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RESPONDING TO
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VOLLME rv, NO. 18
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be dedicated to America's bicentennial Cele
bration, nith emphasis on contributions our Race
has made in the making of America, from
birth to the present.
In iy76 there should not be a need to lift these
contributions from isolated sources. Our past
should ne interwoven into the fabric of our ci
vilization, because we are, except for the Indian.
America’s oldest ethnic minority.
We have helped make America what it was,
and >>hat it is, since the founding of Virginia.
We ha\e been a factor in many major issues in
our history. There have been many misdeeds
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against us. yet we have been able to live through
them and fight back. This is living proof of our
hjstor>.
Our role in the making of America is neither
wfll kno>«n or correctly known. Many }>ositive
contributions have escaped historians and have
not iound their nav into the pages of many
histor> lK>oks.
W e will stri\e to give ‘readers. Black and
while, many little-known facts about our paMt
and it is ho|M‘d that a prop*»r |M*r»|M*ctive of our
history will b‘ of \alue to (>erHontii who may
beli‘\e that as Black |M*oph‘ we have ai) yrt-
\w)rthy past: and hence, no strong claims lo
nil rights of oth*r VnuTicans.
FORMER HIGH POINT RESIDENT
RHYMES FROM THE DELTA
PART FOUR
A few years ago I found a book entitled
RHYMES FROM THE DELTA. The cover of the
book was worn and I had no idea at the moment
the author of the book. When I turned to the title
page I discovered that the author was a High
Pointer and a member of my church.
RHYMES FROM THE DELTA is a collection of
Narratives and Poems by Mr. George W.
McCorkle. In the words of Mr. McCorkle, I would
like to share with you some of his recollections
about the schools he attended, his first composi
tions written and first poem published.
I am sure some of the recollections given here
and names mentioned will bring back memories to
many people in the City of High Point and other
states and cities visited by Mr. McCorkle.
Many of his poems are dedicated to people of
this city, many of whom we have known.
Continued From Last Week
LETTERS OF COMMENT ON RHYMES
FROM THE DELTA AND OTHER POEMS
COMMUNITY RADIO COUNCIL
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
October 15, 1946
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, N. C.
Dear Mr. McCorkle;
I have greatly enjoyed reading your "Rhymes from
the Delta." Your poetry reveals great understand
ing and knowledge of human interest and
problems.
Sincerely yours,
(MISS) BETSY SAUNDERS
Executive Secretary
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Tuskegee Institute, Alabama
February 18, 1946
Mr. G. W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
Let me thank you for the copy of "Rhymes from
the Delta." Your poems relect all the practical
wisdom and spiritual depth of our people. 1 hope
you will continue your writing and growing in the
power to reveal our better selves.
With gratitude and best wishes, I am
Yours sincerely,
HARRY V. RICHARDSON
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NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Durham, North Carolina
August 11, 1948
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
I am glad to hear from you again and appreciate
the poem you wrote on the occasion of my seventy-
four birthday. It is very fine and pleases me
greatly.
With your permission, we should like to publish it
in the next issue of the WHETSTONE.
Enclosed is a small check. This is not an effort to
compensate you, but I simply want to show my
appreciation in some way.
Thank a million!
Sincerely yours,
C.C. SPAULDING
PRESIDENT
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Enclosure
WEST VIRGINIA STATE COLLEGE
Institute, West Virginia
April 11, 1946
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
My dear friend George:
Several months ago you sent me a book of
poems entitled "Rhymes from the Delta." Among
the mass and accumulation of material which is
mine to have eternally, it seems, the book got lost.
Yesterday while carrying on a vigorous search for
some other material, I cam upon the book. So I am
writing this letter to you, my old friend.
First of all, let me congratulate you on your
creative contribution to literature. Although I
have not read but a very few of the poems, I can
see even now that they are vibrant and beautiful.
Many things have I done since our boyhood.
One of these has been passionate research writ
ing. I have written over a dozen small books and a
very large number of articles in journals and
magazines, white and colored. I am expecting
from the press at anytime now my book on Docto
rates Among Negroes, which is representative of
my best effort in research writing. It is being
published by the Meador Press in Boston, Mas-
sachussetts.
I shall be happy to get a word from you again. I
am delighted with your success.
Friendly,
HARRY W. GREEN
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh
September 29, 1945
Mr. George Washington McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Sir:
Acknowledgement is made of the receipt
through the mail of the booklet entitled "Rhymes
from the Delta". I appreciate your kindness in
sending me a copy of the publication. I have
examined it in some detail and congratulate you
upon the quality of the poetry it contains.
Yours very truly,
R. GREGG CHERRY,
Governor
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where we can obtain copies of your earlier books,
"Poems of Thought and Cheer", and "Poems of
Perpetual Memory".
Very sincerely yours,
(MRS.) MARION G. THURSTON
Acting Librarian
fieorge W. McCorkle
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE LIBRARY
Mrs. Ethel Taylor Crittenden, Librarian
Wake Forest, North Carolina
October 20, 1945
George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point
North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
Thank you most heartily for the copy of
"Rhymes for the Delta", which we presume you
sent as a gift to our library.
Very sincerely yours,
E. T. CRITTENDEN
Librarian
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HAMPTON INSTITUTE
Hampton, Virginia
Collis P. Huntington Library
September 12, 1945
Mr. G. W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
We have received the copy of your book of
poems, "Rhymes from the Delta," which you were
so kind as to send us. We are most grateful to you
and shall add it to our permanent collection. It will
be of interest to our students and faculty, we feel
sure.
We shall appreciate it if you will let us know
ROCKY MOUNT GRADED SCHOOLS
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
December 15, 1945
Mr. G. W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
Some time ago you were kind enough to send
me a copy of "Rhymes from the Delta." I have
read the book with interest and appreciation. I
make no pretense to be a literary critic, but if one
criteria for good poetry is the emotional response
it produces in the reader, then as far as I am con
cerned it is a most excellent literary production.
Yours very truly,
O.R. POPE
Principal
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students of our library.
The volume is being processed and shall be put
on our shelves immediately for circulation.
Again we thank you.
Sincerely yours,
THELMA C. NELSON
Librarian
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NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AT DURHAM
Durham, North Carolina
November 16, 1947
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
It was thoughtful of you to send me the poem
which you have written as a tribute to the memory
of the late President Shepard. I am having two
copies made--one for the publicity department and
the other for the family of Dr. Shepard.
Very truly yours,
A. E. MANLEY,Chairman
Interim Committee
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HIGH POINT COLLEGE
High Point, N.C.
June 28, 1945
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, N. C.
Dear Mr. McCorkle;
I thank you for your book of poems which was
received yesterday. I couldn't refrain delving into
the book immediately, and reading a number of
your poems. I am looking forward to reading the
entire selection soon.
Very truly yours,
N. M. HARRISON
Vice-President
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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Raleigh, North Carolina
September 21, 1945
Mr. George W. McCorkle
Box 761
High Point, North Carolina
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
Your book of poetry, "Rhymes from the Delta"
arrived this morning. I wish to express my
appreciation for this very fine gift. I shall place it
in the library in order that it may be an inspiration
to the faculty, the students, and to me.
Very truly yours,
M.H. AKINS
Principal
SHAW UNIVERSITY
Raleigh, N.C.
October 19, 1945
Mr. G.W.McCrokle
Box 761
High Point, N.C.
Dear Mr. McCorkle:
I wish to acknowledge with grateful appreciation
the book of poems which you recently sent to our
library I have read through many of them and feel
that they shall receive wide reading from the
STATE OF GEORGIA
Executive Department
Atlanta
September 21, 1945
Prof. George W. McCorkle:
Box 761
High Point, N. C.
Dear Prof. McCorkle:
I have read with interest and pleasure the book
of verse, "Rhymes from the Delta", which you so
kindly sent to me.
With best wishes for its continuing success, I
am.
Sincerely yours,
ELLIS ARNALL
Governor
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