Clippings from the February 16, 1971, edition of the Jacksonville Daily News showing the dedication of the newly opened Albert J. Ellis Airport. Includes multiple images of speeches being given, politicians on a plane, and the two pilots in the…
Clippings from the February 15, 1971, edition of the Jacksonville Daily News detailing the opening day of the Albert J. Ellis Airport. Includes multiple images of the crowd and the ribbon cutting.
Albert J. Ellis Airport brochure with image of Ellis on the front and Piedmont Airlines plane on the back. This item may go with item below (Program for the Dedication of the Albert J. Ellis Airport).
A newspaper clipping detailing a meeting of the 1971 North Carolina General Assembly, which was adjourned early in the memory of Albert Ellis. Second page of article missing.
An article from the Jacksonville Daily News describing the joint resolution to honor the memory of the late Albert Ellis during the first meeting of the 1971 North Carolina General Assembly.
A small article with an image showing Charles Ellis receiving a plaque recognizing Senator Albert J. Ellis's (his father) service to the men and women of the armed forces.
An article describing the late Albert Ellis's service to the Infant of Prague Catholic Church and the dedication of the Church's library in his name. A higher resolution version of the photograph is linked below.
A photo of Charles Ellis and Rev. J. Paul Byron in the Infant of Prague Library reading from an encyclopedia donated by Albert Ellis, Charles's late father. A newspaper article about the library and its dedication to Albert Ellis is linked below.
The cover and necrology section of the January 1970 issue of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Alumni Review. Albert Ellis's obituary is in the center of the middle column.
An article published in the Camp Lejeune Globe newspaper concerning the contributions made by the late Albert Ellis to the USO, dated December 19, 1969.
A description of Albert Ellis's funeral at the Infant Child of Prague Catholic Church published in the Wilmington Morning Star newspaper, December 17, 1969.
An obituary from the Jacksonville Daily News for State Senator, Albert J. Ellis, includes some biographical information and many of his accomplishments in the community.
A small article from the Jacksonville Daily News asking the citizens of Onslow County to mourn the death of Albert Ellis by flying American flags at half staff.
