Record #:

14779

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Economic growth in Eastern North Carolina during the 1940s was credited largely to the war effort. Formerly an area of poverty, Eastern North Carolina profited from manufacturing and ship construction during the war era. The boost provided by war demands also led to developments in transportation and communication. Cities which experienced the most growth included Wilmington with over 100 contracts to build Liberty ships and Elizabeth City when it opened the largest Coast Guard air base in 1940.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 2, June 1943, p7, 20

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Industry; Economic growth--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

19068

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

Lawrence reviews the records of this organization and discovers information about its early meetings. The Association organized on May 14, 1873, in Goldsboro, and Major James A. Engelhard of the Wilmington Journal was elected president.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 2, June 1943, p9, 21-22, 24

Subject(s):

North Carolina State Press Association--History

Record #:

19069

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

This article includes industries that have contributed through the years to the industrial development of Granville County. Oxford is the county seat. Population has increased recently with the building of Camp Butner which occupies 25 percent of the county's acreage. The Oxford Tobacco Market has operated since 1866, and dairying, farming, cotton and lumber manufacturing plants, are big industrial contributors to the economy.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 2, June 1943, p16-20, il

Subject(s):

Granville County--Industry