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In 1966, the library's two bookmobiles were retired. The bookmobiles had provided flexible, popular service. But they could carry only limited collections and were becoming increasingly expensive to operate.
Probably one of the most unusual stories to come from Hank Utley’s research is the story of Edwin C. Pitts (1909 - 1943), known to his fans as “Alabama” Pitts. Born in Opelika, Alabama, Pitts joined the Navy at 15.
No work can totally do justice to the hardship and pain caused by this war or deal with the multitude of other subjects involving the local war effort.
A look at the history of a most controversial document
On May 18, 1841, the Mecklenburg Jeffersonian urged readers to donate towards the construction of a monument to the signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
The Monument.
The Charlotte Observer 5/20/1976 p. E 1
Meck Dec Day Festivities
Speeches, bagpipes, and the waving of flags will mark the 201st birthday of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence today.
On April 20, 1854, we were married in the old house, 22 Beach St., New York… by Dr. Jas. W. Alexander of the 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church; Edmund Wilkes and Laura Renwick, James R. Smedberg and Janey Wilkes were our attendants, and about 60 guests, family and intimates.
Many of Charlotte's African-American families have lived in the Beatties Ford Road area for decades.
Many of Charlotte's African-American families have lived in the Beatties Ford Road area for decades.
In the early 1960s, the Johnson family waits on Beatties Ford Rd. for the JCSU homecoming parade to pass through their neighborhood.
Many of Charlotte's African-American families have lived in the Beatties Ford Road area for decades.
In the early 1960s, the Johnson family waits on Beatties Ford Rd. for the JCSU homecoming parade to pass through their neighborhood.
Arthur Eugene ("A.E.") Spears (1885-1981) was an insurance agent in Charlotte. His daughter, Daisy Spears Stroud spoke about him:
My father, A. E. Spears.
