Papers, 1785-1990 (bulk 1969-1990).

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

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Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette was born at Chavaniac, Auvergne, in 1757, to an old, illustrious family of the provincial and military nobility. He lost both his parents early: his father was killed by the British at the Battle of Minden when Lafayette was two years old (1759), and when he was thirteen and attending the prestigious Collège de Plessis in Paris both his mother and grandfather died (1770). The latter's death left Lafayette with a si...

Wachovia Bank and Trust Company

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Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793

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Phelypeaux, Count de Maurepas, was a French statesman and administrator, born in 1701 to Louis XIV's Secretary of State. Phelypeaux served under both Louis XV and Louis XVI, during which time he reformed the French navy and aided in the aristocracy's obstruction of political reform. From the description of 18th century French royal commission, 1759 May 24. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122646282 ...

O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847

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Irish politician. From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) and annotated documents signed (2) : London and various places, to various recipients, 1826 June 1-1840 Sept. 23 and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270860058 Irish national leader. From the description of Order signed : to Mr. Dike, 1831 Aug. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612583 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dublin, to Edward Wyer, 1829 Feb. 5. (Un...

Duke University

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WFAE (Radio station : Charlotte, N.C.)

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Dalton, Mary Keesler, 1904-1999

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Mint Museum (Charlotte, N.C.)

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American Viscose Corporation

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United States. War Production Board

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The War Resources Board was established August 9, 1939, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a civilian advisory group to collaborate with the Joint Army and Navy Munitions Board in formulating economic mobilization policies. It was abolished November 24, 1939. The Advisory Commission to the World War I Council of National Defense was revived, May 29, 1940. Three of its functional divisions (Industrial Production, Industrial Materials, and Labor), responsible for the stockpiling and delivery o...

Gálvez, Bernardo de, 1746-1786

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Bernardo de Gálvez, born in Marchavariaya, Spain, July 23, 1846, to Matias de Gálvez and Josefa Gallardo Madrid, served as a Spanish military officer and as the fourth Spanish governor of colonial Louisiana. From the description of Bernardo de Gálvez letter, 1779. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70831364 Spanish governor of Louisiana. From the description of Bernardo de Gálvez letter, 1778 July 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154690371 ...

Dalton, Harry L.

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Harry Lee Dalton was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., on June 13, 1895 to Corine McCanless and Rufus I. Dalton. A graduate of Trinity College (now Duke University), he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War I. Dalton had a successful career in textiles and finance and served as an officer and investor in numerous companies, including Wachovia Bank and Trust. He and his wife, Mary Keesler, collected art, rare books, and manuscripts, and made many contributions to art museums and libraries...

Mint Museum (Charlotte, N.C.)

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