Jerry Raynor Collection,1969-1990 -- Finding Aid
 

Physical Description: One microfilm reel (positive), containing newspaper articles and reviews, primarily in the Daily Reflector (Greenville, North Carolina).

Acquisition: 1992. Gift of the estate of Jerry Raynor, Greenville, North Carolina.

Access: No restrictions. Inquire at the North Carolina Collection service desk.

Copyright: Literary rights to specific articles are retained by the publisher in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

Description:  The Jerry Raynor Collection: An Introduction, by Christopher S. Anderson

Jerry Raynor (1926-1992) was a writer and editor at the Greenville Daily Reflectorfrom 1968 to 1990. At the time of his retirement he was producing and editing the features section of the paper. A native of Williamston, N.C., Raynor came to the Daily Reflectorafter having served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1968, including a stint in Vietnam. The articles that follow form the collection of his writings that was given to J.Y. Joyner Library at East Carolina University in 1992, in accordance with Raynor’s wishes. This does not represent a comprehensive collection of his output at the Reflector, but only the articles that were left in his estate. The sum of his articles can be viewed on the Daily Reflector microfilm (1968-1990) in the Verona Joyner Langford North Carolina Collection at Joyner Library.

Raynor had an extensive range of interests, as evidenced by the subjects he chose to write about. The breadth and variety of his subject matter suggest that he approached his work with the attitude of a poet, viewing life through the poet’s eye and chronicling the people, places and times of Eastern North Carolina for posterity. He saw (and extracted) the same beauty from a rustic, weathered farm house and barn that he witnessed in an architectural masterpiece or plantation house.The photographs that accompany his travel articles exhibit an artist’s sensibility, providing visual complements to the words he uses to describe the personality and flavor of a particular place. It is not unusual to find an article on rare fluted mushrooms on one page of the Daily Reflector and a piercing and perceptive review of the latest exhibit at the Greenville Museum of Art on the next. Such was the scope of his interest and involvement.

Raynor recognized with unprejudiced eye the humanity in each person he profiled, whether a banker, actor, migrant or Afghan refugee. His was an entirely inclusive viewpoint. All and sundry received his full attention and zeal. There were no distinctions, or castes, of importance for him; only the immediate experience of person or place and this fact points to a characteristic that emerges when one views his body of work—his egalitarianism. Raynor saw each subject as wholly worthy of his eye and ear, and subsequently his pen; whether artists, farmers, men, women, children, choral concerts or excavations. Oblivious to degree or distinction, he deemed each subject important enough to inform the Daily Reflector readership about it. He transcended the realm that emphasizes our differences—race, color, class, religion—to the sphere where we are all in common. And this sphere was the point of departure for his work.

Reading through the articles, one is struck with the impression that there is more beauty and grandeur in the people and places of Eastern North Carolina than is normally acknowledged. One sees in a new way, or perhaps for the first time, the environment that surrounds us. And this is the poet’s vocation, to cause us to see and to understand what is already there. Jerry Raynor has unveiled this beauty and distilled it into the body of his work, and his legacy reflects his love of and esteem for the places and people of Eastern North Carolina.

The articles have been arranged into five categories: Art and Artists[including dance, street performing, drama, literature, music, and visual arts]; History, Preservation, Description and Travel;  Miscellaneous; Miscellaneous People; and Miscellaneous Reviews.The Miscellaneous categories were necessitated by articles that were inappropriate under the other headings. Also, some editions contained separate Raynor articles that were placed on opposite sides of the same page, thereby making it difficult to arrange them under one heading. In most cases the entire page has been filmed regardless of the size of the article. The viewer might find this helpful in an incidental way, as providing subject and time contexts.

The outline below indicates the sequence in which the articles will follow. It is hoped that the viewer will find the articles arranged in a logical and helpful manner, and that the information will be in someway beneficial to those who peruse it. It is further hoped that the arrangement of this compilation will provide the viewer with insight into Jerry Raynor the writer, and cultivate an appreciation for Jerry Raynor the man.

Contents:  List of Jerry Raynor Articles
 

HISTORY, PRESERVATION, DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL: Alphabetically Ordered

Miscellaneous Descriptions/Travels: Chronologically ordered 1971-1989

Albemarle Sound / 1989

Beaufort County

Bertie County

Brunswick County

Carteret County

Chowan County

Craven County

Currituck County

Dare County

Duplin County

Edgecombe County

Gates County

Greene County

Halifax County

Hertford County

Hyde County

Johnston County

Lenoir County

Marino County

McDowell County

Nascent County

Newman Hanover County

Onslow County

Pamlico County

Pasquotank County

Perquimans County

Pitt County

Sampson County

Washington County

Wayne County

National/International

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ART AND ARTISTS

Performing Arts

Dance: Alphabetically ordered by place

ECU

Greenville

New Bern


Reviews


Street Performing


Drama:Alphabetically ordered by place

Ayden

Bath

ECU

Greenville

The Lost Colony


Miscellaneous Reviews / Actors


Literature/Literary Reviews:Chronologically ordered


Music and Musicians:Chronologically ordered


Visual Arts

Artists:Alphabetically ordered


Galleries and Museums:Alphabetical by institution, chronological within institution

Arlington Hall (Greenville)

Gray Gallery/ECU
   

Greenville Museum of Art (Greenville Art Center)

Pitt Community College

[Roanoke] Island Gallery, a Major Attraction / July 9, 1972
Crafts of Vietnam—an Asset for the Future? / September 3, 1972
Photographic Award to Film is Understandable / January 11, 1973
Pamlico County Arts Festival Inaugurates a Public Park / June 22, 1975
Gallery 319 is Greenville’s Showcase for Area Fine Arts / September 26, 1982
Some Promising Talent in Show of Inmate Art / November 7, 1982
Contingencies: An Innovative Approach Taken by Artscanada / January 9, 1983
Rain Falls on Sidewalk Art Show / April 24, 1983
Scenes from the Sidewalk Art Show ‘83 / May 1, 1983
Handbook of N.C. Art Museum Collection a Sumptuous Guide / August 21, 1983
Two Artists [Brian Blount, Heidi Hagman] to Join Their Talents in Marriage / September 4, 1983
Five Exhibitions Now on View at Gray Gallery and GMA / October 16, 1983
Intriguing Phantasy Photo Art on View at Gray Gallery / November 20, 1983
Small Morgan Works at GMA / November 20, 1983
A Painter, a Photographer Find the Outer Banks Ideal for Living / February 26, 1984
Annual Arts Festival Off to a Rousing Start Here / April 2, 1984
New Shows on View in PCMH Corridors / February 10, 1985
Interesting Shows at Local Museum / January 12, 1986
Admirable Craftsmanship Evident in New Ovid Pierce Novel / January 12, 1986
Jewelry by Linda Darty Chosen for Smithsonian Exhibition /     April 13, 1986
ECU Contingent Performing in the 1986 ‘Lost Colony’ Cast / August 10, 1986
Outdoor Sculpture on Campus Inspired by Carolina Porches / August 10, 1986
Gray, GMA Exhibitions Share Beauty of Photos / October 15, 1986
N.C. Symphony Joins Dancers for ‘Nutcracker’ Ballet / December 7, 1986
Winners Named in ECU’s Annual Rebel Magazine Competition / December 7, 1986
Art Shows at Gray and GMA Fit Well into the Winter Mood / January 25, 1987
Holmes, Art on Paper Shows Currently on View at GMA / March 22, 1987
British Artist Anna Murch an ECU Artist-in-Residence / March 22, 1987
ECU’s Tar River Poetry Volume Strong on Poems about Birds / June 14, 1987
Sunday in the Park Concert Today Inaugurates New Site / June 14, 1987
Two Viewpoints of Photography in Washington, N.C. Show / June 28, 1987
Paintings on Velvet Expanding in Topics / October 7, 1987
Three Beaufort Council Art Shows Are Opening Today / October 11, 1987
Author-Artist Kevin McCloskey to Lecture on His Work Monday / October 11, 1987
The Colorful Appeal of Brilliant Fair Art / October 11, 1987
New Acquisitions for GMA’s Art in the Schools Program / June 5, 1988
Shannon Tyndall, Winner of Numerous Entertainment Awards / June 5, 1988
A Look at Art on View in Greenville’s Museum and Galleries / November 20, 1988
Three Shows Now on View at the Greenville Museum of Art / January 15, 1989
Accreditation Association Honors GMA / January 15, 1989
Prints Highlighted in Two GMA Shows / April 2, 1989
Martin Bachelor Has Front Porch Art / April 2, 1989
Bread Dough Used in an Ancient Chinese Art Form / June 4, 1989
GMA Receives Grant from Museum Services / June 4, 1989
Creative Arts in Education / December 3, 1989
Museum Catalogue Reveals Riches of North Carolina’s Outsider Art / December 10, 1989

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Lunar New Year 4,607 Arrives / February 8, 1970
Boys Inherit 6,000 Golf Balls / March 11, 1971
REAL [Student Crisis Intervention Center at ECU] Where People Care / May 16, 1971
Learning Centers in Pitt County—A New Concept in Adult Education / October 24, 1971
The United Nations Begins Its 27th Year/ October 24, 1971
Printing Press to the Citizens of America / May 28, 1972
Belhaven’s “Governor’s Award” Day / September 14, 1972
“Miss Wachovia” — A Family Team Fishing Boat / July 22, 1973
New Facility for the Boys Club of Pitt County Being Dedicated Today / November 1, 1981
Grifton Students Enthusiastic About Photography Classes / December 13, 1981
Asian New Year Triggers Memories for VN Veterans / January 17, 1982
First Year in New Boys Club Home [Pitt County] / April 11, 1982
ECU Club Hosted Two-Day ‘82 Flying Disc Classic / April 25, 1982
Scuppernongs—A Native Autumn Delicacy [photos by Raynor] / September 5, 1982
Trust Established for Sheppard Library / January 23, 1983
Nearly $3,000 Raised at [Friends of the School of Music] Scholarship Dinner / February 1, 1983
[Greenville Chapter of N.C.] Phoenix [Organization] to Coordinate Volunteers / February 6, 1983
Afghans [Refugees] Ask for U.S. Help / February 13, 1983
Parkers Restaurant [Greenville] Where Barbecue Reigns Supreme / February 27, 1983 [photos by Raynor]
New Correctional Center at Maury is Dedicated / April 19, 1983
Eastern Correctional Center Dedicated in Greene County / April 24, 1983
Spanish Speaking Rose [High School] Students Visited Europe / May 1, 1983
Pepsi’s Original Site is Marked in New Bern / May 2, 1983
Focus on Top Male Models in America / June 19, 1983
Big Work Crew Lays New Quarter-Mile Rails [between Tarboro and Parmele] / June 19, 1983
Pitt County Wheat Yield May Be Less Than 1982 / June 24, 1983
Government Printing Press Has Fascinating Offerings Available / July 3, 1983
Employment Security Commission is 50 Years Old / July 10, 1983
Construction in Greenville Keeps Rolling Along / September 25, 1983
New Center Serves Martin County Government / November 6, 1983
[Postage Stamp] Perforations Make a Big Difference / November 13, 1983
[Americana] Magazine Features Tryon Palace Christmas / December 4, 1983
A Feathered Thief Stole Hodja’s Liver [Little-Known Facts about a Country Revealed by Stamps] / January 29, 1984
Some Still Cure Sweet Potatoes in the Earth / February 2, 1984 — Article from The Enterprise (Williamston)
Millions Now Celebrating New Year in Asian Nations / February 5, 1984
Impressions of, and Souvenirs from, Pitt County’s Tornado of March 28 / April 29, 1984
South Greenville Students Complete a Year of Bookmaking / June 3, 1984
Carolina Farmers of the Sea / June 17, 1984
[Greenville] City Schools Run into Competition in Hiring Top Minority Graduates / June 20, 1984
Rainfall Slows Pitt Harvest / August 16, 1984
Model Math-Science School at Rose Ending Its Second Year / April 28, 1985
[U.S. Rep. Charles] Rose Says Leaf Tax Necessary / June 30, 1985
Social Security, 50 Years of Public Service / August 11, 1985
[International] Conference Opening Held on ECU Campus Thursday/ October 27, 1985
Area Pearl Harbor Attack Survivors to Meet on Saturday / December 1, 1985
Despite Rain—A New Kingdom Hall [Greenville] Built in 32 Hours / December 4, 1985
1986, Year of the Native American / January 19, 1986
Scenes from the Annual ECU Inter-Fraternity Spring Outdoor Concert / April 20, 1986
Renata Skinner Planning Indonesian Festival for Wilmington / August 24, 1986
Manual Due for River Park North [Greenville] / October 5, 1986
Old Catalog Stirs Owner’s Memories of Past / March 11, 1987
Huge Mound of Plastic-Wrapped Corn [Greenville] Represents Farmers’ Hopes / June 10, 1987
A Man’s Children are at the Heart of Father’s Day / June 21, 1987
Another Great Year for Sheppard Memorial Library / August 9, 1987
Eastern North Carolina’s Migrants / September 6, 1987
Fluted Mushroom Found Near Bell Arthur by Raymond Webb / September 27, 1987

Applegate, T.S. / June 17, 1973
Baker, Alton / July 31, 1988
Bowen, DiAnne / November 22, 1987
Brown, Dr. Don / April 3, 1983
Calhoun, Jann / August 17, 1986
Caumphausen, Hedwig Rota / January 31, 1988
Clark, Kevin / August 26, 1984
Creegan, Faye Marie / April 8, 1984
Dail, Helen / February 12, 1989
Dominick, Kirk / January 17, 1985
Dupree, Louis and Nancy / March 23, 1986
Forbes, Tom and Irene / August 9, 1987
Hadley, Dr. Herbert / September 1, 1985
Hannan, Jim / September 3, 1989
Harrell, William P. / May 19, 1985
Henderson, Martha / October, 19, 1969
Hines, Phil / November 22, 1987
Johnston, Bill and Virginia / February 18, 1990
Kennedy, Kathleen / December 24, 1989
MacKenna, John and Mary / July 5, 1987
Marshall, Dr. Ernest / December 20, 1987
Martindale, Walt / January 10, 1982
Mittemeyer, Lt. Gen. Bernhard T. / January 9, 1983
Mosier, Dave / October 13, 1985