Author Archives: Ashley

Civil War Diary of Thomas K. McBryde

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Ashley

[This blog post comes from Matthew Peek, Military Collection Archivist for the State Archives of North Carolina.] As the state of North Carolina ends its Sesquicentennial commemoration of the American Civil War, we are fortunate to receive a valuable addition … Continue reading →

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Announcing Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Ashley

Originally posted on History For All the People: The Friends of the Archives is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibit on the documents, history, and purpose of the State Archives of North Carolina. Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State … Continue reading →

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A Thorn in the Union’s Side: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Part 2

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Ashley

[This announcement comes from Andrea Gabriel, Outreach and Development Coordinator for the State Archives of North Carolina.] “A Thorn in the Union’s Side: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Part II” When: Noon—1:00 p.m., Monday, November 10 Where: State Archives and State Library … Continue reading →

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Traveling Archivist Offers Help to North Carolina Repositories

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Ashley

[This blog post comes from Andrea Gabriel, Outreach and Development Coordinator for the State Archives of North Carolina, and is cross-posted from the History For All the People blog.] Could you use some help with managing and caring for your … Continue reading →

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Exclusive North Carolina Civil War 150th Anniversary Bus Tour Oct. 24-26

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Ashley

[This blog post comes from a Dept. of Cultural Resources press release – you can find other news related to NC Cultural Resources here.] From the massive amphibious attack on Fort Fisher to the 6,000 acre battlefield at Bentonville to … Continue reading →

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1901 Confederate Pension Applications

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Ashley

If you follow the State Archives blog History For All the People you already know about this ongoing digitization project. But if you missed the announcement last month, here is a bit of Aaron’s original blog post: The Digital Access … Continue reading →

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New Volume of the Papers of Zebulon Baird Vance Available

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Ashley

[This press release comes from the Historical Publications Section of the Department of Cultural Resources.] The third volume in The Papers of Zebulon Baird Vance series is now available. The last eighteen months of Vance’s governorship at the end of … Continue reading →

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New Page for Civil War Links

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Ashley

As you may have noticed, the State Archives of North Carolina launched a new website last week. You can read the announcement on our main blog for information on specific things that have changed and how the new site is … Continue reading →

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See Civil War Uniforms in the Conservation Process

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ashley

[This blog post is cross-posted from Department of Cultural Resources blog Adventures in North Carolina Culture] The bloodied coat of Lt. Col. Thomas Ruffin of Johnston County, worn when he was mortally wounded in battle in Virginia Oct. 15, 1863, … Continue reading →

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Women Who Riot

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Ashley

Please join us for a free “Second Mondays” lecture entitled “Women Who Riot” on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Auditorium of the Archives & History Building at 109 East Jones St., Raleigh, NC. The talk … Continue reading →