This page contains a complete list of our online exhibits, listed alphabetically for your searching convenience.
38th Evac The book, 38th Evac by LeGette Blythe, compiled from letters written to family members at home, is an account of the contribution to patient care of the 38th Evac. Hospital unit during WW II.
Billy Graham’s Reflections of Growing Up in Mecklenburg Co., NC Reverend Billy Graham looks back at special memories of his childhood. The son of a dairy farmer, he lived near the present-day intersection of Woodlawn and Park Roads in Charlotte. After graduating from Sharon High School, he left Mecklenburg County to attend college and eventually became a world-renowned evangelist.
Celebrating the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Historical accounts of events celebrating the signing of the debated "Meck. Dec." Facts regarding the document are also presented, allowing patrons to decide for themselves if it is history or hoax.
Charlotte City Directory 1879-1880 Charlotte's population was only 7,094 people in 1880. Look up local families, businesses and view ads.
Charlotte Photographers and Their Works: 1855 - 1925 Look back in time and explore the artistry of early Charlotte photographers in this exhibit. Many photographers are identified, with splendid examples of their work provided.
Divorce Records Index: Mecklenburg County, NC 1846-1969 Genealogists often assume a spouse died, when second families are created. Other couples married and divorced twice. Search by name the individuals and families whose relationships were impacted by divorce.
The Doughboys & Camp Greene Mecklenburg County, NC 1917- 1918 An in-depth look at Mecklenburg's involvement in "the war to end all wars". Includes personal accounts, online books, virtual tours and image galleries.
Gold Star Veterans When World War II ended in 1945, many of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina’s servicemen came home, but over eight hundred could not. Volunteers created files of information about these veterans. These files were used as the foundation for an exhibit and database to insure that those who had given their lives to preserve our freedom would not be forgotten.
History Timeline Welcome to over 400 years of history at your fingertips. This timeline provides information about events significant to Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Events of broader historical significance also appear to offer context.
The Home Front: Charlotte-Mecklenburg 1941-1946 Wonder what was going on locally while a war was being fought in many places in the world? Visit this site to learn more about the lives, times and sacrifices of our fellow citizens during and immediately after World War II.
North Carolina Room: Historic Maps The Carolina Room map collection includes a wide variety of items including NC Sanborn insurance maps, flood and topographic maps. This unique list will provide a description and guide for the historic maps, which have never been cataloged like other items in the library.
Hornet's Nest Hornet's Nest was published in 1961 by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Although now dated in its approach and lacking in coverage of the latter part of the twentieth century, this book by LeGette Blythe and Charles Brockman continues to be a comprehensive source of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County history.
Images of Charlotte Enjoy a bit of Charlotte history through photographs and images. Features include 1899 newspaper items, studies of Charlotte's growth, and even a St. Patrick's Day parade from 1957. Click the image to the right, and a list of features will appear below.
Known Cemeteries of Mecklenburg County This fascinating online exhibit offers an index of local cemeteries, a directory of local funeral homes, and information about local stone cutters. Each cemetery listed includes location, approximate number of interments, condition of cemetery, and current photographs.
Marriage, Death & Other Notices: Early Mecklenburg County, NC Newspaper Abstracts Notices appearing in county newspapers before 1900. Providing information, from details on individuals, to business and neighborhoods, to the sale or transfer of land and slaves.
Mecklenburg County Historic Maps Mecklenburg County Mapping/GIS Services is scanning and digitally archiving an entire set of full size aerial photographs of the county. A complete digital historical map archive is developing, and the Library's historic maps from the Carolina Room are included.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the Spanish - American War April 25, 1898 - April 11, 1899 View an exhibit about Mecklenburg County, NC and the Spanish-American War, including a database of veterans who served, excerpts from an unknown soldier's diary and other historical resources.
North Carolina Civil War Rosters Begin your Civil War research by reading Dr. J. B. Alexander's list of companies of Mecklenburg County Confederate soldiers. Hear the Rebel yell, originally performed on WBT radio, by former Confederate soldiers.
PLCMC - A Century of Service Over 100 years ago, in January of 1891, a group of prominent Charlotte citizens gathered at the Law Library on North Church Street. Their intent was to organize a library for the people of Charlotte, a library which would be the forerunner of today's Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room Image Collection Curiosity seekers and researchers alike can now locate historical photographs and postcards of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County online. Now with hundreds of new images!
Turn of the 20th Century: Life in Charlotte 1900 - 1910 Our time traveling website takes you to Charlotte, NC during the early 1900s. Discover what life was like over one hundred years ago.