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Interview with Juanita Jones
No full textJuanita Gudger Jones (1914-2010) is interviewed by Edward Clark Smith on February 23, 1986 as a part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Jones was born in Asheville where she grew up during the Great Depression. She talks about what it means to be a Christian and how that has changed. Jones talks about racial inequalities, funerals, black businesses in Asheville, and working for the WPA
Interview with Luther Jones
No full textA student in Western Carolina University's (WCU) Theatre Department in the late 1960s and early 1970s studying Technical Theatre, Luther Jones later became an Assistant Professor at WCU's School of Stage and Screen. Josephina Niggli taught in the department at the time when Jones was a student and in this interview he discusses Niggli’s persona, her writings, her interactions with other teachers, and how her acting class ‘Shakespeare on Stage’ made a tremendous impact on his understanding of the technical aspects of theatre
[Letter from Hunter M. Jones to T. N. Carswell - March 25, 1940]
No full textA letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommie"), Abilene, Texas, from Hunter M. Jones, Southland Life Insurance Company dated March 25, 1940. Jones advises Carswell that he "certainly did a grand job" as representative of the Alumni and Ex-students Association
Interview with Carroll Jones
No full textCarroll Jones talks about growing up in Canton while his dad worked at Champion Paper and Fibre Company, and then later his experience with Champion including working in Brazil
Letter from Dan Jones to Bishop Hunter, March 25, 1859
No full textUteIn this letter, Dan Jones wrote to Bishop Hunter to inform him of the theft of Jones\u27s horse by local Indians
Interview with Mary Jones Worley
No full textMary Jones Worley is interviewed by Lorraine Crittenden on April 30, 1984 as a part of the Western North Carolina Tomorrow Black Oral History Project. Worley traces her family lineage from her great grandparents living in Jackson and Macon County. She describes growing up in Jackson County, playing games, attending school, and helping her mother with laundry at C. J. Harris Hospital. After leaving the ninth grade, Worley did domestic work at Dr. Hooper’s residence, then at Mrs. Dan Allison and Pearl and Harry Buchanan’s homes. She also worked at the hospital in the kitchen carrying trays. Worley remembers food rations during the Great Depression, illness, church services, and a church fire
Zilla Jones
No full textThis undated photograph shows Zilla Jones of Cranberry High School. Founder and director of the Mountain Youth Jamboree, Hubert H. Hayes (1901-1964) auditioned and directed youth to perform in folk dance, music, and folk and ballad singing. The jamboree was held in the Asheville City Auditorium (now known as Thomas Wolfe Auditorium) from 1948 to 1973, and Hayes’ wife, Leona Trantham Hayes (1913-1989) continued to direct the program after his death in 1964. Hubert Hayes was an author, playwright, and alumni of Duke University
Correspondence: Attorneys Frye and Jones to Zebulon Weaver, August 12, 1931
No full textZebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. In this letter to Weaver, Frye and Jones ask Weaver if a compromise could be reached regarding the Park’s case with Mr. Smathers thereby preventing it from having to be taken to Judge Carter.A. M.FRYE
B. C. JONES
FRYE & JONES
LAWYERS
BRYSON CITY. N.C.
August 12,1931.
Hon.Zebulan Weaver,
Asheville,N.C.
Deer .leaver:
We took up the Park c ••. feher's
yesterday,as you. ested,and he seemed to think that the
handling of the case fell on to you and Judge warter,t ny
agreement ms.de with you and Judge Carter be satisfactory
with him in reference to the removal of c nd trial etcjaiid
we understood you to si 5 the proper place to
try title to these cases,fhe truth of the matter is that in the
absence of an agreement to the contrary,the law itself would
would fix Swain as proper place to try title;±m but if possible
we wish to avoid the trouble and expense of taking it up with
the Judge.
Mr.Smather's f 'ted that it had been intimafid
that the Park take e non-suit of the case"leaving us to vr0rk
oxxt our own salvation with fear and trembling",but we have too
•h na opinion of you to believe that you would he party to
such an ^*«bai^ course as this.
Please let v.e hear from you t n earley date x&
in ] d to these matter nything else you might suggest
relative to getting the case settled.
Very sincerely yours,
Frye & Jones
Correspondence: Attorneys Jones and Ward to Zebulon Weaver, May 4, 1931
No full textZebulon Weaver (1872-1948) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from western North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Park Commission and was involved in the land acquisition process that went towards establishment of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and development of the Blue Ridge Parkway. In this letter, Jones and Ward ask Weaver his availability so that a date can be agreed on for the hearing of the case of the State of North Carolina vs. John Heilman et al.G. L.JONES
GEO. H. WARD
LAW OFFICES
JONES & WARD
THIRD FLOOR LEGAL BUILDING
ASHEVILLE,N.C.
May 4, 1951
Hon. Zeb heaver,
Attorney at Lav/
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
RE: STATE OP NORTH CAROLINA, PETITIONER
VS JOHN K3ILLIAN, ET AL, RESPONDENTS
Dear Mr. Weaver :
We understand that the Jury 1ms
completed the examination of the lands sought
to be condemned in this action.
Haywood County Superior Court
opened today,and will be in session two weeks,
and we will be forced to he in Paynesville
practically every day for the next two weeks,and
therefore, it will be impossible for us to have
a hearing before the Commissi on, until Haywood County
Superior Court is over, ,/e think any day after
that will suit us, provided we are given reasonable
notice.
We would thank you to please let
us know what date will suit you,so we may see if
we can agree on the date for the hearing.
G-HW-MJC
truly yours,
JONES & hAR
Letter of J.F. Jones to Sheriff J.E. .McLain, February 24, 1896
No full textThis letter from J.L. Jones, Almond, N.C., to Sheriff J.E. McLain, Webster, N.C., dated February 24, 1896, concerns payment of taxes. The letterhead for this store in Almond, N.C., highlights that it deals in 'Notions, Dry Goods, Shoes, Merchandise and Produce.' The text of the letter reads: 'Enclose find check for fifteen & 80/100 dollars for my taxes if there is any behind please advise me by next pay day & I will forward same to you. I am very greatfull [sic] to you for your forbearance.
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