William B. Carden [also Cardin], North Carolina 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. H, stationed in Pocahantus County, Virginia [now West Virginia], to his cousin William Beezley, October 6-7, 1861. Carden discusses military actions in the vicinity of...
Collapsible writing desk (6 pieces); wooden - mostly oak drawer sides are poplar; with two small drawers; "Pat. Nov 29, 1916" on detachable leg brace - both sides; 1 leg -wood split / missing glue blocks; one set of legs not attached -...
This photograph shows five different types of hand-knotted fringe available from the Allanstand Cottage Industries during the 1910s. Apparently these fringes were available as options on various bedspreads or coverlets. The back of the photograph...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; North Carolina 25th Infantry Regiment, Co. B
Wiley Parris, Camp Lee, Grahamville, South Carolina, to Jane Parris, February 6, 1862. Parris writes of his health, that his unit has not yet seen military action, gives advice on planting crops, and asks Jane to settle specific debts. He notes...
J. W. Killian, Davidson River, [North Carolina], to Cathey, January, 19, 1863. Killian had returned home recently from visiting the army near Fredericksburg and Richmond, Virginia, and writes about the condition and deployment of troops from...
Maggie Edmonston to “Dear parents & family,” July 6, 1863. Edmonston notes that she attempted to visit her parents’ home, but was unable to secure a connecting ride. She expresses her concern that she has not heard from family members...
This photograph taken by Edward L. DuPuy, Jr. shows a group of Cherokee rivercane doubleweave baskets arranged on a handwoven blanket. Writing on the verso reads: "Taken 1952. Double weave baskets of river cane, drapery showing Road to Soco...
Book press; (a) Wooden book press with metal binders with spring and adjustable mechanism; "11" and "12" are cast on metal parts; (b) detached metal binder; presumably (b) should be mounted to (a) arm; (a) 13"L x 13"W...
Photograph of a bridge in Bryson City, North Carolina, used for automobile and pedestrian traffic. A partial ink stamp number on back reads "405." Also on the back, note in pencil in Kephart's handwriting, "F.6.6. 1/100". The...
(007) Tri-folding 12 inch rule. Folding rule in three parts; plated metal; with "THE DRAUGHON BUSINESS COLLEGE" "OPPOSITE POST OFFICE KNOXVILLE, TENN." "THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE IN THE SOUTH"; (037) French curve;...
(038) Triangle; 30º 60º 90º triangle; wooden drafting tool; ink stains on top surface and edges; dark wood; 30º end has tip broken; has glue or varnish residue on underside; (041) Drafting instruments set in a leather covered case; set contains...
Tackle box; Metal tackle box painted black with an assortment of fishing hooks and lures; stamped on the inside of the lid "THE STANDARD TACKLE BOX MADE BY THE ARMSTRONG MFG. CO. HUNTINGTON, W. VA." There is a metal divider separating the...
(021) Box containing blades for jeweler's saw; seven blades contained in a green cardboard slip box; box has white label "ANCHOR DRAWING PEN" "K & E CO." "A 672"; blades bagged (a) slipcase (b) drawer (c-i) blades;...
(021) Box containing blades for jeweler's saw; seven blades contained in a green cardboard slip box; box has white label "ANCHOR DRAWING PEN" "K & E CO." "A 672"; blades bagged a) slipcase (b) drawer (c-i) blades;...
(019) small piece of polished stone; whitish in color; one corner chipped; possibly marble; stamped with "This article was the personal property of Horace Kephart"; (020) small piece of polished stone; pinkish in color; possibly marble;...
The 'Nantahala Folio - North Carolina - Tennessee' of the 'Geologic Atlas of the United States' (Washington: U.S. Geological Survey, 1907) captioned this picture 'Surface of Murphy Marble, Stripped for Quarrying; 2 Miles Southwest of Tomotla,...
This photograph of Bryson City, North Carolina, by R.A. Romanes (1896-1978), is dated November 1, 1937. The Swain County Courthouse, built in 1908, is visible at left of center and is distinguished by its cupola and portico. The photograph was...
