Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, chiefly 1940-1955, relating to the purchase and operation of Faraway Farm, Lake Lure, North Carolina, the rural retreat of Leslie Cheek, Jr. and his wife Mary Tyler (Freeman) Cheek. Includes Cheek's architectural drawings and photographs as well as documentation concerning a painting of Faraway Farm by William Bailey. There are papers concerning an egg project run by the Cheeks as part of the war effort during World War II. The collection also includes...

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Scope and Contents Notes and receipts regarding furniture for the guest house and the library at Faraway Farm. (12 items)

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Scope and Contents Copies of the "Farmers' Bulletin" relating to storage of food and sketches by Leslie Cheek, Jr. for the layout of the root cellar at Faraway Farm. (3 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and Donald E. Stoll, George E. Weeks, and C.R. Trimble about buying a fan and vents for the attic at Faraway Farm. (24 items)

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Scope and Contents Sketches by Leslie Cheek, Jr. of potential entrance gates to Faraway Farm. Sketches. (21 items) Includes typewritten letters from Douglas Southall Freeman, Richmond, Virginia, to his son-in-law, Leslie Cheek, Jr., Uree, North Carolina, 27 August 1947, regarding wine. 1 page. Includes photos of printed material, 1 page. (24 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence, sketches and literature relating to the building of the guest house at Faraway Farm. (31 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence, including letters and promotional literature, between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and oil heating companies, discussing the type of heating unit to be used in the guest cottage at Faraway Farm. Includes blueprints of the cottage. (21 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and Pat W. Brown, of Brown Appliance Company, about appliances to be installed in the house at Faraway Farm. (12 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and others about farm equipment he means to purchase. (18 items)

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Scope and Contents Information regarding the furniture for the guest house at Faraway Farm, including sketches and pictures of potential items, and correspondence regarding particular items and their prices. Includes photographs and sketches. (41 items)

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Scope and Contents Accounts, labeled, by Leslie Cheek, Jr.? as "Guest House Costs," stating amounts of money owed by Leslie Cheek, Jr. to Sears, Roebuck and Company and other companies. (6 items)

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Scope and Contents Sketches and blueprints by Leslie Cheek, Jr. and others, showing plans for farm buildings at Faraway Farm. (15 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and Harold Wilson, regarding tasks to be done at Faraway Farm. (26 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cheek, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank Wilson, and others, about the management of Faraway Farm. (18 items)

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Scope and Contents Reports from Frank Wilson, the manager of Faraway Farm, concerning the expenses and income for a week's time. (51 items)

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Scope and Contents Reports from Frank Wilson, manager of Faraway Farm, detailing expenses and income for a week's time. (52 items)

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Scope and Contents Manager's reports of expenses and income for a week's time at Faraway Farm. (53 items)

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Scope and Contents Reports of Frank Wilson, manager of Faraway Farm, describing expenses and income for a week's time. (51 items)

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Scope and Contents Reports by G. Frank Wilson, manager of Faraway Farm, describing to Leslie Cheek, Jr. events that have taken place on the farm. (12 items)

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Scope and Contents Manager's reports by Frank Wilson and Herrald Haynes, containing information about expenses and income for a week's time at Faraway Farm. (49 items)

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Scope and Contents Copies of letters from Leslie Cheek, Jr. to Lee L. Powers regarding the construction of the farmhouse at Faraway Farm. Includes letters to Leslie Cheek, Jr. from Lee L. Powers. (23 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Leslie Cheek, Jr. and Lee L. Powers about things to be done at Faraway Farm. (11 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Lee L. Powers and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cheek, Jr. about things to be done at Faraway Farm. (11 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Lee Powers and Leslie Cheek, Jr. regarding the management of Faraway Farm and personal matters. (18 items)

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Scope and Contents Correspondence between Lee Powers and Leslie Cheek, Jr. regarding the management of Faraway Farm and personal matters. (17 items)