James H. Cathey Author of "Genesis of Lincoln"

James H. Cathey Author of "Genesis of Lincoln"

Authors, American

Cathey, James H. (James Harrison), 1866-

Legislators

Men

Portraits

This undated photograph showing James H. Cathey (1866-1929) is part of the William E. Bird Collection. On the back of the photograph is written “James H Cathey Senator from Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood, Swain. Author of ‘Genesis of Lincoln.’” 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).

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William E. Bird Collection

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

Wharton, C. P., 1854-1929

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photographs

portraits

eng

StillImage

31990

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2018-11-28

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North Carolina, Western

8" x 6"(dimension)

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