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New Mecklenburg County Court House, Charlotte, N. C.
New Court House, Old Court House (photo by J. K. D Ehler. N.Y.)
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First Baptist Church
Charlotte, N. C. The Industrial Centre of the New South, First Baptist Church [printed on front].
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, June 6, 1911, from Eugene Alexander (Class of 1912). Cornelia Shaw was Davidson College's first full-time librarian (she also served as the college's registrar).
Text of postcard: "Mother seems better at times but is so weak all the times Does not take any nourishment at all. This warm + dry weather is very much against her. Everything is almost burned up here on farm. I have had little chance to farm any yet. Hope you have rested from [. . .]. Eugene A."
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Home of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, Widow of the Great Confederate Cavalry Leader, Author of "Life of Stonewall Jackson."
E 9305 Charlotte, N. C. The Industrial Centre of the New South
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Mecklenburg Hotel, Charlotte, N. C.
Street view of the Mecklenburg Hotel
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, November 22, 1919, from Robert H. Bennett (Class of 1916). Cornelia Shaw was Davidson College's first full-time librarian (she also served as the college's registrar).
Text of postcard: "Dear Miss Shaw: Some of the young people here have asked me to help them on the "University High School Debate", the subject Destructive Immigration. Could you let me have some material on the affirmative side for a few days. They debate next Wednesday so if you can let me have it will you send it out to me by to-night's mail. If this request is possible I will so appreciate it. With best wishes, R.H. Bennett"
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View from Trust Building, showing Selwyn Hotel, Realty Building, City Hall, Charlotte, N. C.
View from Trust Building, showing Selwyn Hotel, Realty Building, City Hall, Charlotte, N. C. [printed on front].
Postcard sent to Misses Sallie + Mary Lafferty, in Davidson.
Text from postcard: "When I got Z - 6 found {. . . .] to late train to Ashland a telegram saying to come at once, a note came from R. saying she might die anytime. I had so much to do to day [. . .] I did not have time for [. . .] a card will write you Monday. Mr. [. . .] did [. . .] Have a pleasant time, with love [. . . .]"
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Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's Home, Charlotte, N.C.
Front and side view of the Jackson home.
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, October 27, 1916. Cornelia Shaw was Davidson College's first full-time librarian (she also served as the college's registrar).
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View of Lakewood Park Charlotte N.C.
View of Lakewood Park Charlotte N.C. [printed on front].
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, June 2, year unknown, from John Jacob Barnhardt (Class of 1912). Cornelia Shaw was Davidson College's first full-time librarian (she also served as the college's registrar),
Text from postcard: "I rec'd the invitation and thank you so much for it. Mr. Fripp left yesterday after spending a few days with me. J.J. Barnhardt."
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Plate Commemorating Signing Of Mecklenburg Declaration Of Independence, Public Square, Charlotte, N. C.
8031-no.242 Plate commemorating signing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, May 20, 1775. Defence of Charlotte. Sept. 26. 1780 [printed on front].
Postcard sent to Miss Cornelia Shaw in Davidson, April 1918, likely from Violet Alexander.
Text from postcard reads: "{. . .] you for your letter enclosing deposit slip. The D.A.R.will not meet this week owing to National Meeting in Washington. I shall present the matter at first meeting and write you the decision at once. With warm regard [always]. Yours, Violet A."
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13410 Country Club, Charlotte, N. C.
13410 - County Club, Charlotte, N.C. [printed on front].
Postcard sent to Mrs. Sallie Paisley in Davidson, July 23, 1909. Sallie Stirewalt Paisley was the widow of Porter Paisley (class of 1880). After her husband's death in the late 1880s, Sallie returned to Davidson to manage a boarding house.
Text from postcard: "Dear Sallie: We are distressed Mary [. . .] is very ill [several unreadable words]. Tom will write to me."
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1767 Country Club House. Charlotte, N. C.
1767 Country Club House Charlotte, N.C. [printed on front]
Postcard sent to Miss Mary Lafferty in Davidson, June 23, 1911.
Text from postcard: "Sorry [. . .] - you have been sick [several unreadable words] and personable Sallie [. . . .]. I hope we will have more rain before that time we had a fine one Monday but it was not general so in [. . .] and wear by it is dusty. Hoping to see you soon I am very fondly yours Ada Friday"
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Home of Mrs. T. J. Jackson
Post Card Series No. 2349, "Charlotte, N.C." [printed on front]
Printed on back: "Mrs. T. J. Jackson, widow of the illustrious Confederate General, "Stonewall Jackson," resides in Charlotte, which is also the home of her two grandchildren, Julia and Jackson Christian. Born in Lincoln County, N. C., and her father President of Davidson College, it was but natural that Mrs. Jackson should return to her native state. Her husband was accidentally shot by his own soldiers at Chancellorsville, in 1863, leaving the one daughter, Julia, afterward Mrs. Christian."
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Members 2000
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Members 1994
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Members 1988
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Members 1979
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Members, year unknown
Unknown
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Member Jennie Martin, 1900
Founding member
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Program for 1906-1907
No program available for this year.
Online versions of books mentioned
The Subjection of Isabel CarnabyThe True Benjamin FranklinThe Awakening of Helena RitchieThe Long DayDr. Luke of the LabradorThe HereticsConistonRichard CarvelWhistler and OthersTitle page and page 1 only
Sidney LanierTiger Lilies
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Program for 1905-1906
No program available for this year.
Online versions of books mentioned
Reminiscences of Peace and WarMy DayMiss Bellard's InspirationA Belle of the FiftiesThe Letters of Horace WalpoleTruth DexterIn the Days of ShakespeareWomen of AmericaSnowboundTitle page and page 1 only
Paradise
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Program for 1902-1903
No program available for this year.
Online versions of books mentioned
OldfieldThe Beginnings of New EnglandGeorge EliotThe Wings of the DoveBorrowed PlumesThe Lifer of the BeeThe Valley of DecisionThe OctopusThe Spinster BookThe Making of an American
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Program for 1901-1902
No program available for this year.
Online versions of books mentioned
The Ruling Passion (by Van Dyke) Heart of the Ancient WoodYea and NaySir Richard CalmadyLowell and His FriendsSome Women I Have KnownTruth DexterThe Ruling PassionMeadow GrassThe Man Without a CountryTitle page and page 1 only
Kings End
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Program for 1904-1905
No program available for this year.
Online versions of books mentioned
By the FiresideWhen Knighthood Was in Flower Richard Yea-and-NayThe Silent PlacesThe Last HopeThe Lightning ConductorThe Ladder of SwordsTitle page and page 1 only
A Year In Europe
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Program for 1940-1941
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Program for 1939-1940
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Program for 1938-1939