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History on the Hill is a hub of resources for learning about the history of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.This Day In History
- 1920 The University established the University of North Carolina Press. With Dr. Louis Round Wilson as director, the Press officially began operations in 1922 and published its first book, "The Saprolegniaceae, with Notes on Other Water Molds" by Dr. William Chambers Coker, in 1923.
- 1993 Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new School of Social Work building, which is now known as the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building.
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An illusionist comes to town, gunplay ensues (1845)
(Part 3 of our “welcome back students” series…) It seems that Chapel Hill has seen quite a parade of entertainers and other characters come through town over the years. One such visit from an intriguing 19th-century illusionist named the “Fakir … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1845, 19th century, Chapel Hill, college, Education, Fakir of Ava, Hillsborough, illusionists, Just for Kicks, magicians, Staff Finds, students, University life, University of North Carolina, violence, William Bagley
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An illusionist comes to town, gunplay ensues (1845)
(Part 3 of our “welcome back students” series…) It seems that Chapel Hill has seen quite a parade of entertainers and other characters come through town over the years. One such visit from an intriguing 19th-century illusionist named the “Fakir … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1845, 19th century, Chapel Hill, college, Education, Fakir of Ava, Hillsborough, illusionists, Just for Kicks, magicians, Staff Finds, students, University life, University of North Carolina, violence, William Bagley
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Beware of fiddlin’ roommates
As our way of welcoming Carolina students back to campus, this week we’ll share a few reflections and experiences of bygone Tar Heels. These letters and diary entries are rich, funny, often surprising accounts of student life in Chapel Hill. … Continue reading → Continue reading
Posted in 1834, Carolina, Chapel Hill, Charles L. Pettigrew, college, Education, Family, fiddles, Just for Kicks, Pettigrew, roommate, Staff Finds, students, Tar Heels, University of North Carolina
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