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Gore Cooper Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-005
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of some of William Bryant Cooper’s public papers. Included is a statement of his campaign expenses in 1920 and a letter and accompanying voucher for $6.00 for Cooper’s last day of service as President of the North Carolina State Senate Session of 1925. Cooper, a Democrat from New Hanover County, served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 1921-1925. As such, he presided over the State Senate for the two regular and two special sessions.
Dates:
1895-1925 (photocopies)
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Governor John W. Ellis Proclamation
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-041
Scope and Contents
A copy of a rare broadside calling the North Carolina legislature into special session was issued by Gov. John W. Ellis on April 17, 1861. The session was called as a result of Abraham Lincoln's call to arms "for the invasion of the peaceful homes of the South....." Only one original is known to exist (according to the donor) from which this copy was made.
Dates:
1861 April 17 (photocopy)
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Governor Philip F. Thomas Proclamation
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-074
Scope and Contents
Philip Francis Thomas, the Governor of Maryland, issued a proclamation that Thursday, November 23, 1848 was a "day of thanksgiving to ALMIGHTY GOD, to be kept and observed by the good people of the State of Maryland..." The document bears no official seal but it is dated October 13, 1848. The lower left-hand corner does include the statement: By the Governor, R.C. Hollyday, Secretary of State.
Dates:
1848 November 23
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Grainger Family Papers
Collection — Box: Misc. MS Box 4, Folder: 1
Identifier: SC-MS-342
Scope and Contents
Contains historical letters, deeds, and documents belonging to the Grainger family of Wilmington, NC, including deeds from Eagle Island and correspondence with American historian John Hope Franklin regarding the 1898 Wilmington race riot.
Dates:
1869-2017; Majority of material found within 1871-1898
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
H. J. Southwell Murder Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-256
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence from Division 314 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers regarding the death of Atlantic Coast Line engineer H.J. Southwell, who was shot and killed on Front Street by assistant yardmaster H.E. Dallas on July 18, 1922. The correspondence spans from July 1922 to July 1924. Most of the documents pertain to the division's search for an attorney and the solicitation of funds from union brothers to pay the attorney. Of note are two letters from...
Dates:
1922 July -1924 July
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Hannah Soloman Block Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-181
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of letters, cards, invitations, programs, news clippings and full length newspapers, magazines, postcards, notes, and a manuscript. Three albums of photos, political and pageant buttons, letters, and awards are included in these albums. Also included are WWII-era items such as Civil Defense ID cards, Red Cross membership materials, ration books for food and gasoline, V-mail, and information on USO dances.
Dates:
1935-1998
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Harmon C. Rorison Private Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-017
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials pertaining to the life and military career of Harmon C. Rorison, a military officer, pilot, and banker from Wilmington, North Carolina. The bulk of the materials in this collection pertain to Rorison’s military service during World War I, the Russo-Polish War (also known as the Polish-Soviet War), and World War II. The military-related materials include correspondence, including a letter to Rorison from Merian Cooper; copies of U.S. and Polish military...
Dates:
1819, 1900-1990
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Harry Lee Davis Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-125
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Wilmington artist Harry Lee Davis (1949-2018). Included newspaper articles, correspondence, business agreements, and publicity materials documenting his career as an artist with an emphasis on local exhibition and marketing. Additionally, this collection contains limited edition prints of Davis' work.
Dates:
1984-2008
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Helen Bayley Davis Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-162
Scope and Contents
This collection contains eight books of poetry by Helen Bayley Davis. Notes included indicate where poems have been published. The poetry ranges from 1911-1958. The collection also contains correspondence.
Dates:
1911-1958
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
Henry (Harry) Bacon Private Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-003
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence from Henry (Harry) Bacon to his family. Most of the letters are addressed to his mother, but some are to his older sister Katherine and his younger brother Carl. Many are illustrated with humorous sketches portraying various predicaments of daily life. The post-college letters in this group came from scattered times of his life and contain frequent though modest allusions to his professional achievements. These letters are photocopies of letters lent...
Dates:
1881-1921 (photocopies), 1969, 1994; Majority of material found within 1885
Found in:
Randall Library Special Collections
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