Hoyt R. Galvin papers

Collection — Box: SFC1 [F09.090.02.01], Folder: 54

Identifier: MS0054

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains material collected by Galvin as chairperson of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, 1954-56, and subsequently as a member of the committee. Documents the work of the Committee, particularly through its Sub-committee on College Improvement, to gain support for community funding of Charlotte and Carver colleges, to establish a technical institute within Charlotte College, and eventually to obtain state funding to make Charlotte College a four-year school.

Dates

1953 - 1957
1954 - 1956

Creator

Galvin, Hoyt R. (Hoyt Rees) (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

Chairperson of the Charlotte, N.C. Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and director of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, N.C.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet

Language

English

Additional Description

Overview

Papers of Hoyt Galvin, as chair of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Education Committee (1954-56), whose work helped to gain support and funding for Charlotte and Carver colleges.