In this letter of August 8, 1933, Hallie informs Mrs. Paris (Florence Paris, wife of James Y. Paris) she will meet her at the train station on Friday evening. The letter is sent in care of Dan Tompkins.
In this letter of April 8, 1868, a business partner and friend writes to Colonel William H. Thomas after the Civil War discussing legal issues and Thomas’ management of his creditors and debts. This friend also mentions changes occurring in the South…
Olin S. Dean writes an obituary for Margaret Reynolds (1911-1915) dated September 2, 1915 in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Margaret Reynolds was born on November 3, 1911 and passed away on August 29, 1915. She was buried in West Asheville cemetery.…
This undated photograph shows Mabel Cowan at the age of 4 in Franklin, N.C. and is part of the William E. Bird Collection. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) was born in the Qualla community of Jackson County, N.C. Bird served Western Carolina…
This undated photograph showing a man and woman viewing an exhibit 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.…
This undated tin-type of a man in a hat is part of the William E. Bird Collection. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) served Western Carolina University in various capacities during his long career. Bird’s roles at WCU included head of the English…
This undated photograph showing Sara Madison’s sons Mark and Tim Montgomery with bicycles 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…
Marshall Mason, Bob Harris, and Hershall Cabe eating at the Legion Home for a local union group gathering. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs that were created for the Sylvan, a monthly 1950's publication of Sylva's Mead…