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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Black History Month
January 30, 2009 – 7:02 pm
February is Black History Month, and the podcast takes a look at some events that honor the state’s African American heritage. First up, a conversation with Emily Grant of the N.C. Museum of History about its annual African American Heritage Celebration. Next, Terra Schramm, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the State Capitol talks about the Read-In being [...]
Cultural Resources Celebrates African American History
January 27, 2009 – 4:49 pm
RALEIGH –African American history is being celebrated in February, but can be studied and observed through agencies of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources every day.
“A History of African Americans in North Carolina,” one of six African American history books available through the N.C. Historical Publications Section, relates that history from pre-Colonial days to 2001. [...]
“Fun Times in Hard Times” Exhibit Opens
January 26, 2009 – 5:10 pm
RALEIGH—During the Great Depression of the 1930s North Carolinians sought ways to distract themselves from economic woes while still watching their pennies. The exhibit “Fun Times in Hard Times: How We Played in the Great Depression,” now on display at the State Capitol, highlights how people made their own fun, often on a shoestring. The [...]
Former Gov. Bob Scott Remembered on State Archives Photo Site
January 23, 2009 – 4:35 pm
RALEIGH – Photos of former Gov. Bob Scott, taken during his long career in public service, have been posted on the State Archives Flickr site. Scott, who served as Governor from 1969 to 1973, died at the age of 79. The photos can be seen here.
The State Archives are part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural [...]
Historic Headlines Deserve TLC
January 21, 2009 – 4:47 pm
RALEIGH – Historic occasions like presidential inaugurations often mean historic editions of newspapers and magazines. Here are some suggestions from the State Archives that can protect keepsake editions for years to come.
“I recommend making a digital copy for framing, and storing the original,” said Sarah Koonts, head of the Collections Management Branch of the Division [...]
Sports Hall of Fame Taps Six
January 21, 2009 – 12:52 pm
RALEIGH - The 2009 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame honorees feature a former great ACC running back, a national championship women’s basketball coach, a football coach who led his teams to three consecutive national championships, a former basketball coach of the year, one of the most influential athletic officials in the nation, and an [...]