Box MS 19252.05
Contains 18 Results:
Drafts, Undated
Drafts and mock-up material for the Festival program. Also includes a list of ads for the program booklet.
Undated
This sub-series contains photographs of the festival from the 1960s-2000s. Photos are mostly of the parade, queen's pageant, and shots of festival attendees, but general photographs of Southport and surrounding areas like Old Brunswick Town are also included.
Governor and State Official Vote Abstract, 1880 November 27
Two copies of "Abstract of Votes Cast at an Election Held for Governor and State Officers, on Tuesday, November 2, 1880, in the State of North Carolina". The reverse side contains the "Comparative Vote of North Carolina for 1876 and 1889. Including the Vote for Members of Congress at the Late Election."
Land Grant, 1757 December 12
King's grant, dated December 12, 1757 from George II to John Lane; 150 acres. The grant is signed by Governor Arthur Dobbs and witnessed by William Fenner D.S. Laminated, wax seal separate but included. See Items 4 and 11.
Land Grant, 1763 December 23
King's grant, dated December 23, 1763 from George III to Longfield Cox [Case?]; 200 acres on the south side of the Neuse River, described as "on the South side of Neuse River on the half Moon Swamp". Signed by Governor Arthur Dobbs. Laminated.
Land Grant, 1782 October 24
Grant, dated October 24, 1782 from the State of NC to John Jones; 130 acres on the south side of the Neuse River. Signed by Governor Alexander Martin. Laminated. Also attached and laminated is a land surveyor's report by James Gatlin, witnessed by Alexander Martin.
Map of New Hanover County, 1949
This map was published by the North Carolina State Highway and Public Works Commission.
The Victorious Attack on Ft. Fisher
This collection contains papers and historical research of Dr. Chris E. Fonveille, a former history faculty member at UNCW.