Record #:

10921

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

William Henry Belk opened his first department store in Monroe in 1888. Today, there are almost 400 Belk stores in 14 states and Puerto Rico. It is the largest family-and management-owned group of department stores in the nation.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 12, Dec 1969, p19, por

Subject(s):

Belk, William Henry, 1862-1952; Department stores--History

Record #:

10922

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

On December 11, 1924, James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment, a charitable trust of $40 million. When he died in 1925 another $57 was added through his will bequests. Today The Duke Endowment ranks among the country's largest charitable trusts.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 12, Dec 1969, p21-23, 41, il, por

Subject(s):

Endowments; Charities; Duke, James Buchanan, 1856-1925; The Duke Endowment