James Alexander Gray Papers, 1916-1974

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James Alexander Gray Papers, 1916-1974

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James Alexander Gray (1889-1952) was abusinessman and philanthropist of Winston-Salem, N.C. After graduating from theUniversity of North Carolina in 1908, he served in various capacities with theWachovia National Bank and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, eventually becoming ahigh-level executive. He was also a member of the North Carolina Senate for twoterms, 1917-1920. The collection contains correspondence, photographs,speeches, a scrapbook, and printed items relating to James Alexander Gray. Manyitems concern the endowment fund Gray established for the benefit of eleven NorthCarolina colleges and universities, but there are also materials relating to Gray'sprofessional and legislative activities and to the Gray family, including some aboutR.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company president and chair Bowman Gray.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Gray, James Alexander, 1889-1952

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James Alexander Gray (1889-1952) was a businessman and philanthropist of Winston-Salem, N.C. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1908, he served in various capacities with Wachovia National Bank and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, eventually becoming a high-level executive. He was also a member of the North Carolina Senate for two terms, 1917-1920. From the guide to the James Alexander Gray Papers, 1916-1974, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library...