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"Double Voting" in Robeson County: A Reminder of an Unequal Past

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. At one time, double voting was acceptable in Robeson County. Double voting meant that some people had two votes but others had only one vote. Find out how American Indians fought against and eliminated this unfair political practice. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

"I Know How to Work": Stories of Farm Women in Stokes and Surry Counties

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Read the oral histories of four women who grew up in rural North Carolina during the early 1900s. This article appeared in the Spring 1994 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

"Respect and Encourage the Individual": Learning among the Lumbee

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. American Indians have different views about learning and teaching. Learn about their education traditions. This article appeared in the Spring 1997 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

"The Duke" of Asheville

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. In 1902 a mysterious stranger arrived in Asheville, NC. He died three weeks after his arrival, probably of tuberculosis. His true identity has remained a secret, up until this day. During his tenure as the embalmed resident of the local funeral home, the citizens of Asheville playfully referred to him as “the Duke” and his corpse participated in a number of practical jokes and public displays. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

"The Great Agitator": Golden A. Frinks

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Golden A. Frinks is one of the great unsung heroes of the Civil Rights movement. Those closest to Frinks called him "The Great Agitator" or "Mr. Civil Rights." He became known for nonviolent acts of civil disobedience that wore down racist political practices. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

The Lost Colony: Interpreting History Through Drama

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Originally conceived as a one-season play to commemorate the 350th anniversary of Virginia Dare's birth, The Lost Colony, has continued for more than seventy-five years. Paul Green's symphonic drama ensured the mystery of the lost colonists would intrigue people from North Carolina and beyond. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Conversation with Artist Joel Queen

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Joel Queen, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is known for his traditional pottery. He comes from a family of potters and basket weavers and he works in many different mediums, including wood and stone carving. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Daredevil Named Tiny

NIE Article, Online. At 85 pounds and just over four feet tall, Georgia Ann "Tiny" Broadwick was the first person to free-fall from an airplane. Learn about this North Carolinian's exciting daredevil exploits. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 10 October 2003.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Drum Major for History: Honoring Dr. William H. Cartwright

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Read about Dr. William H. Cartwright, one of the founders of the Tar Heel Junior Historian Association. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Foreign Field that is Forever Changed

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. In Ocracoke, North Carolina, a small plot of land exists comprised of four graves surrounded by a white picket fence. This small cemetery is actually owned by the British government and is home to four sailors from the antisubmarine ship the HMS Bedforshire which was sunk by a German U-Boat off of the coast of NC in 1942 This article originally appeared in the Fall 2008 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Golden Anniversary for the Blue Ridge Parkway

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The demanding work on the Blue Ridge Parkway began in the 1930s under the direction of the Public Works Administration (a New Deal agency). This project provided work for thousands of unemployed North Carolinians during the Great Depression and resulted in a roadway that highlighted the scenic North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. This article originally appeared in the Spring 1985 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Life-Saving Team: Gertrude Elion and Dr. George Hitchings

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Gertrude Elion and Dr. George Hitchings came from different backgrounds but teamed up in 1944 at the Burroughs Welcome Company. Their research led to medicines that fight leukemia, malaria, and AIDS. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Look at Stickball

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. American Indians in what is now the southeastern United States, including the Cherokee, often played stickball, an early version of lacrosse. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Look at the Cherokee Language

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. The Cherokee language is a part of the Iroquois language family. Today around 22,000 people speak Cherokee, and efforts are being made to teach the language to a new generation. This article appeared in the Fall 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Look Through the Lens: FSA Photographs

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Many of the activities of the New Deal program the Farm Security Administration (FSA) were documented by photographers. These photos have proved a priceless historical record of American life during the Great Depression. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2010 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A New Deal for the American People

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. This article provides a basic overview of the events and reform programs that characterized the Great Depression. This article originally appeared in the Spring 1985 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A New Home

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. North Carolina has a population of Montagnard from Vietnam that numbers in the thousands. Many Montagnard immigrated to the United States in search of religious and political freedom. This article appeared in the Spring 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A New Woman Emerges

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Along with cropped hair, short skirts, and daring make-up, new political and social rights were sported by women in the 1920s . Learn how women's lives changed dramatically in just a decade. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A North Carolina WASP

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. With a degree in fine arts from Duke University and a private pilot's license, North Carolinian Katherine Lee Harris Adams took to the skies with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Test-flying repaired aircraft and transporting planes between bases, Kate Adams proudly served her country. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A School by Any Other Name

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. A name can become a living link to someone or something from our time or another time. Chances are your school is named for a person, place, or idea. Learn about how schools are named in North Carolina. This article appeared in the Spring 2005 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

A Snapshot in Time: How to Study a Photo

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Photographs from the past can teach us about people and events. This article uses a picture from the NC State Archives to demonstrate the process of analyzing a photo. This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 Tar Heel Junior Historian Magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

African American Brilliance

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Do you ever wonder what you would do without a toilet-tissue holder or turn signals on cars? African American North Carolinians have invented countless inventions that make our lives easier. This article appeared in the Fall 2006 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

African American Civil Rights in North Carolina

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Explore how African Americans in North Carolina fought for civil rights from the antebellum period through the mid-1960s. This article appeared in the Fall 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

African American Culture and the World Around You

NIE Article, Online. African American culture continues to influence North Carolina today through food and cooking, arts and crafts, and music and dance traditions. This article appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 28 January 2009.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Agriculture at the State Fair

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. At the heart of North Carolina's economy and culture lie its rich agricultural resources. Learn how the North Carolina State Fair evolved as a way for North Carolinians to share new technology and to show the rest of the country "the variety and magnificence of the products and resources of North Carolina." This article appeared in the Fall 2002 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

America's Music in the 1920s

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Before there were CDs and MP3 players, people listened to the radio and phonograph records and heard live music. Explore the music styles that entertained North Carolina audiences in the twenties. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

American Indians in North Carolina

Virtual Field Trip. Explore the fascinating history and contemporary culture of North Carolina's American Indian communities. Students will learn and share information about the state's tribes through small group activities, video clips, and touch objects.   details

American Indians in North Carolina

Video, Online. Explore the fascinating history and contemporary culture of North Carolina's American Indian communities. 10 minutes   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

American Indians in North Carolina, Past and Present

Professional Development, Online. Get to know the state's American Indian tribes. Examine some of these groups within the contexts of education, work, government and politics, language, and the arts. The workshop will pay particular attention to today's eight state-recognized tribes. Advance registration is required. Courses are offered periodically throughout the year.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

American Tobacco Trail

NIE Article, Online. In Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties, an old railroad track is being made into a new paved nature trail. Find out more about the American Tobacco Trail.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

An Interview with Chief Justice Henry Frye

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Henry Frye made a significant mark on North Carolina history on September 7, 1999, when he took the oath of office as the first African American chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. This article appeared in the Spring 2000 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Appalachian Trail

NIE Article, Online. Running through 12 states, the Appalachian Trail is a favorite of hikers from Georgia to Maine. Find out what you might encounter on the North Carolina section of the trail.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Assigned Places

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. What did Jim Crow laws mean for North Carolina's African Americans? Read how segregation visibly affected daily life in the Tar Heel State. This article appeared in the Spring 2004 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Aviation in North Carolina, 1873-2003

Tar Heel Junior Historian Article, Online. Investigate state's aviation history and learn how North Carolina earned the motto First in Flight. This article appeared in the Fall 2003 issue of Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).

Babe Ruth

NIE Article, Online. Before he became a baseball legend, Babe Ruth gained fame in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, where he earned his nickname and hit his first home run. This article was appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer, 20 February 2004.   details   direct link: View resource now (opens in new window).