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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
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 Capps Rotary International District 7730 Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-285
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Rotary International District 7730 in southeastern North Carolina. These papers originate from and are mostly specific to John T. Capps III and his district involvement--especially his District Governorship from 1985-86--as well as his membership in the Morehead City-Noon, N.C. club from 1968 through the 2000s. Capps's father--John T. Capps, Jr., known by his middle name Talbot--served in Rotary International District 7730's Kinston club of North...
Dates:
1919-2018; Majority of material found within 1985-1999
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
John J. Burney, Jr. Legislative Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-033
Scope and Contents
This collections contains the legislative papers of North Carolina State Senator John J. Burney, Jr. Senator Burney represented New Hanover County from 1966-1972. The legislative papers consist primarily of correspondence, bills, publications, printed materials and newspaper clippings, covering a broad spectrum of social, economic and political issues during his time in office. Topics include taxation, environmentalism, transportation and infrastructure, Wilmington College (now UNCW), and...
Dates:
1960 - 1972
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Johnston Avery and Virginia Hall Avery Private Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-035
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection consists of correspondence written or received by Johnston Avery, including holograph, typewritten and typewritten carbon copy letters. Important correspondents include William V.S. Tubman, President of Liberia from 1944 to 1971, and other Liberian government officials; Robert R. Reynolds, U.S. Senator from North Carolina from 1933 to 1945; J.C.B. Ehringhaus, North Carolina governor from 1933 to 1937; and various businessmen involved in the LAMCO Joint Venture. Of...
Dates:
1915 - 1973
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Kellogg Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-085
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 46 manuscripts, letters, and documents dating from 1811-1864, relating to the Kellogg family in Wilmington, N.C. Included are inventories of personal effects and papers from 1826 concerning Jos. Kellogg's death.
Dates:
1820-1834
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
McDonald-Howe Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-034
Scope and Contents
The McDonald-Howe Family Papers contains materials pertaining to the Alfred Howe family and the children of his daughter, Rebecca Howe McDonald. Included are documents pertaining to the life of Alfred Howe, who was the son of Anthony Walker, a formerly enslaved person, and his wife, Tenah Howe, a member of the Tuscarora. Howe was born in Wilmington, North Carolina and became a successful builder, in addition to holding a number of elected positions. Additional materials in the...
Dates:
1861-1966
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Mike McIntyre Congressional Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-338
Overview
Congressman Mike McIntyre served as the Representative for North Carolina's 7th Congressional district from 1997 to 2015. McIntyre's Congressional collection consists of papers and memorabilia accrued during his time in office and represents issues important to the district and his interactions as a Congressman. The collections consists of 111 linear feet of papers and approximately 700 artifacts.
Dates:
1970-2014
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-177
Scope and Contents
This collection contains material related to the U.S. Army's Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina. The terminal functions as a transport location for various military supplies. Contents include operational documents of the terminal, newspaper clippings, maps and archaelogical surveys of MOTSU, and safety, environmental, and preservation reports. The bulk of the collection is dated between 1952 and 1992.It also includes...
Dates:
1767-1888 (photocopies), 1911-2000; Majority of material found within 1952-1992
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Mrs. C.A. Council Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-049
Overview
Letter to Mrs. C.A. Council from her unnamed brother dated 17 February 1862. In the letter, Council's brother describes the location where his regiment is stationed during the Civil War.
Dates:
1862 February 17 (photocopy)
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
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