Ernest Bird to Brother Roy Bird, February 24, 1912

Ernest Bird to Brother Roy Bird, February 24, 1912

Bird, Charles R. (Charles Roy), 1892-1968

Bird, William Ernest

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This postcard, postmarked from Mars Hill February 24, 1912 by Ernest Bird to Roy Bird in Whittier, is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the postcard is written “Roy, this is group of the Expression Class. Don’t you think it a pretty large crowd of us in one study? Your brother, Ernest.” Pointed out on the front are Wayne Jervis, Ellis Jones, W. E. Bird, and Frank Wells. William Ernest Bird (1890-1975) was born in the Qualla community of Jackson County, NC. Bird served Western Carolina University in various capacities during his long career. Bird’s roles at WCU included head of the English Department, Dean of Men, Acting President, and President. In 1963, he published The History of Western Carolina College: The Progress of an Idea. He was married to Myrtle Wells (1891-1983).

Bird, William Ernest

William E. Bird Collection

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

1912-02-24

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3.5" x 5.5"(dimension)

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