The Ship’s Log

Sep 04, 2012
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Broadside (circa 1883) offering farmland and timberland near New Berne, N.C.

Source: Edward B. Ellis, Jr. Papers #753.4 Staff Person: Dale Sauter Description: Original broadside (circa 1883) offering a “Rare Chance for Capitalists!”  Offered for rent or lease by Mrs. Virginia...

Aug 28, 2012
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Der Bat Artist / Maurice Sendak RIP

Dear Bat Poet & Wife Thanks for the pretty little book! delightful! Our book looks gorgeous and soon – soon! – it will be all put together & we will rejoice. So all good wishes! [Cartoon] Der Bat artist...

Aug 21, 2012
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Vaisseau de 90 Canons “Le Suffren” 1829

Source: Rare Books Vault V13.F82 P37 1883 plate 48 Staff Person: Ralph Scott Description: A vessel of 90 canons named "Le Suffren" in the French Navy in 1829.  Le Suffren...

Jul 24, 2012
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Senator Sam Ervin

Source: Jack Holland Spain Papers, Manuscript Collection #1122 Staff Member: Nanette Hardison Description: This image from 1973 is a portrait of Senator Sam J. Ervin with a written note of appreciation...

Jul 16, 2012
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Missouri State Pension for Ex-Confederate Soldiers

Source: Carl Woodrow Thurman, Jr. Collection #15.1.a Staff Person: Jonathan Dembo Description: James T. Thurman, aged 72, and still suffering from a Civil War wound to his thigh, "weak lungs"...

Jul 12, 2012
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Presidential Candidate John Kennedy

My first thought when viewing this picture was about how the times have changed. This is Presidential Candidate John Kennedy riding in a motorcade on his way to an ECU...

Jul 10, 2012
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Children in China

Source: Ola V. Lea Papers, (East Carolina Manuscript Collection #351) Staff Person: Lynette Lundin Description: Miss Ola Lea, was a native of Virginia and a Baptist missionary to China and...

Jul 03, 2012
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Rise Stevens

Source:  University Archives Yearbook Collection, 1943 (UA50-01-1943-165). Staff Person:  Arthur Carlson Description:  This image from the University Archives features famed opera singer Rise Stevens. Born Rise Steenberg, 11 June 1913...

Jun 26, 2012
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The New Era: Washington, N.C. Occupied March 1862

Source: North Carolina Collection (Uncataloged Rare Materials) Staff Person:     Fred W. Harrison  Description:      War officially reached the port town of Washington in March 1862, with the arrival of Federal troops escorted...

Jun 19, 2012
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Confederate States of America $100 Bond

Source: William Moore Family Papers (Manuscript Collection #596) Staff Person: Martha Elmore Description: As often happens in time of war,  the Confederate States of America helped to finance the expenses...