Record #:

24474

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Lamar Stringfield (1897-1959) lead orchestras across the country and founded the North Carolina Symphony in 1932. This article discusses his history and importance to the state.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 6, November 1991, p12-14, por

Subject(s):

Stringfield, Lamar, 1897-1959; North Carolina Symphony Orchestra; North Carolina Symphony Orchestra--History

Record #:

24475

Author(s):

Hunter, Elizabeth

Abstract:

North Carolina is home to ten ski resorts. This article presents the history of skiing in North Carolina and discusses the successes of the ten businesses.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 6, November 1991, p18-22, il

Subject(s):

Skis and skiing--North Carolina, Western; Ski resorts; Ski resorts--North Carolina, Western; Skis and skiing

Record #:

24476

Author(s):

Hause, Eric

Abstract:

The Battle of Fort Branch took place in July 1862, and the battle is recreated every November for three days at the Fort Branch Re-Enactment and Living History Program.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 6, November 1991, p23-25, il

Subject(s):

Civil War; Battlefields; Martin County--History; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Battles

Record #:

24477

Author(s):

Wells, Sherry

Abstract:

The Core Sound Decoy Festival is held in Carteret County every year and highlights the best duck decoy carvers in the nation. Carvers and collectors come from all the over the national to attend the festival, which was started in 1987 by the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 6, November 1991, p26-28, il

Subject(s):

Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild (Harkers Island); Core Sound; Carteret County--Description and travel; Decoys; Decoys (Hunting)--Harkers Island; Decoys (Hunting)