Papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1965-1982).

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Papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1965-1982).

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Consists of six series: Correspondence, Writings and Speeches, Pictures, Printed Material, Clippings, and Genealogical Papers. Primarily, materials in the collection address Thorpe's work at North Carolina Central University (formerly North Carolina College), and his stints as a visiting professor at Harvard and Duke universities. Thorpe's service as chair of the program committee for the 1979 meeting of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH), and his term as president of the ASALH in 1980 are also well represented. The bulk of the collection consists of the personal and professional correspondence of Thorpe. Personal correspondence with family and students, and material reflective of Thorpe's life in the ministry are scattered throughout.

1225 items (1.7 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7290597

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Harvard University

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Thorpe, Earl E.

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Clergyman, historian, and social activist. From the description of Papers, 1942-1990 (bulk 1965-1982). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 30803804 1924, Nov. 9 Born, Durham, NC 1942 Graduated from Hillside High School, Durham, NC 1943 1946 ...

North Carolina Central University

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In 1909, James E. Shepard founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. In 1915, the school was sold and renamed the National Training School. In 1923, the North Carolina General Assembly began to provide annual support of $20,639, and the name was changed to Durham State Normal School. Despite the support, the school faced financial hardships and mounting debt nearing $49,000. When Shepard could not raise the money, he urged the state of North Carolina to t...