This image shows a man, likely “Doc” Kelly Bennett (1890-1974) who was known for wearing a roll-brim fedora, double-breasted suit, and bow tie, posing next to Bennett’s automobile. Bennett was a prominent pharmacist in Swain County, NC. Owner of the…
Early postcards illustrated life and scenery in western North Carolina. This card depicts “Junaluska,” residence of George B. Walker of Robbinsville. Junaluska was a Cherokee leader and warrior.
This portrait from the 1945 Waynesville Township graduating high school class is part the Sherrill Studio Collection. George Dexter Sherrill (1879–1931) opened the first photography studio in Haywood County on Depot Street in downtown Waynesville in…
Reinfried Armstrong Romanes (April 4, 1896-1978), more often known as R. A. Romanes or simply as Romanes, was born and raised in Europe. In 1919, he emigrated to America and, through family and political connections, settled in Alto, Georgia, where…
Reinfried Armstrong Romanes (April 4, 1896-1978), more often known as R. A. Romanes or simply as Romanes, was born and raised in Europe. In 1919, he emigrated to America and, through family and political connections, settled in Alto, Georgia, where…
Reinfried Armstrong Romanes (April 4, 1896-1978), more often known as R. A. Romanes or simply as Romanes, was born and raised in Europe. In 1919, he emigrated to America and, through family and political connections, settled in Alto, Georgia, where…
1930 Bryson City High School graduating class in their caps and gowns. According to the May 25 edition of the 1930 Asheville Citizen, in the front row are (L-R) Hyacinth Buchanan, Jessie Hicks, valedictorian & class president, Velma Payne, Nannie…
1930 Bryson City High School graduating class in their caps and gowns. According to the May 25 edition of the 1930 Asheville Citizen, in the front row are (L-R) Hyacinth Buchanan, Jessie Hicks, valedictorian & class president, Velma Payne, Nannie…
1932 Bryson City High School graduating class in their caps and gowns. Mildred Penland Wood is 2nd from left in the first row and Verna Mae Burns Parton is far right. Tom Woodard is 6th from left, back row. Others who graduated in the 1932 class…
1932 Bryson City High School graduating class in their caps and gowns. Mildred Penland Wood is 2nd from left in the first row and Verna Mae Burns Parton is far right. Tom Woodard is 6th from left, back row. Others who graduated in the 1932 class…