, Haskell

Abstract:

Freedom of religion marked the life of early North Carolina colonists through most of the 17th century as a result of indifference, economic ambitions of the Lords Proprietors, and the sentiment of the times that brought people to the New World. However, when religion became involved in provincial politics, toleration ceased.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 3, Jul 1962, p267-283 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Religion

Record #:

20478

Author(s):

Tolbert, Noble J.

Abstract:

North Carolina was the home to several abolitionists shortly before the start of the Civil War. Considered one of the most extreme was Rev. Daniel Worth, North Carolina born and Wesleyan Methodist minister by profession.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 3, Jul 1962, p284-304, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Abolitionists; Worth, Daniel, 1795-1862

Record #:

20488

Author(s):

Armytage, W.G.H.

Abstract:

This article looks at the genesis and development of the career newspaperman Joseph Gales in the years preceding his establishment of the Raleigh Register in 1799. Biographical information as well as details on Gales' editorial works are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p332-361, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gales, Joseph, 1761-1841

Record #:

20489

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

A continuation of articles written to President Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction by North Carolina citizens. The letters covered were written between July 28, 1866 and March 4, 1867.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 3, July 1951, p362-375, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Record #:

20490

Author(s):

Brooks, Aubrey Lee

Abstract:

This article looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of educator and 18th century school founder David Caldwell. Particular attention is given to his establishment of a log cabin schoolhouse which served as an academy, a college, and a theological seminary and produced many prominent figures and statesmen.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p399-407, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Caldwell, David, 1725-1824

Record #:

20491

Author(s):

Dedmond, Francis B.

Abstract:

This is a reprint of correspondence and poetry written by poet and literary critic Paul Hamilton Hayne to novelist Frances Christine Fisher as well as Fisher's replies to Hayne. The literary friendship began as a result of Hayne's initial congratulatory letter sent when Fisher published her first novel, \"Valerie Aylmer,\" under her pen name Christian Reid.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p408-413, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hayne, Paul Hamilton, 1830-1886; Fisher, Frances Christine (Christian Reid), 1846-1920

Record #:

20492

Author(s):

Davidson, Chalmers G.

Abstract:

This article examines the establishment and subsequent popularity of the Catawba Springs in Lincoln County, NC as a spa and mineral springs resort between the 1790s and the 1850s.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p414-420, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catawba Springs (Lincoln County); Resorts--Lincoln County

Record #:

20493

Author(s):

Mahon, John K.

Abstract:

This article looks at the background, composition, and actions of the North Carolina regiment that was sent to fight the Creek Indians in a portion of the Mississippi territory that is now Alabama in 1814.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p421-425, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Creek Indians--North Carolina; North Carolina--History--Regiments--Carolina Brigade

Record #:

20494

Author(s):

Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh

Abstract:

This article looks at the genesis of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina including the settlement of the colony and the establishment of the Church of England in the region, church politics and vestry elections, problems with clergy, establishment of new parishes, education, and changes within the church during and after the American Revolution.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p426-462, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Episcopal Church--Diocese of North Carolina--History

Record #:

20495

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

This article is the third and last in a series of articles looking at the professional theater in Wilmington from 1858-1930. This installment focuses on the years between 1900 and 1930, and includes a detailed account of plays, orchestras, operas, traveling shows and theater companies that were engaged at Thalian Hall (known alternately as the Wilmington Theater) as well as accounts of complete theatrical seasons by year. Particular attention is given to famous actors of the period who appeared in Wilmington including James O'Neill, Otis Skinner, Lillian Russell, John Griffith, Maude Adams, and Harry Lauder among others.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p463-485, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Thalian Hall (Wilmington); Wilmington--History--Theater

Record #:

20496

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

A continuation of articles written to President Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction by North Carolina citizens. The letters covered were written between April 11, 1867 and August 9, 1867.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 28 Issue 4, Oct 1951, p486-516, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Record #:

20497

Author(s):

Stroupe, Henry S.

Abstract:

This article examines the history of newspapers and magazines published by religious institutions in the North Carolina with a focus on the movements and ideas behind creating religious publications as well as the chronology and details of the establishment of specific publications. An alphabetical list of all religious newspapers and magazines known to have been proposed of published in North Carolina before the close of the Civil War is included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 30 Issue 1, Jan 1953, p1-22, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Antebellum period, 1820-1961--Newspaper, Religious; Periodicals--Religious

Record #:

20498

Author(s):

Rankin, Hugh F.

Abstract:

This article looks at the factors contributing to the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge including information on politics and the war leading up to the battle as well as details on maneuvers and strategies utilized in the battle itself. Some hand drawn battlefield maps are included.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 30 Issue 1, Jan 1953, p23-60, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Moores Creek Bridge, Battle of, N.C., 1776