In this letter of July 20, 1950, Alonzo C. Reynolds writes to his daughter Mary Cowan (formerly Reynolds) about his home life. Mr. Reynolds spends his time taking care of his wife Nannie, attending church services, and doing housework. He tells Mary…
In a letter of July 19, 1901 to Walter McKenzie Clark, Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, A. Gordon is writing on behalf of W. W. Stringfield. He is informing Clark of a few historical errors, most notably that it was not Major…
In this letter from Jan 19, 1870, A. H. James is informing James Terrell that the US government could be looking to bring a suit against William H. Thomas as the government believes he has used government money to buy private lands instead of land…
In this letter of May 7, 1939, Agnes writes to Dan Tompkins inquiring about available summer teaching positions at Western Carolina Teachers College. She asks Mr. Tompkins for a recommendation to Dr. Hunter and provides her education and teaching…
This 2006 photograph showing Alex Nation at 2 years old is part of the Sara Madison Collection. Dr. Sara Jean Sutton Montgomery Madison (1931-2017) had a lifelong association with Western Carolina University, and was married to James A. Madison…
This undated photograph showing a portrait of Alex Nation at 14 months old is part of the Sara Madison Collection. Dr. Sara Jean Sutton Montgomery Madison (1931-2017) had a lifelong association with Western Carolina University, and was married to…
In this letter of April 1, 1909, Alice (Clara Alice McGuire Bird) writes to her sister-in-law Minnie Bird (later McLaughlin) about life in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Bird describes shopping, warm weather, and clothing. She advises Minnie to attend…
This proclamation by the Alumni Association of Western Carolina College declares Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010), the recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award on May 23, 1964. The award details major life accomplishments of Hyde’s career…
Four newspaper clippings about Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) ranging from 1972-2005. “Arnold Hyde leaves lasting touch of Graham County and beyond” is dated June 30, 2005 and details his life’s accomplishments. “Hyde Gets Cathey Award” dated June 15,…
This undated photograph showing the Ashcraft boys is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the photograph is written “Ashcraft boys – friends of John Bird” who was William Ernest Bird’s brother. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) was…