Sim A. DeLapp Papers, 1862-1976.

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Sim A. DeLapp Papers, 1862-1976.

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The collection chiefly documents DeLapp's long-term involvement with the North Carolina Republican Party at the state and local level. While correspondence comprises the bulk of the collection, there are also some legal and financial papers, writings and speeches, printed material, and clippings. Being Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party (1942-1950) and legal counsel to the party (1950-1964), provided DeLapp access to state party leaders, which is reflected by the correspondents that include J.E. Broyhill, Wilmer D. Mizell, William E. Cobb, and Jesse Helms. Included is information concerning political appointments, canvassing and registering voters, political campaigns, and political speeches (some made by DeLapp). DeLapp's efforts to promote Republican presidential candidates is highlighted in 1952 when he served as North Carolina State Chairman of Dwight D. Eisenhower's campaign. The earliest corespondence primarily relates to Delapp's father, Alexander T. Lapp, who was sheriff of Davidson County, N.C., from 1906-1912 and 1916-1918. Also represented are DeLapp's responsibilities with the Evangelical and Reformed Church (later the United Church of Christ); information about the DeLapp family and DeLapp's published work, PEOPLE, POLITICS, RELIGION; and concern about the Duke University administration during the 1960s and early 1970s.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7241743

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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