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Isabel M. Williams Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-241
Scope and Contents
Contains bound volumes of the publication Thalian Hall, an unbound master copy of the publication with images, correspondence, copies of newspaper articles, notes, and a Star-News supplement from 1976; program from the re-opening of Thalian Hall; materials gathered from Isabel William’s travels around the world, including notebooks with typed observations of her experience and original watercolor map illustrations. Includes one publication written by Williams on the bicentennial of the...
Dates:
1980s-2000s
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
James R. Womble Civil War Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-043
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a letter written by James R. Womble, a Confederate soldier, to his father, Thomas Womble. Womble was a laborer in Company A, 2nd Battalion, North Carolina Local Defense troops, of the Arsenal Guard. His letter is dated January 20, 1865. It was written from the City Courthouse of Wilmington and describes the fall of Fort Fisher.
Dates:
1865 January 20
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
James Walker Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-142
Scope and Contents
These papers contain the association's records, photographs, brochures, and related memorabilia, as well as documents belonging to alumni from their time of attendance.
Dates:
1903-1999
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Janet Seapker Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-182
Scope and Contents
As Executive Director of The Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington, North Carolina, Janet Seapker was involved in cultural and historical events during the 1980's and 1990's, and was an influence in all aspects of historic preservation from environment to zoning and urban design. Included are committee reports from the North Carolina Museum Council, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, National Trust For Historic Preservation, and Historic Wilmington Preservation Network, along with maps of...
Dates:
1964-2001
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Jean C. and Morris F. Powell Memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-294
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the personal memorabilia of Jean C. and Morris F. Powell, including pharmaceutical advertisements, photographs and a diploma from James Walker Memorial Hospital Nursing School.
Dates:
1944-2003, undated
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
J.E.L. Wade Political Statement
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-077
Scope and Contents
This unpublished political statement by James E.L. Wade in May, 1967 to the New Hanover County League of Women Voters covers a wide spectrum of programs he was involved with on both a local level and as a member of the General Assembly of North Carolina. Mr. Wade outlines his vision for the future of a greater Wilmington, covering improvements in all major areas from roads to parks and waterfront re-development, a convention center, preservation, recreation, city drainage, a bridge over the...
Dates:
1942, 1967, 1975
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
John Callum Ragtime Trio Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-291
Scope and Contents
This collection contains memorabilia relating to the John Callum Ragtime Trio, a musical group that performed at local Wilmington venues during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Included are photographs, music lists and lyrics, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
Circa 1970-1989
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
John Jay Burney, Jr. Personal Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-211
Scope and Contents
This collection primarily contains papers, records, photos, speeches, and correspondence of John J. Burney, Jr. from his enlistment into the Army in 1943, directly from high school graduation, through the end of the 20th century.
Dates:
1918-1999
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Kidder Family Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-234
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of five letters written between 1858 and 1872 among the Kidder family of Wilmington, NC. Letters were sent to and from Edward Kidder, patriarch of the family and a local lumber merchant, his wife Ann, and their children, specfically Edward H. and Frederick. They speak of their recent activities and experiences, as well as checking after each other's health. Included is a letter from Silas N. Martin, mayor of Wilmington from 1870-1872, to Edward H. regarding his...
Dates:
1858-1872
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Ladeen Puddy Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-206
Scope and Contents
This collection contains brass rubbings from various churches in England, information about those churches, and a map. Also included are publications and clippings that Mrs. Puddy acquired from various events around Wilmington, NC, such as for the Azalea Festival, a program at Thalian Hall for Riverfest, and for the Albert Schweitzer International Prizes.
Dates:
1984-1997
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
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