William Stevens Powell papers, 1880s, 1930s-2006.

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William Stevens Powell papers, 1880s, 1930s-2006.

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Correspondence, research materials, speeches, writings, and other papers relating to William Stevens Powell's professional activities and to North Carolina history. Included are materials relating to the History Department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; to historical organizations, such as the Historical Society of North Carolina, the North Carolina Literary and Historical Organization, the Roanoke Island Historical Association, and local historical societies; and to Powell's research and writing about the history of North Carolina, especially colonial North Carolina.

About 162000 items (228.0 linear feet)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dept. of History.

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The Department of History at the University of North Carolina was established in 1891, though courses in history had been taught by various members of the faculty prior to that time. It was known as the Department of History until 1920, when its name was changed to Department of History and Government to reflect the incorporation of political science courses into the curriculum. In 1935, the Department of Political Science was founded, and the government courses previously taught as...

Powell, William S., 1919-

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William Stevens Powell, author, historian, and professor of history emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From the description of William Stevens Powell papers, 1880s, 1930s-2006. WorldCat record id: 44442258 William Stevens Powell, author, historian, and professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was born in Johnston County, N.C., on 28 April 1919. He grew up in Statesville, N.C. He graduated from the Univers...

North Carolina Literary and Historical Organization.

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Historical Society of North Carolina

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Organized in 1844 by University of North Carolina President David L. Swain, the North Carolina Historical Society collected publications and manuscripts related to the history of North Carolina. The Society ceased operation in the early 20th century. From the description of North Carolina Historical Society records, 1880-1901. WorldCat record id: 23992528 When the Historical Society of North Carolina was formed in 1945, it was said to be a reorganization based on earlier soc...

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Roanoke Island Historical Association

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Chartered in 1932 for the purpose of depicting by exhibitions, pageants, reproductions, and public broadcasts the efforts Sir Walter Raleigh made between 1584 and 1587 to establish a colony in the new world at Roanoke Island. From the description of Records, 1894-1986. (North Carolina Division of Archives & Hist). WorldCat record id: 122291961 ...