Shirley Kilpatrick collection,
| Author/creator | Kilpatrick, Shirley |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Description | 0.055 cubic ft. (222 items) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | Paper handwritten printed. |
| Organization of material | Organized by type of material; arranged chronologically. |
| Abstract | This collection includes correspondence, deeds, accounts, promissory notes, and receipts of the Moore and Mewborn families of Lenoir County, N.C. Correspondence includes an 1890 letter discussing the invention of and a patent for a "Machine for Plaining Electrotypes" and a 1922 letter from Noah James Rouse of Kinston that attacks increased taxation and overspending. Land records (1736-1884) include deeds, descriptions, a grant, and a sheriff's sale deed for property in Kinston and Lenoir counties. Other papers consist of accounts (1845-1902), promissory notes (1844-1903), receipts (1845-1902), returns and reports concerning the gauging of brandy at a Lenoir County distillery (1878-1880), certificates, a patent petition (1888, 1890), and internal revenue assessment (1873). |
| Cite as | Shirley Kilpatrick Collection, #10, East Carolina Manuscript Collection, East Carolina University. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- 222 items; Miss Shirley Kilpatrick; Kinston, NC; gift; 1967. |
| Biographical note | Papers of the Moore and Mewborn families of Lenoir County, N.C. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #10 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE. | ✔ Available | Request Material |