Record #:

15271

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

The Invisible Empire is a euphemism for the Ku Klux Klan. Following the Civil War the KKK was rooted both in the Piedmont and western portion of the state. In the east the focal counties were Alamance, Caswell, and Orange and western counties were Cleveland and Rutherford. KKK actions became so disruptive that Governor William W. Holden declared these counties under a state of insurrection and sent Colonel George W. Kirk with troops in 1870, an incident known better as the Kirk-Holden war.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 47, Apr 1939, p5, 20

Subject(s):

Ku Klux Klan; Kirk-Holden War

Record #:

17234

Author(s):

Cobb, W.H.

Abstract:

Dr. W. H. Cobb of Goldsboro tells of his experiences practicing medicine as a country doctor in Eastern North Carolina during the last fifty years.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 47, Apr 1939, p1-2, 24, por

Subject(s):

Physicians--Goldsboro; Cobb, William H., 1868-1946

Record #:

17235

Author(s):

Tucker, Harry Z.

Abstract:

Tucker describes a few of the many historic trees to be found in the state. Many interesting historical and traditional events are connected with them. The old Tory Oak at Wilkesboro is where several Tories are said to have been hanged. The old Dram Tree on the Cape Fear near Wilmington was the signal for taking a last dram before reaching port. The historic Daniel Boone Oak in Davie County is more than 500 years old.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 6 Issue 47, Apr 1939, p3, 22, il

Subject(s):

Historic trees