In this letter of June 1, 1889, Robert Douglas writes to James W. Terrell requesting financial information paid by the government or Cherokee Indians involved in legal cases regarding land.
Roscoe Poteet, mill superintendent, with Bob Harris (right) at the Mead plant near downtown Sylva. This photograph is part of a collection of photographs that were created for the Sylvan, a monthly 1950's publication of Sylva's Mead Corporation.…
In this 1958 photograph, Roscoe Poteet, mill superintendent, is guest speaker for the monthly meeting of the Sylva Woman's Club. The topic is the Operation of The Sylva Division of The Mead Corporation followed by a tour of the mill. This photograph…
This undated photograph showing Roy Blackwell (1916-2009) and Hattie Bird Blackwell (1918-2006) is part of the William E. Bird Collection. Roy and Hattie are the children of Mary Bird Blackwell Crouse (1892-1988) and the nephew and niece of W. E.…
This postcard, postmarked from Swannanoa December 20, 1932, was written by Roy Bird (1916-2009) to Mr. W. E. Bird in Cullowhee and shows a decorated Christmas tree in a living room and is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the…
This undated photograph showing a portrait of Ruth Irene Wike (1902-) 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.…
In this letter of June 27, 1884, Sallie Thomas informs James W. Terrell she received 50 dollars from him. Sallie asks for more money and wishes Terrell success in his political endeavors.
This 1947 photograph showing Sara Jean Sutton standing in a field with a group of people in the background is part of the Sara Madison Collection. Dr. Sara Jean Sutton Montgomery Madison (1931-2017) had a lifelong association with Western Carolina…
This undated photograph showing Sara Jean Sutton standing in front of the steam plant at Western Carolina College (now Western Carolina University) is part of the Sara Madison Collection. Dr. Sara Jean Sutton Montgomery Madison (1931-2017) had a…
This undated photograph showing Sara Jean Sutton leaning on a tree in front of a house 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…