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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
A 1920 Roanoke Rapids newspaper issue reflects on true university training. Editor E. K. Graham argues education should foster personal curiosity, taste, and judgment within a community, emphasizing freedom, love of knowledge, and lifelong growth rather than mere discipline.
Two handwritten letters from Bettie E Wells fourth grade Essex NC dated 1920 request a money box a music book and a doll bed among other gifts and describe a detailed route to reach Santa. A second letter from Vela Qualls fourth grade asks for a music roll a raincoat and homemade candy noting the hard times and eagerness for Christmas Eve.
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