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Sydenham B. Alexander

Captain Sydenham B. Alexander served in NC 42nd Regiment, Company K. He was Commander of Mecklenburg Camp of North Carolina Veterans of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1912-1915.

Librarian at Carnegie Library

Librarian posing by a book truck in the old Carnegie Library, which was the first public library in Charlotte. It opened in 1903.

Physical Description: 8x10 black and white glossy.

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Elizabeth College students

Elizabeth College students posing with one woman lookjng down a hole, while three others look on. The caption reads, At the spring in the grove. Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in the scrapbook 35 mm

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Elizabeth College Students in Costumes

Elizabeth College students in costume acting. Caption reads `Now you Stop!`Elizabeth College was located on Hawthorne Road. It opened in 1896. This popular school for girls remained in Charlotte until 1915.

Physical Description: Original in scrapbook35 mm negative

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Dr. Thomas Arthur Walker

Dr. Thomas Arthur Walker (1879-1939) ran Walker Drugstore at 332 North Tryon Street. Today, this building still stands on the corner of 8th and Tryon. The Fox & Hound Pub is located there.

Physical Description: 5 x 7

Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Skyline

View of Charlotte skyline with North Carolina National Bank, now the Bank of America and Wachovia Bank in the foreground.

Physical Description: 8x1035 mm. Negative

Publisher: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Daniel A. Tompkins

Daniel Augustus Tompkins was a textile industralist and owner of the Charlotte Observer.

Physical Description: 5x7

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