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Author Archives: Carson Fish, Research Assistant
A New Addition of Athletics Photographs from the 1960s and 1970s
We are excited to announce that a new accession of photographs to the Department of Athletics Collection is available for research. This accession is particularly special since it contains images of less-documented sports — including women’s sports and intramural sports — … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Carolina Firsts: Vermont C. Royster
At the University Day celebration on October 11, 2016, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a new program to name scholarships after notable “firsts” in UNC history. In recognition of the individuals recognized as pioneers at UNC, the University Archives is publishing blog … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Carolina Firsts: Vermont C. Royster
At the University Day celebration on October 11, 2016, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a new program to name scholarships after notable “firsts” in UNC history. In recognition of the individuals recognized as pioneers at UNC, the University Archives is publishing blog … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Now Available: Edie Parker Papers
We are pleased to announce a new addition to University Archives, the Edie Parker Papers. Edie Parker (then Edie Knight) attended UNC from 1947 to 1949. As a student, she was active in student government, Greek life, and the Model … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Now Available: Edie Parker Papers
We are pleased to announce a new addition to University Archives, the Edie Parker Papers. Edie Parker (then Edie Knight) attended UNC from 1947 to 1949. As a student, she was active in student government, Greek life, and the Model … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in Daily Tar Heel, From the Archives, greek life, model un, New and Noteworthy, scrapbooks, Student LIfe, Student Life and Student Organizations, Student Organizations, students, UNC History, University History, women at carolina
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Carolina Firsts: Patricia Horoho
At the University Day celebration on October 11, 2016, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a new program to name scholarships after notable “firsts” in UNC history. In recognition of the individuals recognized as pioneers at UNC, the University Archives is publishing blog … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Carolina Firsts: Patricia Horoho
At the University Day celebration on October 11, 2016, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a new program to name scholarships after notable “firsts” in UNC history. In recognition of the individuals recognized as pioneers at UNC, the University Archives is publishing blog … Continue reading → Continue reading
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Carolina Firsts: Karen L. Parker
At the University Day celebration on October 11, 2016, Chancellor Carol Folt announced a new program to name scholarships after notable “firsts” in UNC history. In recognition of the individuals recognized as pioneers at UNC, the University Archives is publishing blog … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in black history, Carolina Firsts, Civil Rights, Karen Parker, Student LIfe, University Archives, University History, women at carolina
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1982 — UNC’s First Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
In 1982, UNC held its first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day Celebration. The multi-day celebration included a variety of events honoring Dr. King and his legacy. The featured speaker at the University-wide celebration was Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, president of … Continue reading → Continue reading
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North Carolina Governors Who Went to UNC
When Roy Cooper was sworn in as Governor of North Carolina on January 1st, he became the 32nd North Carolina Governor to have attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Here’s the full list. William Miller Attended 1802 … Continue reading → Continue reading
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