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PUBLIC "-//North Carolina Division of Historical Resources::North Carolina State Archives//TEXT (US::NcD::[P.C.60.1]::Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection)//EN" "pc60.xml" Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection Processed by: Stephen E. Massengill; machine-readable finding aid created by: Dietra Stanley North Carolina Division of Historical Resources

North Carolina State Archives 4614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4614 USA Phone: 919/807-7310 Fax: 919/733-1354 Email: archives@ncdcr.gov URL: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/

Machine-readable finding aid derived from paper by means of scanning and OCR; OCR file edited for typographical errors before encoding. Microsoft Word. Finding aid completed May 24, 1995, by Stephen E. Massengill; Finding aid encoded by Dietra Stanley, North Carolina State Archives, November 12, 2003 Description is in English. Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection North Carolina State Archives, Division of Historical Resources Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4614 Contact Information Division of Historical Resources North Carolina State Archives 4614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4614 USA Phone: 919/807-7310 Fax: 919/733-1354 Email: archives@ncdcr.gov URL: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/archives/arch/default.htm Processed by Stephen E. Massengill Date Completed May 24, 1995 Encoded by Dietra Stanley Date Encoded November 12, 2003

Descriptive Summary Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection Bowman, Clarence E. The materials in this collection were housed in a scrapbook assembled by Clarence E. Bowman, owner and operator of Bowman's Jewelers in Raleigh. The images include photographs of Bowman's store and examples of silverwork he crafted. 21 items; Includes black and white, glossy photographic prints, six newspaper and magazine clippings, and seven letters. North Carolina State Archives, Division of Historical Resources Information for Users Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[P.C.60.1] Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection, North Carolina State Archives, Division of Historical Resources, Office of Archives and History.

Acquisition Information

The collection of prints was transferred from the North Carolina Museum of History to the State Archives on May 11, 1995. It was accessioned by the Archives in June, 1995.

Processing Information

Finding aid completed by Stephen E. Massengill

Completed May 24, 1995

Collection Overview

The materials in this collection were housed in a scrapbook assembled by Clarence E. Bowman, owner and operator of Bowman's Jewelers in Raleigh. Bowman, a master engraver, was commissioned to direct the design of the official silver service for the executive mansion in 1942. In addition, he helped design the base of "Tucker's Tumbler," the trophy of the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division in 1948. Bowman also created fifty goblets that include the names of seven hundred and fifty men of the original members of the 504th Regiment. The jeweler also produced the Christopher Crittenden Memorial Award Trophy Bowl in 1970. The photographic prints in the collection contain images of the aforementioned pieces of silver crafted by Mr. Bowman and interior views of his business.

Arrangement

The prints are arranged chronologically and by subject.

Online Catalog Headings Bowman's Jewelers (Raleigh, N.C.) Silverwork. United States. Army. Parachute Infantry Regiment, 504th. Container List 60.1Photographs, Newspaper Clippings, and Magazine Articles 1. Newspaper article from the News and Observer, February 7, 1971, about Clarence E. Bowman. 2. Interior view of Bowman's Jewelers, West Hargett Street, Raleigh, n.d. 3. Interior view of Bowman's Jewelers, West Hargett Street, Raleigh, n.d. 4. Silver display in storefront window of Bowman's Jewelers, Raleigh, n.d. 5. Letter from Alice. W. Broughton (Mrs. J. M. Broughton) to Clarence, E. Bowman congratulating him on his design work for the silver service for the State of North Carolina, November 5, 1942. 6. Silver service tray with engraving of the North Carolina State Capitol, 1942. 7. Silver serving tray with engraving of Old South Building and the Old Well at the University of North Carolina, 1942. 8. Silver serving tray with engraving of the Governor's Mansion, 1942. 9. Silver punch bowl with engraving of the state seal and ladle, 1942. 10. Silver punch bowl and ladle with silver tray engraved with State Capitol, 1942. 11. Silver coffee pot with engraving of the state seal, 1942. 12. Silver pitcher with engraving of "NC" on the side, 1942. 13. Five silver bowls and pitchers with state engravings, 1942. 14. Silver cups, bowl and tray with engraving of the state seal, 1942. 15. Full set of the North Carolina State Silver Service, photographed in the Governor's Mansion, 1942. 16. Press releases and correspondence of Clarence E. Bowman concerning the completion of the trophy of the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, 1948. 17. Frederick William Stark, International Silver Company designer of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment's trophy, places "Tucker's Tumbler" in place atop the completed base of the trophy, 1948. 18. Unidentified woman poses with the full trophy, 1948. 19. Close-up view of the trophy, showing engraving of "The Battle of the Bulge," 1948. 20. Close-up view of the trophy, showing engraving of the 504th Regiment "Crossing the Rhine," 1948. 21. News articles and clippings about the trophy of the 504th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, 1948. 22. Fully assembled trophy, showing "Tucker's Tumbler" and goblets in place, 1948. 23. View of trophy, backed by the American flag, with front goblets removed to reveal unit insignia, 1948. 24. Another view of trophy with "Tucker's Tumbler" in place and a portion of the goblets neatly positioned in the rear, 1948. 25. Correspondence from Dr. H. G. Jones, secretary treasurer of the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association, to Clarence E. Bowman, and news clippings concerning The Christopher Crittenden Memorial Bowl, 1970. 26. The Christopher Crittenden Memorial Bowl designed by Clarence E. Bowman, Bowman's Jewelers, Inc., 1970. Related Material:

Additional information on topics found in this collection may be found in the Manuscript and Archives Reference System (MARS) at http://www.ncarchives.dcr.state.nc.us