Roy Bird to Uncle Ernest, December 12, 1920

Roy Bird to Uncle Ernest, December 12, 1920

Bird, Roy, 1916-2009

Bird, William Ernest

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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 postcard is written “Dear Uncle Ernest, Don’t worry if I am not there the 21, for I might stay with Grandpa B. first. Mother said it might be a good idea for me to visit there first, but I will come. I sure thank you for the money. yours truly, Roy B.” 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, Roy, 1916-2009

William E. Bird Collection

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

1932-12-20

Bird, William Ernest

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