Record #:

11318

Author(s):

Earnhardt, Jean

Abstract:

Two North Carolinians have embodied the craftsman spirit of the state. Robert and Verdelle Gray, the directors of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, live in Asheville. She creates pottery, and he promotes and sells the guild's creations. The couple support the local artistic craftsmen, all 325 of them. The Guild attracts two Crafts Fairs to the region a year, in July and October. These fairs bring 45,000 visitors and hundreds of craftsmen to the area.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 21, Apr 1966, p11, por

Subject(s):

Handicrafts--Asheville; Southern Highland Handicraft Guild (Asheville)

Record #:

12551

Author(s):

Koontz, Gerry

Abstract:

The largest tree east of the Rockies, grew on Beech Mountain, in Reems Creek, Buncombe County. The yellow poplar, also known as a tulip tree, is locally referred to as the \"Stikeleather Poplar\" or \"The Big Poplar.\" Measuring 144 inches in height and 28.7 inches in circumference, the U.S. Forest Service has dated the age of this tree from 350 to 1000 years old.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 21, Apr 1966, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

Trees--Buncombe County

Record #:

12567

Author(s):

Chapman, Ashton

Abstract:

Varying in size and weighing up to 4.33 carats, at least fourteen known diamonds have been found in North Carolina. The first announced diamond find occurred in 1843 in Brindletown Creek, Burke County. Other finds have come from Mecklenburg, McDowell, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 21, Apr 1966, p8

Subject(s):

Diamonds--North Carolina--History; Diamonds--Burke County