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Copeland Elementary School Items related to Copeland Elementary School in Copeland (N.C.)
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Martin Memorial Hospital Items related to Martin Memorial Hospital and Martin Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Mount Airy, NC
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Moody Funeral Home Items pertaining to Moody Funeral Home including booklets, postcards, pamphlets, photographs, calendars.
In the year 1902, Mr. E. A. Hannah and his wife arrived in Mount Airy from Indiana to go into business as a harness and coffin dealer. In 1915, Wade C. Moody, a young local resident, was hired by Hannah to be the janitor and to handle the two horses that pulled the funeral coach.
In 1918, Moody married and was later drafted into the army for two years in World War I. Upon returning to Mount Airy, he was re-hired by Hannah. By this time, Mr. Hannah was in failing health and sold a part of the funeral business to Mr. Moody. Then, in 1920-21, Mr. Hannah sold the rest of the business to Mr. D.E. Nelson, and the funeral business then became the Nelson-Moody Funeral Home.
In 1927-28, Mr. Nelson sold his half to Mr. Wade Moody, and the name was changed to Moody Funeral Home. The Business was then moved to the corner of Market and Franklin Street, and Mr. Moody became the sole owner.
In 1935, Dennis W. Moody, the son of Wade C. Moody, joined his father in the business. But like his father before him, Dennis had to leave the business temporarily to serve his four years in the Armed Services.
In 1947-48, Dennis became the President of Moody Funeral Home, which then extended into Dobson, North Carolina and Stuart, Virginia. This made the total of three facilities, which is what there is today. Dennis W. Moody, Jr. joined his father in 1969-70, and was with the business until his death in 1983.
Robert H. Moody, current President, joined the firm in 1978. As we are in the fourth generation of serving the people of Northwest North Carolina and Southwest Virginia, our charge is to live up to the slogan which Dennis W. Moody, Jr. created:
"We strive for a quality of service that will give you a service of quality."
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Bill Roth Collection Items from Bill Roth including photographs of the Roth House in Elkin and two legal documents. The Roth House, built in the 1880s, is located on Terrace Avenue overlooking the railroad tracks and the river.
The Roth House is the 4th oldest in Elkin. They are, in order: Randleman, Sanders, Galloway, Roth. Only the Roth family has ever lived in this house (2019). It was constructed in the 1890s. A bath and kitchen was added in 1911. A pool room was added in the 1950s and the upper porch was taken off in 1971. The kitchen was remodeled in 1990. A Roth brother built the Holly House and a Roth sister built the Harris house.
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Caudle Family Collection Photographs and documents related to the Caudle Family in Bannertown, NC.
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Memories of Flat Rock Community A book of histories and photographs published by the North Carolina Granite Corporation about the Flat Rock Community.
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North Surry High School Items related to North Surry High School
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Charles Stone Memorial Library Collection Photographs from around the turn of the century. Includes Stone family reunions, Pilot Knob scenes, scenes from Main Street.
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Swanson Richards Collection April 1952 edition of The Plainsman (newsletter from White Plains High School and photograph of 1946-1947 Beulah High School men's basketball team.
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Mary Beane Elam Collection A collection of photographs and information on the Wilmoth family in Zephyr, NC.
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Westfield Volunteer Fire Department Collection Photograph and newpaper clipping donation of Westfield Volunteer Fire Deparment and their acitivities.
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Hannah Holyfield Collection Items from the Holyfield family realted to Historic Rockford, Surry Central High School, Dobson High School, and the Burrus family.
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Carol Snow Simpson Collection Miscellaneous items from the collection of Carol Snow Simpson containing photographs, poll books, store journals
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Renfro Corporation (Renfro Hosiery Mills) Miscellaneous items from Renfro Corporation (Renfro Hosiery Mills) in Mount Airy, ,NC
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Mount Airy Sports Teams Miscellaneous items pertaining to sports teams in Mount Airy
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Mount Airy Graniteers During the 1930-1950s, almost every town of any size in North Carolina had a professional minor league baseball team. Mount Airy featured two teams: The Mount Airy Reds from 1934 - 1937, and the Graniteers from 1938 - 1941 and 1946 - 1950. After being interrupted by the War, baseball returned and life-long friendshops formed between the players and fans during the final Graniteer years. The Blue Ridge League folded in 1950 with the Graniteers winning the league championship. Professional baseball never returned to Mount Airy or other small towns, but the memories continued with players who settled in the Mount Airy area and through reunions that brought players and fans together.
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Ridge Westfield School Information pertaining to the Ridge Westfield Elementary School including the school history, teachers, curriculum, students, religion, activities and reunion.
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The Elkin & Alleghany Railroad Company Items related to the Elkin and Alleghany Railroad Company in Elkin, NC
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Surry County Historical Road Map and Index by G.P. Stout Surry County Map and Index of communities, rivers, creeks, mountains, ferry sites, mill sites, rural churches and cemeteries, towns and post offices and ancient land marks identified on the map by symbols and names.
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Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Items pertaining to the Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
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Mount Airy Chapter No. 18 Order of the Eastern Star Mount Airy Chapter No. 18 Order of the Eastern Star yearbook 1978-1979. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are approximately 1 million members under the General Grand Chapter. The Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but it is not a religion. The appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists between the members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other. While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. The personal welfare of our members is vital to all of those in the Eastern Star and it is considered a privilege to help another member whenever we can.
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Purposes: The stated purposes of the organization are: Charitable, Educational, Fraternal and Scientific; but there is much more to it than that. Dr. Rob Morris, the Poet Laureate of Masonry, founded the Order using beautiful and inspiring biblical examples of heroic conduct and moral values. These portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members. Eastern Star strives to take good people and through uplifting and elevating associations of love and service, and through precept and example, build an Order which is truly dedicated to charity, truth and loving kindness.
Projects: Concrete evidence of the charitable nature of the organization as it affects others is the millions of dollars which have been raised within the membership to support national, jurisdictional and local charities. Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for their senior members.
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Sonya Dodd Collection Items belong to Sonya Dodd related to the Reynolds family. Includes family photographs and newspaper articles.
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Mount Airy Lodge No. 2061 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Program Mount Airy Lodge No. 2061 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks items such as programs
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Mount Airy Jaycees Records from the Mount Airy Jaycees dating from 1974-1981. Includes minutes, newsletters, and other records of events and activities of the club.
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Gypsy Hollingsworth Items related to the Hollingsworth family, especially Gypsy Hollingsworth. Includes biographies, obituaries, and an exhibit catalog.
