Finding Aid of the Historical Commission/Archives and History Heads Photograph Collection, PHC.65

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Finding Aid of the Historical Commission/Archives and History Heads Photograph Collection, PHC.65

Abstract

This collection contains black and white portraits of executive heads and chairmen of the North Carolina Historical Commission/Division of Archives and History, 1903-1975.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Historical Commission/Archives and History Heads Photograph Collection
Call Number
PHC.65
Creator
Division of Archives and History
Date
1903 - 1975
Extent
1.200 cubic feet
Language
English
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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Access Restrictions

Available for research.

Use Restrictions

Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], PhC.65 Historical Commission/Archives and History Heads Photograph Collection, State Archives of North Carolina; Raleigh, NC.

Collection Overview

This collection contains black and white portraits of executive heads and chairmen of the North Carolina Historical Commission/Division of Archives and History, 1903-1975.

Arrangement Note

The portraits are arranged in chronological order by secretary's and chairman's name.

Biographical/Historical note

Founded in 1903, the Office of Archives and History preserves and maintains a record of North Carolinas rich cultural heritage through the preservation and interpretation of documents, artifacts and buildings, and by promoting history education.

Contents of the Collection

➤ Container Count 3 Boxes
  • •  North Carolina Historical Commission Photograph Collection
    PhC.65 Box 1
  • •  North Carolina Historical Commission Photograph Collection
    PhC.65 Box 2
  • •  North Carolina Historical Commission Photograph Collection
    PhC.65 Box 3
R. D. W. Connor, Secretary, 1903-1921
PhC.65.01
D. H. Hill, Secretary, 1921-1924
PhC.65.02
R. B. House, Secretary, 1924-1926
PhC.65.03
A. R. Newsome, Secretary, 1926-1934
PhC.65.04
Christopher Crittenden, Secretary, 1935-1968
PhC.65.05
H. G. Jones, Secretary, 1968-1974
PhC.65.06
Bob Stipe, Secretary, 1974-1975
PhC.65.07
W. J. Peele, Chairman, 1903-1907
PhC.65.08
J. B. Grimes, Chairman, 1907-1923
PhC.65.09
Thomas M. Pittman, Chairman, 1923-1932
PhC.65.10
C. S. Noble, Chairman, 1932-1942
PhC.65.11
R. D. W. Connor, Chairman, 1942-1950
PhC.65.12
B. F. Brown, Chairman, 1950-1954
PhC.65.13
McDaniel Lewis, Chairman, 1954-1966
PhC.65.14
Josh Horne, Chairman, 1966-1973
PhC.65.15
T. Harry Gatton, Chairman, 1973-1975
PhC.65.16

Subject Headings

  • North Carolina Historical Commission.
  • North Carolina. Division of Archives and History.

    • Acquisitions Information

    Transferred to the State Archives by the Director's Office of the North Carolina Division of Archives and History on October 25, 1996.

    Processing Information

    Processed by Stephen E. Massengill, October, 1996
    Encoded by Dietra Stanley
    Encoding updated by Aaron Cusick, January, 2012
    Finding aid updated by Rebecca Stubbs, July 2025.