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Genealogical histories, notes, correspondence, etc, for a variety of families, many of which pertain to Pitt County, North Carolina.

Papers (1943-1945) consisting of photocopies, letters, biography, cruise history, map and commissioning papers.

The Vertical File contains brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, and other printed ephemeral material pertaining to North Carolina people, organizations, places, history, and events. Files on a county, for example, typically include brochures / maps pertaining to natural or historic sites, cultural events, and local businesses.

Papers (1930-1968, undated) consisting of correspondence, clipping, scrapbooks, photographs, biographies, etc.

Collection (1802-1863) of a New York family including correspondence from England,

The Wright Brothers Envelope Collection contains one First Day Cover envelope (December 17, 1948) with a cachet entitled "Commemorating the Return of 'The Kitty Hawk' Wright Brothers' Plane" and postmarked at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

This collection contains correspondence (August 1941-June 1942, undated) between Richard H. Owen and his parents, especially his mother Mrs. M. A. Owen in Miami, Florida, while he was serving aboard the USS Crescent City and stationed at the U.S. Naval Air Station at Corpus Christi, Texas. Also included is a notepad containing First Aid lessons and addresses.

Collection (1848-1931) of Johnston County (NC) family including journal, will, deeds, letter, certificates, etc.

Records (1844-1926) of Winterville Baptist Church and its antecedent churches, Hancocks Church (1844-1867) and Antioch Baptist Church (1881-1907).