James Welch Patton papers, 1948-1973 [manuscript].

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James Welch Patton papers, 1948-1973 [manuscript].

Correspondence concerns Patton's work at the Southern Historical Collection; his career as a history professor and historian; his membership in numerous organizations, including the Southern Historical Association; and his publications. Writings include manuscripts and other items relating to "The Messages, Addresses, and Public Papers of Luther H. Hodges, Governor of North Carolina, 1954-1961"; "Journal of a Secesh Lady: The Diary of Catherine Ann Devereux Edmonston, 1860-1861"; "Notable American Women, 1607-1950"; "The Diocese of North Carolina, 1861-1833"; and an introduction that Patton wrote for E. M. Coulter's "William Montague Browne, Versatile Anglo-Irish American, 1823-1883." There are also papers relating to the formation, activities, and disbanding of the North Carolina Civil War Round Table.

2,500 items (4.5 linear ft.).

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