A photograph labeled "grandfather in his store." Presumably it depicts Sam Parker in his department store, likely called either the Parker Department Store or the Farris-Parker Department Store at this time. He stands in front of a board labeled…
An article published in The Bladen Journal announcing the retirement of Alma Parker Farris and the closing of the Farris Department Store. The article contains a photograph of Alma and a description of her impact on Elizabethtown, NC.
An article from the Fayetteville Observer announcing the closure of Alma Farris's Farris Department Store upon her retirement at the age of 90. The second part of the article is not included. This clipping includes a photograph of Alma in her store…
A photograph of a window display at John Mack & Son. Bahia Mack Weaver was known as an innovative merchandiser, a tradition carried on by her niece, Madeline Mack. This photograph of a window display featuring live models Joan Morrow (left) and…
Bahia Mack Weaver, John Mack's youngest child, posing in front of John Mack & Son Store. Bahia served as a buyer and manager of the store through 1939.
Side Mack with his grown children Madeline and Mitchell, posing together behind the counter at their family store, John Mack & Son. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken in the 1960s.
The grand opening upon the major remodel of John Mack & Son, which took place in the mid-1950s. Second from left is Mitchell, next to his father, Side, and sister, Madeline. Other individuals in the photograph are unidentified.
A newspaper article in the December 20, 1987, issue of the Statesville Record & Landmark celebrating the 75th birthday of the John Mack & Son department store in Mooresville, NC.
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun in a dark-colored suit standing at the counter of his shop on 308 North Queen St. in Kinston, NC. Around him are stacks of dry goods and hanging clothes. This photograph is taped to a black cardboard background. Dated…
A framed photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and an unknown man standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale. Ellis Zaytoun stands alone in a suit and smokes a cigar. Across from him stands Isabelle Zaytoun in a polka dot dress…
A negative of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and an unknown man standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale. Ellis Zaytoun stands alone in a suit and smokes a cigar. Across from him stands Isabelle Zaytoun in a polka dot dress next to an…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Louise Hamilton, and Elaine Diab standing in the Zaytoun News Stand. Ellis Zaytoun stands behind Louise Hamilton and Elaine Diab as he looks at newspapers. Louise Hamilton wears a dress with a circle pattern while…
A photograph of Agnes Zaytoun and an unknown man standing outside with a Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale van behind them. The unknown man wears a formal dark-colored military uniform while Agnes Zaytoun stands next to him wearing a light-colored dress.…
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard, Tom D., and Connie Lamar at the Zaytoun News Stand. Gwin looks away from the camera at newspapers while wearing a dark-colored knee length coat. Tom D. stands next to her in a black suit, vest, and hat. Connie Lamar…
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard leaving the Zaytoun News Stand. She is turned away from the camera and wears a light-colored blouse with a plaid skirt. Dated 1943.
A photograph of a group of people browsing around the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. On the left side is Ellis Zaytoun sharing a newspaper with a woman in a dark-colored dress. He wears a white long-sleeved shirt with a dark-colored tie. Dated…
A photograph of Ellis and Isabelle Zaytoun helping customers at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis Zaytoun stands to the side smoking a cigar in a white long sleeved shirt with a dark-colored tie. In front of him is Isabelle Zaytoun who…
A photograph of Isabelle Zaytoun and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Isabelle Zaytoun is talking to customers and wearing a light-colored shirt and skirt. Bert Salem is drinking out of a cup and holding a snack as he…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Agnes Zaytoun, and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis stands to the side while smoking a cigar in a long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored tie. Agnes Zaytoun stands in the entrance of the…
