Present remembrance: an evocative book showcases a photographer's historic North Carolina home town
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Elizabeth Matheson pays homage to the history and traditions of Hillsborough, NC, through 35 black and white photographs of her birthplace. Her book, 'Sense of Place: A Hillsborough Memoir,' is published by the Hillsborough Historical Society and contains quotes from archival newspapers and diaries.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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The case of the historic haberdashery
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A haberdashery that existed in Harper's Ferry, WV, from 1858 to 1860 was recreated through historical detective work. The Frankel Brothers store is now a part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Information on dining, lodging and other attractions is included.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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Merrily military: historic forts at Christmas
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Christmas at early American forts was not too festive until more and more foreign explorers imported their countries' customs. A description of re-created yuletide festivities at historic forts around the US is presented.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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