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Dr. John Hope Franklin Researched North Carolina

March 27, 2009 – 2:24 pm

RALEIGH – John Hope Franklin taught America much about race relations and herself. He did much of his research confirming the condition of both in the State Archives of North Carolina. Before giving the world the seminal book on the subject, “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of American Negroes,” published in 1947, [...]

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“Telling Our Stories” Photography Exhibit at Johnston/Smithfield Library

February 26, 2009 – 2:21 pm

RALEIGH – A fresh look at people and places in North Carolina are found in the “Telling Our Stories” Photography Exhibit which opens March 2 at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield. The best among North Carolina’s professional and amateur photographers are showcased in a traveling exhibit organized by the N.C. Department of [...]

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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.  [...]

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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 [...]

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“Telling Our Stories” State Archives’ Photographs from the Past

October 13, 2008 – 1:38 pm

RALEIGH – A farmer with oxen at the end of the work day, a women’s basketball team in bloomers, a baby picture of former Secretary of State Thad Eure, and a tobacco festival queen bedecked in a gown of dried tobacco leaves, are among the treasured photographs from the North Carolina State Archives traveling with [...]

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“Telling Our Stories Photography Exhibit” Captures North Carolina

September 22, 2008 – 4:33 pm

RALEIGH – For the first time ever, the best among North Carolina’s professional and amateur photographers will be showcased in a traveling exhibit organized by the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources from October 2008 through December 2009. The Telling Our Stories Photography Exhibit celebrates the 2008 Cultural Resources “Telling Our Stories” theme, and will be [...]

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Saving Storm Damaged Papers and Documents

September 5, 2008 – 1:42 pm

(RALEIGH) – If you didn’t remember to take your special papers and photographs, or store them in waterproof plastic before the storm, there are steps that may save water damaged treasures. The North Carolina State Archives recommends the following suggestions from Heritage Preservation.
Gov. Mike Easley has declared a State of Emergency due to the approach [...]

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