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…
This report, entitled “Almond-Judson Community, Fontana Area,” was completed in 1944 by Mr. Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Hyde was employed by the TVA to assist in the acquisition of land and relocation of…
This report, entitled “Stecoah Community, Fontana Area,” was completed in 1944 by Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Hyde was employed by the TVA to assist in the acquisition of land and relocation of residents in…
This document includes two essays by Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010), written for a reviewer, perhaps a teacher. One titled “Experience of Birth,” is a third-person account of childbirth with perspective shifting between the fetus, mother, and father.…
Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) handwrites two brief essays, “A Last Look” and “Judge Sam Cathey.” “A Last Look” commends Graham County for recognizing the importance of history and preserving the Old Rock School Building. He shares a couple of stories…
Arnold James Hyde’s (1914-2010) first draft of a handwritten account about visiting relatives is titled “A Visit to Aunt Addies – 1919.” Hyde recounts traveling by horse and carriage with his parents, Troy and Rilla, and siblings over Stecoah…
Arnold James Hyde’s (1914-2010) second draft of a handwritten account about visiting relatives is titled “A Visit to Aunt Addies – 1919.” Hyde recounts traveling by horse and carriage with his parents, Troy and Rilla, and siblings over Stecoah…
Arnold James Hyde’s (1914-2010) handwritten notes on the events involved in the consolidation of Graham County Schools in the early 1920s. The consolidation included Robbinsville, Sweet Gum, Bear Creek, Franks Creek, Mountain Creek, Little Snow Bird,…
A green textured diploma cover houses a diploma for Arnold Hyde (1914-2010) from Robbinsville High School Class of 1932. Included on the back side of the diploma is information for Class Flower (Rosebud), Class Colors (Blue and Gold), Class Motto…