James Alexander Gray papers, 1916-1974.

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James Alexander Gray papers, 1916-1974.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36142721

The collection contains correspondence, photographs, speeches, a scrapbook, and printed items relating to James Alexander Gray. Many items concern the endowment fund Gray established for the benefit of eleven North Carolina colleges and universities, but there are also materials relating to Gray's professional and legislative activities and to the Gray family, including some about R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company president and chair Bowman Gray.

About 500 items (0.5 linear ft.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7377567

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

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Gray family.

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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...

Wachovia Bank and Trust Company

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Gray, Bowman, 1874-1935

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