Historical Society of North Carolina

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Organized in 1844 by University of North Carolina President David L. Swain, the North Carolina Historical Society collected publications and manuscripts related to the history of North Carolina. The Society ceased operation in the early 20th century.

From the description of North Carolina Historical Society records, 1880-1901. WorldCat record id: 23992528

When the Historical Society of North Carolina was formed in 1945, it was said to be a reorganization based on earlier societies. It was, however, different in membership, purpose, and type of activities from any such organization that had existed in the state. For details, see clipping files in the North Carolina Collection and For History's Sake by H. G. Jones.

From the guide to the Historical Society of North Carolina, 1945-1995, (Southern Historical Collection)

The Historical Society of North Carolina was founded in 1945.

From the description of Historical Society of North Carolina records, 1945-1995. WorldCat record id: 25290719

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Charles S. Sydnor Papers, and undated, 1729-1978 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn William Stevens Powell Papers, 1880s-2007 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn Paul Green Papers, 1880-1992 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn James Welch Patton Papers, 1948-1973 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn John L. Sanders Papers, 1915-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn Powell, William Stevens, 1919-. William Stevens Powell papers, 1880s, 1930s-2006. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Woody, Robert H. (Robert Hilliard), 1903-1985. Robert H. Woody papers, 1927-1985. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Historical Society of North Carolina. North Carolina Historical Society records, 1880-1901. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
creatorOf Historical Society of North Carolina, 1945-1995 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
creatorOf Historical Society of North Carolina. Historical Society of North Carolina records, 1945-1995. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Richard Gaither Walser Papers, 1918-1988 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Green, Paul, 1894-1981 person
associatedWith Patton, James Welch, 1900- person
associatedWith Powell, William Stevens, 1919- person
associatedWith Sanders, John L. person
associatedWith Sanders, John L. person
associatedWith Sydnor, Charles S., 1898-1954 person
associatedWith Walser, Richard Gaither, 1908- person
associatedWith Woody, Robert H. (Robert Hilliard), 1903-1985. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
North Carolina
North Carolina
Subject
History
Occupation
Activity

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Active 1945

Active 1995

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