Record #:

2769

Author(s):

Cannon, Doris

Abstract:

Born near Smithfield on Christmas Eve, 1922, Ava Gardner starred in numerous films and received an Academy Award nomination for MOGAMBO. Smithfield's Ava Gardner Museum contains mementos of her career.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 12, May 1988, p22-25, il, por

Subject(s):

Gardner, Ava, 1922-1990; Ava Gardner Museum (Smithfield); Motion picture actors and actresses; Museums--Smithfield

Record #:

2788

Author(s):

Cahill, Carol

Abstract:

Although Phelps Lake in Washington County is in a remote section of the state, visitors are attracted there by Somerset Place, Native American history, and the natural environment.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 12, May 1988, p10-13, il

Subject(s):

Historic sites--Washington County; Indians of North America--North Carolina, Eastern; Phelps Lake; Somerset Place (Creswell)

Record #:

2835

Author(s):

Fields, Mary Durland

Abstract:

The Greensboro Historical Museum's broad collection reflects military and commercial history and the life of Dolly Madison. The museum, which contains the world's largest collection of O. Henry memorabilia, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 12, May 1988, p14-17, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Greensboro; Museums--Greensboro; Greensboro Historical Museum