Record #:

12953

Author(s):

Old Trudge

Abstract:

Occurring June 11 through 25, residents of New Bern will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of North Carolina's second oldest city.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 26, May 1960, p7, 35, il

Subject(s):

New Bern--History; September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001--Anniversaries

Record #:

12954

Author(s):

Lawson, John

Abstract:

The sixth part in a series presented by The State, this article offers further excerpts from the classic travel journal of John Lawson, describing his trip along the North Carolina frontier in 1700.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 26, May 1960, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Western--History

Record #:

12955

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The first governor of North Carolina, Ralph Lane, appointed by Sir Richard Greenville, arrived via ship to the colony in July 1585. Troubles with local Native Americans compiled with the difficulties associated with caring for the 108 accompanying colonists, Lane gave up his position and returned to England with Sir Francis Drake in 1586.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 27 Issue 26, May 1960, p15

Subject(s):

Governors