Record #:

11501

Author(s):

Henson, Hilliard

Abstract:

This beautiful mountain flower is rare, and very little is known about it. The only places in the country where it grows are the Cullowhee Valley in Jackson County and near Whittier in Swain County.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p5

Subject(s):

Lilies--North Carolina, Western; Rare plants--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

11502

Author(s):

Brummitt, Dennis G.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of articles on the various departments of North Carolina state government, David Brummitt, the current Attorney General, discusses the duties of the office, how North Carolina compares with other state Attorney General offices, and some pending cases.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p9, 26, por

Subject(s):

Record #:

11503

Author(s):

Brown, Aycock

Abstract:

The starfish is one of the most recognizable creatures in the state's coastal waters. Oysters inhabiting waters near starfish are in great danger, for the oyster is a prized food.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p18

Subject(s):

Starfish--Cape Hatteras; Oysters

Record #:

11504

Author(s):

Palmer, John B.

Abstract:

Palmer recounts notable events in the life of Nathaniel Macon, one of the foremost public men in the state. Among them were Revolutionary War soldier; serving in Congress for thirty-five years; and president of the Constitutional Convention of 1835.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p27-28, il

Subject(s):

Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837

Record #:

11556

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of biographical sketches of state legislature members, Lucas discusses William Weaver Neal from McDowell County, who served in the House of Representatives. Neal led the fight in the General Assembly in 1920 that prevented North Carolina from being the 36th and final state necessary to ensure passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. Passage would give women the right to vote.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p11, por

Subject(s):

Neal, William Weaver, 1874-1952; Legislators--McDowell County

Record #:

11557

Author(s):

Prevost, R. W.

Abstract:

Prevost discusses the federal government's educational program that it is providing schooling to five hundred Cherokee students in western North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 36, Feb 1934, p17, 26, il

Subject(s):

Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Indians of North America--Education--North Carolina, Western