This postcard, postmarked from Cullowhee January 28, 1948, written by an uknown author to Dick Taylor in Charlottesville, Virginia, shows a view of Glenville Lake and is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the postcard is written…
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…
Diploma of James Arnold Hyde (1914-2010), the name Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) was given at birth, from Western Carolina Teachers College as a Junior Teachers College Graduate in June of 1935. The diploma, dated June 4, 1935, is kept in a gold…
This gold embossed diploma cover features the name and seal of the school, Western Carolina Teachers College, as well as the name of the graduate, James Arnold Hyde, the name Arnold James Hyde (1914-2010) was given at birth. Hyde graduated with a…
Paul Ellis is seen in this photograph awarding safety certificates to Joe Dietz, Hedle Ashe, Fred Barnes, Zeb Parris, Ralph England, Roy Buchanan, Lonnie Ammons, Harley Stewman, Ham Ashe, R. U. Sutton, George Womack, and Zollie Fincannon. Along with…
This undated postcard showing a group of men and women in formal attire standing on a hillside slope is part of the William E. Bird Collection. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) served Western Carolina University in various capacities during his long…
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) 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) 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…
In this letter of August 14, 1948, Alonzo C. Reynolds writes to his family members recalling his purchase of 714 acres of mountain land, planting an apple orchard, and later replacing the orchard with Austrian winter peas. Mr. Reynolds looks forward…