Record #:

22244

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides biographical information on North Carolina Booklet contributor Judge Henry Groves Connor. It highlights his Democratic Party political affiliation and his contributions to the study and practice of the law within the state of North Carolina.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p149-150 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Connor, Henry Groves, 1852-1924

Record #:

22245

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides a short biography of North Carolina Booklet contributor Professor Bruce Craven. It highlights his service to the education of North Carolina students through his position of superintendent of public schools in Elizabeth City and his contribution to the study North Carolina history, particularly Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 2, October 1908, p150-151 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Education; Craven, Bruce

Record #:

22256

Author(s):

Salley, A.S., Jr.

Abstract:

This article discusses the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, which is commonly believed to be the first public declaration of independence from the Crown, in the colonies. It includes a reprinting of the original declaration as well as correspondence between several colonial leaders regarding the declaration and the political climate in North Carolina.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 3, January 1909, p155-248 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence; Mecklenburg County--History

Record #:

22258

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides a short biographical sketch of North Carolina Booklet contributor Bruce Craven. It highlights his most recent writings and points readers to a prior biography in the October 1908 issue of the North Carolina Booklet.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 3, January 1909, p257 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Craven, Bruce

Record #:

22259

Author(s):

Moffitt, Mrs. E.E.

Abstract:

This article provides a short biographical accounting of the life of North Carolina Booklet contributor Alexander Samuel Salley Jr. It highlights his education in law and his editing of several collections of colonial records.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 3, January 1909, p257-258 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Salley, Alexander Samuel, Jr., 1871-1960

Record #:

22266

Author(s):

Hinton, Mary Hillard

Abstract:

The unveiling of the Memorial to the Edenton Tea Party involved steps taken by both local and national organizations to raise funds for the erection of the monument.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1909, p264-267, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Edenton--History

Record #:

22272

Author(s):

Abstract:

This article reviews the program for the 1908 dedication of a memorial tablet commemorating the signers of the 1774 Edenton Tea Party Resolve. Also noted were the Tea Party descendants in attendance, dedication participants and selected speeches from the dedication ceremony.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1909, p268-298, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Edenton--History

Record #:

22296

Author(s):

Boyd, William K.

Abstract:

The Battle of Kings Mountain took place near the town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina on the prominence across the border in South Carolina. The decisive defeat of Loyalist militia under Patrick Ferguson ended Cornwallis advance into North Carolina in October 1780.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1909, p298-314, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

22297

Author(s):

Smith, Charles Lee

Abstract:

This article chronicles the establishment of schools and implementation of education in North Carolina between the late 17th century and the mid-18th century.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1909, p316-324 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; North Carolina--Education

Record #:

22298

Author(s):

Dillard, Richard

Abstract:

Several North Carolina women who played parts in various phases of the Revolutionary War including Betsy Dowdy, Mary Slocumb, and Flora MacDonald.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 8 Issue 4, April 1909, p325-333 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women

Record #:

22310

Author(s):

Busbee, Jaques

Abstract:

This article discusses the use of art in the study and recollection of history with the example of John White's illustration of his exploration of North Carolina as the central talking point.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p2-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

White, John,1540-1593

Record #:

22311

Author(s):

McCorkle, George

Abstract:

Colonel Francis Locke of Rowan County was a North Carolina native and Patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. The article highlights he military service during the Revolution as well as his legislative service during the early days of the United States.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p12-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Locke, Francis, 1722-1796; North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

22312

Author(s):

Joynes, Walker Waller

Abstract:

This article describes the attendants and festivities at the unveiling of a memorial tablet at Nixtonton, North Carolina commemorating the First Albemarle Assembly which took place on February 6, 1665.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p22-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--First Albemarle Assembly

Record #:

22313

Author(s):

Ashe, S.A.

Abstract:

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina resident, Colonel Thomas Polk has been credited with a major role in the May 1775 declaration of independence from British rule. However, contemporary documentation of the event seems to be lacking.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p43-47 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783; Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Record #:

22314

Author(s):

Winston, F.D.

Abstract:

F.D. Winston, former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, spoke at the unveiling of a memorial tablet at Nixonton, North Carolina, commemorating the First Albemarle Assemble which took place on February 6, 1665.

Source:

The North Carolina Booklet (NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 10 Issue 1, July 1910, p26-39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--First Albemarle Assembly