Collection: Joseph W. Grier papers | UNC Charlotte Finding Aids

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised primarily of a scrapbook that documents the 1964 gubernatorial campaign of Richardson Preyer, for whom Grier served as Mecklenburg County chair.

Dates

1951 - 1975
1964

Creator

Grier, Joseph W. (Joseph Williamson) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Grier was a Charlotte, N.C. attorney and former chairperson of the Charlotte Park and Recreation Commission, and Mecklenburg County campaign chairperson for Richardson Preyor's 1964 NC gubernatorial campaign.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Papers relating to the attempt to integrate city owned Bonnie Brae Golf Course (1951) and to Richardson Preyer's unsuccessful North Carolina gubernatorial campaign (1964).

Arrangement

The Joseph W. Grier Papers are divided into 2 series: Petition to Integrate Golf Course (1951, 1975); Richardson Preyer Gubernatorial Campaign (1964).