From photos and papers documenting Albemarle schools to ledgers and scrapbooks of local citizens, we’ve uploaded more materials from the Stanly County Museum. One of our favorite items is the Marvin R. Stokes scrapbook, which has photographs related to his military service as well as action shots of motorcycle and car racing in Charlotte, like the one at right (page 9).
Yearbooks and School-Related Materials:
- Photograph Album from the Albemarle Graded and High Schools (1921)
- Two yearbooks from Albemarle High School
- Seventh Grade Bugle (1924, Albemarle Public Schools)
- Class Will of Albemarle Senior Class of 1917
- The Midget (1922-1924, Student paper of Albemarle High School)
- Additional issues of The Full Moon (1925-1990, Student paper of Albemarle High School)
Scrapbooks:
- Marvin R. Stokes scrapbook, showing some mid-20th century motorcycle races as well as information on his WWII service
- Lucy Jane Covington Cotton Scrapbook
- Isabella Jane Hearne Caldwell Scrapbook
- Carrie Pemberton Scrapbook
- Albemarle Women’s Club’s Community Improvement Program Scrapbook
Ledgers:
- Randall Methodist Church’s Women’s Society of Christian Service Minute Book
- Newspaper Subscription Ledger (1892-1895)
- Unnamed Business Ledger or Account Book from the Ridenhour District (1875-1900)
- Solomon and Lovina Hathcocks’ Estate Ledger
- Samuel Christian Gold Mine Ledger
Ephemera:
- Rocky River Springs Company Stock Certificate
- Locust, N. C. Centennial Celebration 1869-1969
- British Letters Patent of John McKnight Morrow, and related clippings
There were also a number of photos added to those already available in the Images of North Carolina collection. You can also view all items from the Stanly County Museum.