In honor of Movember, here’s a look at some of our favorite facial hair found in Wilson Library’s photographic materials. Which is your favorite?

From the Eben Alexander Papers #1209, Southern Historical Collection.

From the John Thomas Wheat Papers #1832, Southern Historical Collection.

From the Henry Clay Warmoth Papers #752, Southern Historical Collection.

From the Harry St. John Dixon Papers #2375, Southern Historical Collection.

From the Charles Iverson Graves Papers #2606, Southern Historical Collection.


From the Hugh Morton Photographs and Films #P0081, copyright circa 1949, North Carolina Collection

From the Lew Powell Memorabilia Collection, North Carolina Collection Gallery.
It’s gotta be “Bushy”!
What’s his claim to fame?
I think it is a tragedy that Zebulon B. Vance’s legendary stache was left out!