Robert H. Woody papers, 1927-1985.

Duke University. Department of History

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The study of history emerged as a separate field of study at Trinity College in the late nineteenth-century supported by a change in popular attitudes, interests, and the ongoing professionalization of the field of historical inquiry. In 1891, Trinity College became the first southern educational institution to establish a distinct chair of history. In 1896, Stephen B. Weeks founded the Trinity College Historical Society which gave further impetus to strengthening the Department of ...

George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana

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The George Washington Flowers Collection of Southern Americana (sometimes referred to as the George Washington Flowers Memorial Collection) honors George Washington Flowers, a trustee of Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) from 1897-1918. Some of his children graduated from Trinity College, including Robert Lee Flowers, President of Duke University from 1941-1948. The collection was established and endowed by his children for the purpose of collecting materials concerning the history and literature o...

Republican Party (S.C.)

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Southern Historical Association

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The Southern Historical Association was established in 1934 to promote the study of history of the American South and the teaching of all branches of history in the South. From the description of Southern Historical Association records, 1935-2005. WorldCat record id: 25466009 Eighteen historians from seven southern states organized the Southern Historical Association in November 1934, to promote interest and research in Southern history, to collect and preserve ...

Laprade, William Thomas, 1883-1975

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William Thomas Laprade was Professor of History at Trinity College (now Duke University) from 1909 to 1953 and Chair of the Department of History from 1938 to 1952. From the description of William Thomas Laprade Papers, 1660-1975 (bulk 1898-1975). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 191735399 William Thomas Laprade was born in Franklin County, Va. in 1883. As a young adult, he practiced speaking in his community's debating society and as a teacher in ...

Edens, Arthur Hollis, 1901-

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Arthur Hollis Edens (1901-1968) had a long career as an educator and administrator. He served as president of Duke University from 1949 to 1960. During that time, Edens focused on fund-raising and long range planning, and oversaw the implementation of a new student union and a University Council for faculty members. From the description of A. Hollis Edens records, 1949-1960. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 53906097 Arthur Hollis Edens was born on ...

Godbold, E. Stanly

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Gross, Paul Magnus, 1895-1986.

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Paul M. Gross was Assistant Professor of Chemistry (1919-1920), William H. Pegram Professor of Chemistry (1920-1965), Chair of the Chemistry Department (1921-1948), Dean of the Graduate School (1947-1952), Dean of the University (1952-1958), and Vice-President in the Educational Division (1949-1960) at Duke University. Gross directed Duke University's Office of Ordnance Research (1951-1963) and worked on the Frangible Bullet Project, the largest military research project at Duke University (1941...

Simkins, Francis Butler, 1897-1966

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Francis Butler Simkins (1897-1966), native of Edgefield, S.C., was a historian. He was educated at the University of South Carolina and at Columbia University. He was a professor of history at Longwood College, Farmville, Va. His published works include South Carolina During Reconstruction (1931) with Robert Woody; The Women of the Confederacy, (1936) with James Patton; Pitchfork Ben Tillman: South Carolina (1944), a biography of Benjamin Ryan Tillman (1847-1913), South Carolina governor and Uni...

Dawson, Francis Warrington, 1840-1889

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Journalist, of Charleston, S.C., and Versailles, France. From the description of Family papers, 1386-1963 (bulk 1859-1950). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 122600913 From the description of Papers, 1866-1961. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40329091 Editor and publisher of the News and Courier, a newspaper of Charleston, South Carolina. From the description of Memo and letters to W.J. Magrath, 1873-1875. (The South Carolina ...

Woody, Robert H. (Robert Hilliard), 1903-1985

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Professor Emeritus of history, Duke University, Woody transferred by gift and sale his library of American history books to Francis Marion College. From the description of Papers, 1886-1975. (Francis Marion University, James A Rogers Library). WorldCat record id: 28619122 Duke University professor of history from 1929 to 1970, historian, and biographer. From the description of Robert H. Woody papers, 1927-1985. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 52444...

Few, W. P. (William Preston), 1867-1940

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William Preston Few was an educator, President of Trinity College from 1910-1924, and President of Duke University from 1924-1940. From the description of William Preston Few records and papers, 1814-1971 (bulk 1911-1940). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 55635814 Born in Greenville, S.C. on December 29, 1867, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Rachel Kendrick Few, William Preston Few attended Wofford College, Spartanburg S.C. (A.B., 1889), and Harva...

Duke University

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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...