Shared by WCGS member and former webmaster - Cynthia Gage Cynthia found this collection when she was searching for something else. I am so glad she shared it with me. Who can resist old yearbooks?  The collection includes Wake County high school and junior high books from a time span of 1909 to 2009. Cynthia also mentions that she found some reunion booklets, university catalogs and  Elizabeth Murray Reid's Wake History Book through this link . The collection is digitized and offered online by Olivia Raney Local History Library. What fun to be able to find your parent or grandparents in these pages. Maybe you will find your own photo or that of a cherished friend. Bonus gold is lurking in the ads that were included. Looking for a small family business? You may find evidence of it this way.  Enjoy these delightful images from the 1913 Raleigh High School Rattler !  Are you from elsewhere in North Carolina, but still curious about your relative's school history? Visit ...

source "...Olivia Raney Library, once known as Raleigh’s 'Taj Mahal.' The beautifully detailed Italian Renaissance building was erected in 1899, but sadly, this Hillsboro St. landmark is now long gone." It was replaced by the more modern version at 4016 Carya Dr in Raleigh in the mid 60's. The current building under went renovations in 2020 - 2021. Many lovely relics of the original, including the tops of the Italianate columns, exist inside the entryway of current building. I sincerely hope that all these mementos of Raleigh past were preserved in the makeover. Visit Good Night Raleigh for the back story and some wonderful old photos of the original ORL that stood at the corner of Hillsborough and Salisbury Streets. Olivia Raney Library, Raleigh, NC  08/17/12 Olivia Raney Library, Raleigh, NC  04/11/2014 Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |...

Word is that Olivia Raney Local History Library is expected to open on June 7 . Contact the library for info on scheduling appointments. Subject to change. Watch their webpage.  When you visit, look for this delightful photo of the children's reading room from the original ORL location. You will find it in the new reading room! Visit the Wake County Genealogical Society  -  Homepage  |  WCGS Events  |  Join WCGS  |  Publications  |  Digital Resources  |  History Resources  |  More Links and Resources  |  Contact