Charlotte (N.C.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Kelly M. Alexander, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0233
Overview
The collection consists of papers generated primarily by Kelly M. Alexander, junior, as a result of his work with the NAACP at the local, state levels and national levels. Other papers in this collection were generated by Mrs. Margaret Alexander (widow of Kelly M. Alexander, senior), and Alfred Alexander (Kelly junior's brother) in his capacity as president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chapter of the NAACP. The collection contains a wide variety of documentation concerning nearly all aspects...
Dates:
1953 - 2008
Sue Myrick Mayoral Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0204
Overview
Papers documenting the two mayoral terms (1987-91) of the first female mayor of Charlotte, N.C.
Dates:
1987 - 1991
Newell family papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0287
Overview
Miscellaneous papers of the family, particularly those of Leon B. Newell, a Charlotte physician. Includes certificates, correspondence, genealogical materials, a household inventory (1916), newspaper clippings, photographs, notes and miscellaneous receipts.
Dates:
1916 - 1969
Eugene Payne cartoons
Collection
Identifier: MS0008
Overview
Original cartoons by an editorial cartoonist for The Charlotte Observer (1958-1971, returning in 1978) and WSOC-TV (1971-1978). Includes reprints of his 1968 Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoons.
Dates:
1962-1987 and undated
J. Kenneth Sanford papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0246
Overview
The J. Kenneth Sanford papers, consist almost entirely of his rough drafts that eventually formed his book "Charlotte and UNC Charlotte: Growing Up Together." The collection also contains some of the photographs that Sanford used to illustrate his book. This book was published in 1996.
Dates:
circa 1995
George K. Selden papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0136
Overview
Primarily demographic studies conducted as a volunteer and paid consultant for such organizations as the Boy Scouts of America, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, and Health and Hospital Council. Also contains a small amount of material relating to his work as State Forecast and Rate Supervisor for Southern Bell and his service as a member of the Charlotte City Council (1977-83).
Dates:
1963 - 1978
Martha A. Strawn course materials
Collection
Identifier: MS0383
Overview
The collection contains photographs and written reports that resulted from course assignments in the UNC Charlotte Art Department between 1981 and 2002.
Dates:
1981 - 2002; 2000 - 2002