Papers, 1983-1987.

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Papers, 1983-1987.

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Comprised of Gantt's official files as the first African-American mayor of Charlotte (1983-87). Includes correspondence, reports, and speeches on such topics as the controversy over a site for the new coliseum, Charlotte's bid for an NBA franchise, and traffic congestion. Contains no records documenting his earlier city council tenure, his 1990 U.S. Senate campaign, or his professional career as an architect.

5 linear feet (ca. 9,000 items, including 2 photographs)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7567941

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-

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Harvey Bernard Gantt (born January 14, 1943) is an American architect and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he notably served as the first African American mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina and was twice the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from North Carolina. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he attended Iowa State University for one year before becoming the first African American to be admitted to Clemson University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architec...

Charlotte Coliseum (Charlotte, N.C. : 1988- )

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Charlotte Hornets (Basketball team)

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