Philip Charles Cocke Speeches, . 1907-1948

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Philip Charles Cocke Speeches, . 1907-1948

Philip Charles Cocke (1879-1949) of Asheville, N.C., was a lawyer, Democratic Party worker, local official, and member of many fraternal orders. He was known as an impromtu speaker and orator for local occasions and celebrations. The collection includes speeches, mostly undated, made by Philip Charles Cocke. Speech topics include the Democratic Party, history, and politics.

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Cocke, Philip Charles, 1879-1949.

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Philip Charles Cocke (1879-1949) of Asheville, N.C., was the son of William J. Cocke, Jr. and Maria Johnston Cocke. He attended Wofford College and law school at the University of North Carolina. He was a Democratic Party worker; judge of City Police Court, 1909; special judge of Superior Court; reading clerk in the North Carolina state senate, 1923; and a member of many fraternal organizations including the Elks, Masons, Knights Templars, Shriners, Odd Fellows, Moose, and others. He was known a...