Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Birth of the Curve Ball Happened in North Carolina during the Civil War

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release - you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] Baseball’s Birth of the Curve Ball Happened in North Carolina during Civil War RALEIGH – The … Continue reading →

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Archives Week: Obituary for Governor John W. Ellis

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

John W. Ellis served as Governor of North Carolina from 1859 to 1861.  Originally noted for his work on internal improvements such as improving roads and the state educational system, his second term was marked by the ongoing secession crisis. … Continue reading →

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Archives Week – The Human Touch

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

This is Archives Week in North Carolina and, as part of our celebration here at the State Archives, we’ve been writing a blog post a day about some of our favorite items in our collections. When I was assigned a … Continue reading →

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Archives Week – “Winning the Hearts and Minds”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

With the arrival of federal forces on Outer Banks in August and September 1861, the definition of the sectional conflict was still being defined within the ranks of the Union Army. On one side, there were those soldiers and officers … Continue reading →

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William H. S. Burgwyn Diary (January 21, 1864-September 29, 1864)

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

The third diary of William H. S. Burgwyn first 25 pages contain an alphabetical list of the men as well as a detailed clothing allowance list for Company H of the 35th Regiment North Carolina Troops. There is also a … Continue reading →

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Archives Week – Petition to Secede from Secession

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

It is nearly impossible to select a favorite Civil War era document from the rich holdings of the North Carolina State Archives.  Tasked with just such a mission, I was surprised to find myself readily mentally sifting through the holdings … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Civil War Timeline

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

One of the new items that you will see on our blog is the appearance of the “North Carolina State Archives Civil War Sesquicentennial Timeline” posted under our blog statement. The purpose of the timeline is to provide context to … Continue reading →

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Diary of Both Sides

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

This diary is the second in the four diary series of William H. S. Burgwyn during the time he spent in the Civil War. The diary is not located with the other three diaries in P.C. 4 but as its … Continue reading →

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Civil War Treasures Exhibit

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Mark your calendars! Civil War Treasures Exhibit Where: N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (2nd Floor, North Carolina State Archives Search Room), 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, N.C. When: Monday October 24, from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Please join us … Continue reading →

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Radical Notion of Democracy: Law, Race, and Albion Tourgée

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

On Friday November 4, 2011, a Public Law and Humanities Symposium will be held at the State Archives/Library Building and State Capitol Building in Raleigh, N.C.: A Radical Notion of Democracy: Law, Race, and Albion Tourgée, 1865-1905 “A Radical Notion … Continue reading →

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