News photograph of Pearl Winner Russell playing the piano.
Pearl Winner Russell (1902-1984) was the granddaughter of Joseph L. Winner, one of the first residents of Carolina Beach, NC. He arrived in 1880, and laid out one of the first streets, St. Joseph's Street. She played piano in restaurants for many years, getting her first job at age 17. She and her husband also opened one of the first variety stores on the boardwalk, which they operated from 1930 to 1958. She also ran the Shell House for several years.
Date
1981 November 1
Subject
Carolina Beach (N.C.); Pianists; Businesswomen
Format
news photograph
Identifier
00.806
Source
Bill Reaves Family Files, Series II, "Winner Family" File
Provenance
Donated to the New Hanover County Public Library by Bill Reaves in 1999
Rights
Copyright is owned by the New Hanover County Public Library. For commercial or other use, permission must be granted.
