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Bill Jessup Theatre Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: SC-MS-358
Scope and Contents
This collection contains VHS and cassette tapes of local Wilmington, NC theatre and dance productions from the 1990s. Companies include Tapestry Theatre Company, Dance Theatre of Wilmington, Grace Theatre, Stageworks, and Celebration Theatre.
Dates:
1990-1999
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Block Shirt Co. Ledgers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-267
Scope and Contents
This collection contains accounting ledgers from the Block Shirt Company in Wilmington, NC from the early to mid-20th century.
Dates:
1925-1970
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Cameron Family Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-194
Scope and Contents
The Cameron Family Letters contain the writings of the Cameron family over two generations, from 1910-2005, with the bulk between Bruce B. Cameron Sr. and Lottie Fales Cameron from 1912-1914. Most letters are photocopies of the originals, which are not included. Beginning with former Wilmington mayor Bruce B. Cameron’s letters to his wife Lottie Fales while they were dating, the letters show Bruce’s life in Wilmington compared to Lottie’s time studying at Meredith College in Raleigh. A few...
Dates:
1912-1914 (photocopies), 1944 (photocopies), 2002, 2005; Majority of material found within 1912-1914 (photocopies); Majority of material found within 1944 (photocopies)
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Cicero P. Yow Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-337
Scope and Contents
Cicero Yow worked as the attorney for the City of Wilmington for 25 years and served in the North Carolina senate for several terms representing the 9th district. These papers primarily contain Yow's personal and business correspondence from 1942 to 1969 and document the daily interactions of a member of Wilmington's upper middle class during the 1950s and 1960s. While much of the correspondence is comprised of invitations and acknowledgment or congratulatory letters, it nevertheless...
Dates:
1928-1969
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Claude Howell Christmas Cards
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-326
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 16 prints of hand drawn Christmas cards by Claude Howell from 1977 to 1994. Many are illustrations of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, specifically of St. James Episcopal Church. Christian imagery is consistent throughout this collection of cards, including angels, baby Jesus, and the Three Wise Men, along with other biblical scenes. Some cards were drawn abroad and highlight the culture of the country Howell was visiting. All are pen and ink illustrations.
Dates:
1977-1994
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Consuelo Berkman Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-290
Scope and Contents
Consuelo "Connie" Berkman was an artist and photographer in Wilmington, North Carolina and the adopted daughter of well-known artist, Jack Berkman. The Consuelo Berkman Papers contain artwork, correspondence, personal journals, photographs, yearbooks, and other materials dating from 1968 to her death in 1996. The bulk of the collection is comprised of Berkman's photography and includes thousands of prints, slides, negatives, and contact sheets documenting daily life in and around the...
Dates:
1968 - 1996
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Cronly Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-009
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the personal correspondence and private papers of the Wilmington-based Cronly family, primarily related Margaret M. Cronly (1827-1911), and her children Jane Murphy Cronly (1850-1935), Sallie Taylor Cronly (1852-1913), Michael Cronly (1858-1930), Joseph Murphy Cronly (1858-1907), William Neil Cronly (1860-1904), Robert Dickson Cronly (1863-1936), Douglas Tennent Cronly (1865-1931), Margaret Cronly (1868-1947), and Mary Douglas Cronly (1871-1949). Other family members...
Dates:
1888-1925
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Cyrus Hogue, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-264
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence and other documents associated with Cyrus Hogue's involvement in advocating for a new bridge crossing over the Cape Fear River in Wilmington. After decades of campaigning by local citizens, the Wilmington bridge project finally came to fruition with the completion of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in 1969. Hogue, a local Wilmington lawyer and Chairman of the Democratic Party, was instrumental in working the State Highway Commission and Governor Terry...
Dates:
1962-1969
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Documents Relating to Public Education in New Hanover County
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-135
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of original documents, letters, financial records and printed material dealing with the establishment of free public schools in Wilmington, North Carolina after the Civil War. The correspondence details the financial support for school construction, teacher recruitment, and administration provided by the Massachusetts Soldiers Memorial Society, Mary Hemenway, Amy Bradley and the American Unitarian Association for what came to be known as Wilmington School District...
Dates:
1865-1924
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Don Betz Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-143
Scope and Contents
This collection features papers, photographs, and memorabillia belonging to Don Betz, who served as mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina from 1987 to 1997. Betz's appointment books and correspondence from throughout his tenure, as both a city council member and later mayor, depict both his day-to-day duties and important local issues he discussed with officials and legislators at the state and national level. His campaign work, service outside the council, and involvement in local, national,...
Dates:
1981-1997
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
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