Robert F. Hoke papers, 1865-1943.

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Robert F. Hoke papers, 1865-1943.

Business correspondence of and papers about the military career of Robert F. Hoke. Volumes are letterpress copy books, 1870-1875 and 1888-1898, of letters written from Raleigh and Lincolnton, N.C., Atlanta and Athens, Ga., and Chester, S.C., concerning railroad, manufacturing, mining, and farming interests, and Hoke's resort and bottled water company at Lithia Springs, Lincoln County, N.C. There are no Civil War-era manuscripts. The papers other than volumes are chiefly postwar business letters received by Hoke, and manuscripts and clippings of speeches and articles by others, all dealing with Hoke's military career.

80 items (0.5 linear ft.)

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Hoke, Robert F. (Robert Frederick)

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Robert Frederick Hoke (1837-1912) of Lincolnton, N.C., served in the Confederate Army, attaining a rank of major general. After the war, Hoke was engaged in various business enterprises, including gold and iron mining, insurance, and railroads. He served as director of the North Carolina Railroad Company for many years. From the description of Robert F. Hoke papers, 1865-1943. WorldCat record id: 23712337 Robert Frederick Hoke (27 May 1837-3 July 1912) of Lincol...